Gao Yang is a prestigious site, prominently located along the Huangpu River, to the north of the Bund in central Shanghai. A generous site, approximately 68,000 sq m in area, bounded by the Daming Road to the north, Gong Ping Road to the east and Gao Yang to the west - a site for a new International Cruise Terminal being currently developed with Phase Two. Will Alsop was appointed by the Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal to develop proposals for the Gao Yang site. Alsop reviewed the previous masterplan proposal, and explored and put forward interventions for consolidating and enriching this masterplan. Will Alsop has co-ordinated with the other design team disciplines: structural, mechanical and electrical principles as well as supporting information relating to traffic analysis, fire, structure, facade engineering and lighting design. The development of the Gao Yang site represents a significant contribution to the diversity of Shanghai, and will be seen as a catalyst for stimulating the regeneration of the surrounding district. Gao Yang introduces a rich mix of uses, combining working, living and leisure activities - ingredients necessary to create a vibrant urban district. These activities are set in the context of a public park overlooking the waterfront. * Designed by Will Alsop while at Alsop Architects - part of Ingenium Archial Limited