International Digital Sea Investment And Exhibition Center

  • Prize
    Winner in Architectural Design - Mixed-Use building
  • Company/Firm
    HATCH Architects
  • Lead Designer
    David Wei
  • Design Team
    Shanghai Jieyu Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
  • Architect
    HATCH Architects
  • Interior Designer
    HATCH Architects
  • Lighting Designer
    Ni Jianmin
  • Photographer Credit
    Qingyan Zhu
  • Location
    Nanqiao New Town, Fengxian District, Shanghai
  • Client
    IDS Development Co., Ltd
  • Project Date
    May, 2023

This is a multi-purpose building for exhibitions and offices. Inspired by the content and naming of International Digital Sea, we introduce the design concept of “Cloud Isle”. Through employing the method and aesthetic of high-tech architecture, we aspire to infuse a floating effect into the building.

The building features a free-flowing roof, which is formed with the assistance of parametric modeling. Combining creativity and technology, the roof is a manifestation of pure elegance.


Steel is generously applied in the main structure of the building. And we choose ultra clear glass for the facade, with the aim of blurring boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces. Looking at the building from afar, the ultra clear glass subtly blends into the greenery, while the white roof is hovering over like a piece of cloud.The width of eave stretches to 8 meters, providing guests who arrive in vehicles with a shade from sun and rain.

We employ BIM model to design the roof. Throughout the process, We works closely with multiple parties, including structural engineering team, facade and electromechanical experts, contractor, and material suppliers.