about us 

Company profile

UrbanDATA is a multidisciplinary design firm practicing broadly in the sphere of urban planning, urban design, and architectural design.


UrbanDATA has taken part in a variety of international and local competitions. Some of our past projects include the concept development for the 2010 World Expo Pavilion, the planning and design of Ningbo International Business Area, the conceptual design of Kunming City, and the architectural design of Shanghai Zhabei Stadium.

Design philosophy 

As we interpret new urban conditions in the transforming world of today, we take special interest in the unique circumstances of projects in Chinese cities. The fast pace of social and economic change in China creates a set of demands and opportunities that reframe the core elements of design and multidisciplinary cooperation. We approach every single project with a fresh vision and the aim of integrating the specific values of each project. We seek to contribute to the built environment in a way that manifests community spirit, respects context and fulfills the needs of the client.

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Our Team

Founder | Wenhui Shan

Dr. Wenhui Shan holds a Ph.D. in Urban Design from Harvard University and has received the Academic Award from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. Dr. Shan has been invited to speak at urban research conferences organized by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the BMW Foundation of the European Union. She has also led numerous successful urban design projects, including the thematic pavilion planning for the Shanghai World Expo and the overall urban design of Kunming. With extensive experience in design practice and profound expertise in urban research, Dr. Shan is committed to leading urbanDATA to become a global leader in the field of urban and architectural design.

UrbanDATA's International Team

The members of urbanDATA are outstanding talents from around the world. UrbanDATA is committed to fostering an environment that respects diversity and individuality, promoting the free flow of open information. We embrace a broad vision and open-minded thinking in our designs, cultivating a culture that inspires personal creativity. At the same time, we advocate for a team spirit of bold innovation, dedication, responsibility, and close collaboration.

careers 


We are looking for talented designers, HR, interns, and more to join our urbanDATA team!
If you are interested, please send your resume and portfolio to careers@urbandata.net, and we will get back to you in two weeks.