A HOUSE THAT REVOLVES AROUND THOSE WHO STAY
Upper House Shanghai is an ode to modern-day Shanghai in the middle of historic Dazhongli. Designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni using a mixture of Chinese materials like porcelain, ceramic, bamboo and lacquered textures, our House combines an impeccable sense of style with an eclectic art collection and a flair for dramatic entrances.
Upper House Shanghai is an ode to modern-day Shanghai in the middle of historic Dazhongli. Designed by Italian architect Piero Lissoni using a mixture of Chinese materials like porcelain, ceramic, bamboo and lacquered textures, our House combines an impeccable sense of style with an eclectic art collection and a flair for dramatic entrances.
People & Culture
Our House is home to an energetic collective of
talented individuals with fresh ideas, different
perspectives, and singular personalities. Meet the
people who bring Upper House Shanghai to life.
Art & Design
You’ll find our House hidden behind a forest of whispering
bamboo in the middle of Shanghai. It is a masterpiece of
artistic simplicity, framed by fascinating contrasts — historic
and modern, Italian and Shanghainese, light and dark, bold
and neutral, heaven and earth.
Sustainability
At our House, we aim to create experiences that look and feel
special while making a positive impact on the world.
Sustainable practices are a conscious part of our day‑to‑day
operations, with the ultimate goal of inspiring awareness and
action among our guests, partners, and communities towards
energy conservation, water conservation, and waste
management.
Our Awards
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