Why is Shanghai's Bund area on a must-see list for architects and designers all over the world? What stories do buildings tell when you slow down enough to really look at them? How much history, ambition, and design thinking is hidden in places we walk past every day without noticing? Let's go there with a passionate professional and find out!

 

In this Walk & Talk session, Rick, a successful designer, will guide you through the architecture of Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund and the iconic Peace Hotel, two landmarks studied by architects and designers around the world. Starting in the heart of The Bund, you’ll explore how these buildings were designed, why they mattered historically, and how they still influence architecture today. Along the way, Rick will share lesser-known details and hidden design secrets few people know, before expanding the conversation to other remarkable buildings in the area. The walk blends outdoor exploration with cosy indoor stops, creating space for relaxed discussion, close observation, and thoughtful questions. It’s a rare chance to experience some of Shanghai’s most beautiful architecture through the eyes of someone who truly understands, and loves, it.

 

为什么上海外滩会出现在世界各地建筑师和设计师的必看清单上？当你真的慢下来去看，建筑在讲什么故事？那些我们每天路过却没注意的地方，藏着多少历史、野心和设计思考？跟着一位真正热爱这件事的专业人士，一起去看看吧。

 

在这场 Walk & Talk 中，设计师 Rick 会带你走进外滩华尔道夫酒店和和平饭店，这两座被全球建筑与设计领域反复研究的地标。从外滩核心区域出发，你会了解这些建筑是如何被设计的，它们在历史上为何重要，以及至今仍如何影响着建筑风格。途中 Rick 还会分享一些不太为人所知的细节和隐藏的设计巧思，然后把视角扩展到周边其他同样精彩的建筑。这次行走结合了户外探索和舒适的室内停留，留出空间进行轻松交流、细致观察和深入提问。这是一次难得的机会，从真正理解并热爱建筑的人视角，重新认识上海的一些美好空间。