In the western part of Shanghai, in the Chang Ning district, a new 28-floor complex is being developed. Slated to be complete in May 2012, this new luxury mall will house brands currently under the LVMH conglomerate. The retail space is called L’Avenue and lies between Xianxia Road and ... Read More
We took a stroll to the French Concession, to catch up with Sara Villarreal. Sara is the owner of one of favorite boutiques, The Villa. She told us all about the inspiration behind her luxury boutique and her plans for a second location.
The Villa’s got great mod aesthetics ... Read More
In 2012, China will begin construction of its second seven-star hotel on southern China's Hainan Island. As announced at the Noppen China Expansion Summit, The Haikou Millennium Hotel will be the third seven-star hotel in the world. China already has plans for one seven-star resort and the only other ... Read More
China is in the midst of a waste epidemic. According to Global Entrepreneur magazine, China produces over 30% of the world’s garbage. Food waste is one of the biggest problems for garbage treatment all over the world, however in China it accounts for 50% of the nation's garbage ... Read More
Every now and then, the City Weekend Home and Office team takes a tour of other Creative businesses around town. This month, we asked Archie Hamilton of Splitworks to give us the grand tour of his creative office. One look around and we can tell that this boss makes a ... Read More
The Xujiahui shopping and entertainment district is the perfect place for new businesses to set up shop. We caught up with Jonny Wu, Executive Director of Hongwell Heights, to find out more about the new high-end office building that is currently being built and how he is bringing bigger business ... Read More
Morry Morgan, the founder of ClarkMorgan Corporate Training, released his first book "Selling Big to China" earlier this year. City Weekend caught up with him to talk a little bit about his experience and got some advice about how to do business in the world’s fastest-growing market.
Had you ... Read More
The Jinqiao / Biyun area is booming right now so we caught up with Thomas Wong, the Lanson Place Jin Qiao Residences GM. We chatted about the growth of the area and found out a little bit about its residents.
How has the Jinqiao / Biyun area grown in the past couple ... Read More
A coming together of some of China’s top entrepreneurs, business mentors, and cultural experts at the Second Business Ethics Forum. This event will hold an all day discussion around the crisis of ethics in China. Deep discussions will delve into how business leaders can try and regain the public ... Read More
Are you trying to launch a business here in Shanghai? Have you thought about how to brand your business in China? City Weekend caught up with AdSmith Director, Mike Golden, to chat about the future of brand management here in Shanghai. The branding king shares his best tips about how ... Read More
We chat to Gelin Casa Director Vivian Wei about here eco-friendly business. She tells us how to save the planet and save cash with green interior design.
Are Chinese consumers becoming more aware of eco-friendly products?
We are beginning to see hints of this growing trend in our daily lives ... Read More
Sarah Jessica Parker, in Sex and the City said “I've spent $40,000 on shoes and I have no place to live? I will literally be the old woman who lived in her shoes!” Shoes, shoes, shoes, they are so magical to us women, we just can’t resist ... Read More
Colliers Int’l East, Southwest China Director, Lina Wong, explains the Expo’s effect on pricing.
What services does Colliers provide?
Colliers International is the third largest commercial real estate services company in the world. It focuses on accelerating success for its clients by providing a full range of services ... Read More
New Property
New Fashion and Entertainment Complex by the Huangpu
A complex to rival the likes of the burgeoning Hightstreet Loft and other boutique fashion and entertainment centers throughout the city, this development in Shiliupu near the edge of the Huangpu rests amid the ever growing commercial area of Laomatou ... Read More
Seasoned Shanghai expats find the perfect ingredients for building a dream home in Shanghai
By Rosario Juan Photos by Don Yap
Counting eight years in Shanghai, with many of those years spent living in high-rise condominiums, Luc Froelich and Chie Repoldo were pining for a house where they could have ... Read More
A psychologist finds his perfect workspace inside The Mansion
By Elyse Singleton
Thomas Needham, president and senior consultant of Global Executive Resources, LLC, has been running his business out of The Mansion, a serviced office building on Shaanxi Bei Lu, for almost a year. Luckily, finding the perfect space to ... Read More
Architect Raefer H. Wallis shares the plans of a future Shanghai icon
By Elyse Singleton
A recent project for Raefer H. Wallis has been the URBN Hotel, Shanghai's latest and hippest boutique accommodation. The architects and owners, Scott Barrack and Jules Kwan's vision to create an iconic building-Can ... Read More
Designer Roman Wittmer finds inspiration from his choice Shanghai building
Roman Wittmer has been a Shanghai resident since 2004. He is currently working to initiate projects and to bring people together in his capacity as principal of Format, a German architectural firm based in Shanghai since 2006. The firm combines ... Read More
Living in an urban metropolis like Shanghai ought to awaken the decorating modernist in us all. Some may equate "modern" with space-age inventions but the truth is, modern can mean anything from minimal to intricate--that's for you to decide. Browse through these shops that offer sleek, aerodynamic and original ... Read More
When you're really planning on creating an urban retreat for yourself, free of any reminders of the hustle and bustle of downtown Shanghai, then sometimes, sleek and shiny just doesn't cut it. D-¦cor for ultimate relaxation begins with a palette of natural tones and pieces made with ... Read More
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