The West Bund Financial Hub is located in Xuhui District, once a key Shanghai transportation, logistics, and manufacturing hub. As the first construction zone, the G plot combines residential, cultural, and artistic attributes into a living entity that propels the development of future lifestyles. The Shanghai South Railway Station Eight-line Warehouse and Platform, which once served as a pivot for water-to-land transshipment, is a historic preservation on the site. Its history dates back to the early 20th century.

The design revolves around the revitalization of the historic station. Under a wooden-brick structural system and a three-span-gable roof, the entire station structure extends 180m east-west across the site and functions as a defining spatial feature. The design transforms the existing station into a cultural landmark. The station’s west wing remains in place, while the middle and east wings are pushed out to form a street interface that preserves the linear spatial form. Two historical axes connecting various spatial nodes are established by redesigning the station. New structures, including shops, restaurants, and exhibition spaces, integrate with the renovated station, enclosing an attractive garden.

A fusion of traditional and modern elements gives the architecture a captivating charm. The roofs morph from gable to free-form canopies, defining the art garden's entrance, the art bookstore's front elevation, and the apartment lobby. This large-span three-dimensional structure creates a harmonious symphony. The original masonry from the relocated wings intertwines with glass bricks to form the new facade, resulting in an interplay of materials that weaves a delicate tapestry of time.

Overlooking the garden from a gentle stance, the residences and rental apartments with sleek balcony edges establish a dialogue between historical echoes and modern aesthetics.