A glorious chapter of 30 years | JLL collaborates with Shui On to propel city development in China

Recently, we collaborated with Shui On Xintiandi, a leading investor and manager of premium, sustainable commercial property in China, on a micro-documentary to showcase our shared ambition and aligned development philosophies over the years. In addition, the documentary also looks back at how Shui On and JLL have collaborated over three decades of rapid economic development in China. Together, we have strived to propel China’s city development, spearheaded the transformation of office environments, and fueled evolution of prop-tech.

Shui On Plaza (Shanghai)

“A cross-generational commercial real estate project like Shui On Plaza, where we have brought in leading foreign tenants from various industries, not only showcases the high-quality office buildings developed by Chinese companies, but also marks the beginning of Shanghai and even China’s commercial office market integrating with the global market,” - Bessie Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Greater China, JLL.

In addition to their successful business collaboration, JLL and Shui On share a deep commitment towards developing innovative and sustainable solutions for the commercial real estate sector. Based on similar values, the two companies established China’s first alliance focusing on sustainable offices — Low-Carbon Workspace Alliance. This Alliance is dedicated to creating green and low-carbon office environments through corporate influence and business practices, promoting sustainable development of the second space, and offering a blueprint for other enterprises. Furthermore, JLL, together with Shui On and other ecological partners, established UrbanLab 3.0, the industry's very first enterprise alliance focusing on technology and innovation of real estate in China. This year, UrbanLab is focusing on sustainable architecture, spaces, and human resources, aiming to build a sustainable real estate technology ecosystem for a carbon-neutral city.

“JLL’s philosophy is to make ‘workspace more than just an office’, and Shui On Work’s core value is extending from Space to Service and then to Sustainability. Throughout our collaboration, we have witnessed JLL’s professionalism and dedication to innovation in the office and commercial real estate sectors. Moving forward, we are committed to deepening our partnership to drive innovative development in the commercial office industry through various channels.” - Betty H. Wang, Deputy Director of Commercial Management and Office Business, Shui On Xintiandi; General Manager of KIC & INNO KIC.

JLL is currently providing office leasing and property management services for CPIC Xintiandi Commercial Center, which is the largest integrated project in Xintiandi to date. “We will spare no effort in providing high-standard innovative real estate solutions and attracting high-quality tenants for this project. We look forward to working with Shui On to create a new world-class commercial landmark and promote the transformation and upgrading of the Xintiandi business district, the 'heart of the city'”. - Anny Zhang, Senior Managing Director, China Leasing Business; Managing Director, East China, JLL