The Bund Financial Center South Mall

Recently, Kokaistudios won an international competition and was commissioned by Fosun Property to lead the interior design of the South Mall at the Bund Finance Center. The project witnesses the magnificent transformation of a top-tier commercial space and marks Kokaistudios' strong return to the Bund, Shanghai's prime waterfront district. The complex, jointly designed by Heatherwick Studios and Foster + Partners, covers a total area of 91,982 square meters, enriching the city skyline while serving as a link between Shanghai's historic old town and its modern commercial center. For Kokaistudios, the challenge of this interior design project was to conceptually create a relaxed, coastal vacation atmosphere, blur the boundary between interior and exterior, and meet modern shopping and lifestyle needs. As a large-scale mixed-use development, the Bund Finance Center connects Shanghai's commercial center with the old town and has quickly become a city landmark upon completion. The BFC South Mall has six levels, located between the two towers of the Bund Finance Center. The design by Kokaistudios creates a shopping environment that feels like a seaside resort, with natural materials, water features, and lush greenery that evoke a leisure atmosphere despite being in the heart of the city.