At the entrance to the Thu Thiem New Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City’s Thu Duc City, Metropole Thu Thiem marks an architectural milestone, seamlessly blending luxury residences and Grade A offices to redefine urban living.
Imagine sweeping views of Saigon’s Central Business District, rivers, lush parks, and a serene lake—Metropole Thu Thiem is more than a development; it’s a lifestyle destination. Featuring 250 premium condominium units and two iconic office towers rising 22 and 28 stories, it introduces a unique harmony between nature and modern architecture.
Designed with sustainability in mind, the project meets BCA Green Mark Gold standards, boasting eco-friendly elements like frameless glass facades, vertical fins, and a stunning tropical garden atop the podium. Every detail—from sleek aluminum finishes to climate-optimized ventilation—adds to its sophistication, creating a fresh, elegant look.
Metropole Thu Thiem is more than a mixed-use development. It’s a vision for flexible, sustainable spaces that elevate living and working in harmony with nature. Welcome to the future of urban sophistication in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
Nestled in Shanghai’s bustling Hongqiao CBD, The Hub reimagines mixed-use design as an interconnected landscape blending culture, business, and leisure. This architectural marvel sits across from the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and High-Speed Train Station, using its prime location to transform 62,000 square meters into a 400,000-square-meter destination with effortless access to Shanghai’s major transit links.
The Hub’s design departs from traditional urban forms, evolving from a simple cube into an intricate composition of varied building volumes, some recessed and others projected beyond the structural grid. This breakdown creates a dynamic sense of movement across the space, elegantly transitioning from the vibrant 3-story retail cluster at ground level to the elevated offices above. Each structure is treated with unique materials and facade treatments, giving individual identities to different zones, so that visitors experience a cohesive yet varied visual landscape. This distinct materiality enables seamless wayfinding, allowing brands to establish a unique presence within a larger architectural narrative.
Circulation is a major design feature of The Hub. In a bold departure, the pathways—bridges, escalators, lifts, and even tunnels—are not hidden but celebrated as part of the design’s visual and functional identity. These pathways form an open network connecting plazas and spaces, emphasizing The Hub’s three-dimensional topography that invites exploration and engagement. Movement within The Hub becomes part of the experience, as visitors enjoy elevated views and sightlines over a lively urban oasis below.
The Hub’s lower levels are activated by retail spaces, creating a vibrant, immersive ground floor that flows into the public realm. Above, office spaces double as open-access showrooms, allowing the public to experience a blend of business and interaction in an accessible, welcoming environment. This innovation brings commerce and community together, reinforcing The Hub’s goal of becoming Shanghai’s one-stop destination for shopping, business, and entertainment.