HKRI Taikoo Hui, a premier commercial landmark in Shanghai, has unveiled a stunning addition to its evolving landscape: “The Louis” by Louis Vuitton.
“The Louis” in Shanghai
This boat-shaped architectural gem gracefully fuses fashion, heritage, and hospitality, symbolising the brand’s storied connection to travel and Shanghai’s maritime roots.
Inside, guests are invited to explore a multifaceted experience: from Le Café Louis Vuitton’s East-meets-West menu served in an elegant, ocean-liner-inspired setting, to the “Visionary Journeys” exhibition, which journeys through Louis Vuitton’s innovation and craftsmanship across eras.
Le Café Louis Vuitton 
“Galley in the Age of Great Knowledge” by Nobuaki Takekawa
Designed in collaboration with architecture powerhouse OMA, the 1,200-square-metre exhibition culminates in a curated retail space featuring the brand’s signature collections.
In a bold cultural statement, HKRI Taikoo Hui launches “Ocean Encounters”, a public art initiative in partnership with Meta Media Group. International artists Liam Gillick, Nobuaki Takekawa, and Tianzhuo Chen inject fresh dialogue into urban space with works that echo exploration, knowledge, and ecological introspection. Chen’s “Oceanic Whisper”, a 300-metre visual odyssey, turns the escalator zones into imagined seascapes—layered storytelling meets architectural immersion.
The Visionary Journeys Exhibition
As the line between art and commerce blurs, Shanghai’s latest unveiling, ‘The Louis’—stands as a manifesto for experiential luxury and the power of place-making.
“The Louis”, Louis Vuitton’s new conceptual landmark at HKRI Taikoo Hui
This launch marks a milestone for HKRI Taikoo Hui, affirming its role as a catalyst of innovation in Shanghai’s retail and cultural narrative. With roots in pioneering projects such as the Starbucks Reserve™ Roastery and The Harrods Tea Rooms, the complex continues to elevate its offerings, welcoming global flagship stores and bespoke lifestyle experiences.
“The Louis” is not only a triumph of design and branding, but a strategic move toward realising a “100-billion-yuan world-class commercial district” in Jing’an.
At the heart of it all is HKRI Taikoo Hui’s philosophy: building connections that transcend commerce, where architecture and artistry shape how we experience the city.
“Oceanic Whisper” by Tianzhuo Chen 
Louis Vuitton store
About HKRI Taikoo Hui
HKRI Taikoo Hui is a landmark mixed-used development in Shanghai, strategically located in the prime location on the Nanjing West Road commercial district. The development comprises a shopping mall, two Grade A office towers, two boutique hotels, one serviced apartment building, and a historic mansion Cha House. The commercial complex features a parallel layout of Shimen Road (No.1), the south-north corridor inside the mall, and Discovery Boulevard, along with two large open-air event venues, North Piazza and South Garden, a multi-functional Event Centre, and a unique Roof Garden in the heart of the city.
“Ocean Encounters” art initiative at HKRI Taikoo Hui (from left: Mr Calvin See, Joint General Manager of HKRI Taikoo Hui; Mr Shao Zhong, Founder and Chairman of Meta Media Group; Ms Connie Ting, Joint General Manager of HKRI Taikoo Hui)
HKRI Taikoo Hui is a 50/50 joint venture between HKR International and Swire Properties. These entities own and manage the complex together. Through a pioneering business model that emphasises symbiotic progress with the city, brands, and consumers, the complex inherits the vibrant legacy of the century-old Nanjing West Road neighbourhood and creates a world-class, bespoke experiences, establishing itself as a remarkable new landmark in Shanghai.