HBA Studios

Shanghai

Modern glass pavilion at dusk, softly illuminated, reflects in a serene water pool. Surrounded by trees, it conveys elegance and tranquility.
Shaping landmark hospitality across China & beyond

Located in one of the world’s most ambitious cities, HBA Shanghai leads large-scale hospitality and lifestyle projects throughout China and the Asia-Pacific region.

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Address

5F, Tower A
One Financial Street 1509
Zhongxing Road
Shanghai, China

Phone

+86 21 6433 0062

The studio is known for its work on complex, high-profile developments – from luxury hotels and branded residences to expansive mixed-use destinations. Drawing on deep local knowledge and global experience, the team brings clarity, scale, and craft to every phase of design.

Sleek lobby with wooden floors, marble reception desk, modern lighting, and seating area with plants, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
HBA Shanghai Office

An industry-defining hospitality interior design practice, shaping unforgettable spaces for the world's most iconic hotel brands

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Luxurious hotel lobby with high wooden ceilings, plush seating, and warm lighting. A large, textured wall art centerpiece adds elegance. Cozy and inviting.

A global architecture practice, delivering transformative design solutions of lasting quality for a diverse range of clients

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Exterior of AREIC Tower, featuring a modern high-rise building with lush greenery on balconies, adjacent to a busy bridge at sunset. The sky is a gradient of pink and purple hues, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.

A consultancy redefining how stories are told through art. We curate art as experience - global in perspective, bespoke in execution, and rooted in narrative.

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A dedicated digital design studio elevating design through digital innovation

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Elegant modern architecture with tall arches and illuminated interiors reflected in a tranquil pool; desert landscape visible in the background.

A strategy-driven, immersive food & beverage studio, creating and delivering exceptional, market defining restaurant and bar concepts

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Sophisticated private club bar with velvet stools, gold accents, and intricate lighting. A server in motion enhances the elegant, lively ambiance.

Elevating the brand experience through distinctive graphics signage and wayfinding

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A lift car designed with moody lighting, and a tapestry-like art piece

A globally acclaimed landscape practice, redefining the future of design with visionary landscape architecture and master planning

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Modern hotel building courtyard with geometric shrub patterns on white gravel. Warmly lit windows line the three-story structure, creating a serene evening ambiance.

A leading leisure-focused interior design practice, creating immersive integrated resorts and vibrant entertainment venues

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A transformative lighting design studio, crafting bespoke light solutions that elevate spatial character

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Elegant modern hotel lounge with circular seating and a round table, enclosed by wood paneling. A striking chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space warmly.

A specialised procurement consultancy, delivering exceptional FF&E and OS&E solutions that consistently elevate guest experiences

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Elegant living room with sage green armchairs, beige sofa, and modern decor. Open double doors lead to another room, creating an airy, sophisticated feel.

A dynamic product design studio, crafting innovative interior product ranges that redefine style and functionality

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Luxurious living room with red walls, a sleek modern sideboard with dark wood finish, a navy sofa adorned with orange pillows and a throw, elegant lighting, and marble stairs. Sophisticated and warm.

A world-class residential design practice, crafting distinctive and extraordinary homes for discerning private clients

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Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.

A visionary resort design studio, ideating bespoke, luxurious resort properties that redefine global elegance and exclusivity

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An aerial view of an idyllic tropical resort shows thatched-roof bungalows on stilts, connected by winding wooden walkways over a clear turquoise ocean surrounding a lush green island.

A forward-thinking strategy studio, crafting iconic brand experiences and bringing them to life through emotive design

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A cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.
Luxurious hotel lobby with high wooden ceilings, plush seating, and warm lighting. A large, textured wall art centerpiece adds elegance. Cozy and inviting.
Exterior of AREIC Tower, featuring a modern high-rise building with lush greenery on balconies, adjacent to a busy bridge at sunset. The sky is a gradient of pink and purple hues, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.
Elegant modern architecture with tall arches and illuminated interiors reflected in a tranquil pool; desert landscape visible in the background.
Sophisticated private club bar with velvet stools, gold accents, and intricate lighting. A server in motion enhances the elegant, lively ambiance.
A lift car designed with moody lighting, and a tapestry-like art piece
Modern hotel building courtyard with geometric shrub patterns on white gravel. Warmly lit windows line the three-story structure, creating a serene evening ambiance.
Elegant modern hotel lounge with circular seating and a round table, enclosed by wood paneling. A striking chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space warmly.
Elegant living room with sage green armchairs, beige sofa, and modern decor. Open double doors lead to another room, creating an airy, sophisticated feel.
Luxurious living room with red walls, a sleek modern sideboard with dark wood finish, a navy sofa adorned with orange pillows and a throw, elegant lighting, and marble stairs. Sophisticated and warm.
Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.
An aerial view of an idyllic tropical resort shows thatched-roof bungalows on stilts, connected by winding wooden walkways over a clear turquoise ocean surrounding a lush green island.
A cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.

HBA Shanghai's projects

Team

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Richard Kuei
HBA Shanghai

Richard L. Kuei
HBA Partner & Principal, HBA Architecture
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HBA Shanghai

Liki Xu
Partner & Vice President of Development
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Liliana Li
HBA Shanghai

Liliana Li
Senior Director, HBA Procurement
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Joe Lau
HBA Shanghai

Joe Lau
Design Director, HBA Architecture

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Wings Ni
HBA Shanghai

Wings Ni
Project Director, Studio HBA
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Howard Tseng
HBA Shanghai

Howard Tseng
Director, HBA Architecture
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York Wu
HBA Shanghai

York Wu
Project Director, Studio HBA
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HBA Shanghai

Atsushi Kubota
Associate Director, HBA Architecture
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Archi Yichieh Su
HBA Shanghai

YiChieh Su
Senior Associate, HBA Architecture
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Archi Tan Chee Ping
HBA Shanghai

Tan Chee Ping
Associate, HBA Architecture

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Jaci Chong
HBA Shanghai

Jaci Chong
Senior Architectural Designer, HBA Architecture

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Chen Xin
HBA Shanghai

Chen Xin
Senior Architectural Designer, HBA Architecture

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Vesper Hao
HBA Shanghai

Vesper Hao
Architectural Designer, HBA Architecture
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Nicole Chen
HBA Shanghai

Chen Liang
Architectural Designer, HBA Architecture
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Daisy Shi
HBA Shanghai

Daisy Shi
Architectural Designer, HBA Architecture
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Joey Zhang
HBA Shanghai

Joey Zhang
Architectural Designer, HBA Architecture

Awards & accolades

Finalist

Chengdu Runyang TFC Tianfu Center

World Architecture Festival Awards Future Projects - Commercial Mixed-Use
2025
Winner

Chengtou Sunac Wuhan Emblem Sales Center

Golden Bund Award Best Sales Center Silver Award
2022
Winner

Chengtou Sunac Wuhan Emblem Sales Center

I-Ding Award - Commercial Space Gold Award
2022
Platinum Winner

Chengtou Sunac Wuhan Emblem Sales Center

Outstanding Property Award London - Commercial Small: Interior Design
2022

Spacious modern office lobby with high red ceiling, large windows, and chic seating areas. A decorative tree sculpture adds elegance and warmth.

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