2. CAPELLA
SHANGHAI, JIAN YE LI
OPENING SPRING 2017

4. CAPELLA SHANGHAI, JIAN YE LI
Located in the cultural preservation zone of Shanghai’s Xuhui District, Capella Shanghai will be the city’s only all-villa urban resort in the last remaining cluster of the historical “Shikumen” (stone warehouse gate) estate.
Originally built in the 1930s by the French real estate company Foncière et Immobilière de Chine, the Jian Ye Li estate is comprised of the ultra-luxury Capella Shanghai, Capella Residences and The Gallery, a retail destination for lifestyle brands. Sensitively restored for the affluent clientele, these “shikumen” buildings are a marriage of traditional Shanghainese and Western architectural styles which first appeared in the 1860s.

5. ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE

7. SHANGHAI’S ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE FROM THE 1930S
The Jian Ye Li estate houses 22 rows of “Shikumen” lanes that connect more than 200 two-story houses.
A distinctive landmark of the Jian Ye Li estate is the Water Tower. Early residents used it for their water source. In later years, it provided access to the basement as well as for air circulation in the basement.
Being the tallest point of the estate, the Water Tower functions as the light tower and signal service tower.

8. INTERIORS BY
JAYA IBRAHIM

9. JAYA IBRAHIM’S DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
The Jian Ye Li estate features the Matou end wall gables (马头墙), which is distinctive to these “Shikumen” houses in Shanghai. Its characteristics include narrow alleyways, natural day light through the skylights, inner courtyards and embellished stone arches over the main gates and doorways.
Jaya Ibrahim’s priority is to respect this Shanghainese culture and traditional architectural heritage. The design objective is to recreate the exclusive communal living experience from the 1930s.
The end result is an elegant blend of French-accent furniture with Chinese sensibility, reflected through artwork and accessories. Jaya’s calm and peaceful palette allows for the beautiful Chinoiserie element to be embraced and infused into the design, using local materials for the interior finishes.
Rhythm and symmetry are expressed in the furniture layout and ceiling designs, forming the foundation of the charming characteristics of this unique architectural heritage.

13. MOCK-UP VILLA IMAGES

14. Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li’s villa
Entrance of a typical
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li’s villa

16. PROPERTY OVERVIEW 55 “Shikumen” villas 40 luxurious residences
The Capella Library
French restaurant, Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire
Award-winning Auriga Spa
Retail gallery of niche
lifestyle brands
Capella Personal Assistants

17. CAPELLA SHANGHAI, JIAN YE LI
Room Category
Number of rooms
Area (㎡）
Room Description
1-bedroom Shikumen Villa King 35
Featuring a luxurious king bed with en-suite bathroom, premium Acqua di Parma bath amenities, separate living room and rooftop terrace with view of ‘shikumen’ estate
1-bedroom
Shikumen Villa Twin 10
Featuring premium twin beds with en- suite bathrooms, plush amenities and rooftop terrace with view of ‘shikumen’ estate
2-bedroom Shikumen Deluxe Villa 5
With en-suite bathrooms, a study room in the attic and a rooftop terrace with views of the lush gardens
3-bedroom Shikumen Grand Villa
Spacious villa with rooftop terraces, premium Acqua di Parma bath amenities, luxurious king and twin beds with corner views of the ‘shikumen’ estate

18. 3-D FLOOR PLAN OF RESIDENCES

19. Capella Residence -- Basement

20. Capella Residence --1st Floor Living Room

21. Capella Residence --2nd Floor Bedrooms

22. Capella Residence --3rd Floor Bedroom

23. CAPELLA SHANGHAI, JIAN YE LI
RESIDENCES
RESIDENCE MATRIX
AREA
BLOCK
MIDDLE ZONE I EAST ZONE 1 2 3 4 5
CAPELLA RESIDENCE M4
3BA MS
2BA
4BA M6 M7 E4 ES E6 E7
TOTAL 40

24. EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY

25. The estate was originally built by the French real estate company, Foncière et Immobilière de Chine.
The company’s monogram is still retained on the hotel’s façade after nearly 100 years.

28. A rare architectural heritage amidst Shanghai’s cosmopolitan landscape and skyscrapers,
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li offers a nostalgic experience of Shanghai’s lost era.

30. FOR ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: Yvonne Peng
Director of Sales & Marketing
Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li
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