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The core idea for this project stemmed directly from its unique location and context within Qingpu District, Shanghai. Qingpu is characterized by its meandering canals and strong agricultural heritage. Recognizing this position as a "gateway," the project was conceived from the outset to intersect infrastructure, innovative architecture, and the existing agricultural landscape. The concept developed into integrating the station seamlessly with its surroundings, embracing the region's natural beauty and rural character. It aimed to provide passengers with an experience blending nature and infrastructure, making the station itself an extension of the landscape and a welcoming entry point to Qingpu's distinct identity.
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The project establishes a dynamic, symbiotic relationship with its contrasting surroundings. To the north, it connects to a future bustling urban development with offices and residences. To the south, it directly interfaces with agricultural plains, canals, and a small town with community facilities like a church. The integration of trees within the platform further blurs the boundary between built environment and nature. By prioritizing views towards the south and embracing the agricultural scenery, the station avoids being an imposition. Instead, it becomes an extension of the landscape, facilitating a "seamless coexistence of the artificial and natural" and serving as a literal and figurative gateway from the urban core to Qingpu's rural charm.
Qingpu New Town South Metro Station is an innovative infrastructure project in Shanghai’s Qingpu District, conceived as an ecological gateway integrating agriculture, landscape, and architecture. Its primary strength lies in a holistic response to its unique context—positioned between urban Shanghai and Qingpu’s rural canals and farmlands. The station pioneers China’s most ambitious ecological and low-carbon vision through material innovation using glued-laminated timber (GLT) with light steel, biophilic design featuring trees integrated into the platform, renewable energy via solar panels, and natural ventilation systems. Contextually, its flowing roof geometry mirrors Qingpu’s meandering rivers, prioritizing southern agricultural views to achieve seamless rural landscape integration. The innovative material assembly combines robust steel columns, sustainable GLT timber, and a lightweight enclosure system of ETFE membrane with clear acrylic panels while providing lightweight weather protection—ensuring durability and aesthetic harmony. Functionally and symbolically, it acts as a "Floating Gateway" between urban and rural realms, immersing passengers in Qingpu’s natural beauty. Layered structures with dynamic lines enhance visual appeal and evoke a dynamic journey experience, creating a park-like atmosphere that redefines sustainable transit.
Qingpu New Town South Station is far more than just transit infrastructure. It needed to be a true gateway – welcoming visitors and residents alike into the unique character of Qingpu, defined by its canals and agricultural heritage.
Atelier Ping Jiang | EID Arch is a leading international practice for architecture and urbanism. Led by Founding Principal Ping Jiang, FAIA, who established the Shanghai based practice in 2015, the firm strives to provide environmentally sensitive and innovative design solutions for architecture and urban environment. The practice is founded on the belief that architecture should concern itself with the environment, and is deeply committed to design excellence, innovation and sustainability.
Atelier Ping Jiang’s work has received numerous international design awards and has been published in architectural journals internationally. His work has been featured at international art exhibition and biennial.
