Located at the heart of the French concession in Shanghai, The Capella Jian Ye Li is an all-villa urban resort set in a cluster of a Shikumen estate dating back to the 1930’s. Space planning in these long, deep, and narrow existing structures was a challenge, especially when the aim was to have as much natural light pouring into the interiors as possible. Having created the indoor public areas with the confinement of the existing structure was an ambitious feat too, and clearly our attention to details are highly recognized here. Today, the property is one of Shanghai’s top destinations and has received a multitude of international accolades, based on many aspects including the manner of which the Shanghainese style and Parisian flair complement each other.
