Joye & Sam Lifestyle Market

Joye & Sam Lifestyle Market

Urban Gastronomy in Shanghai’s French Concession

The Joye & Sam Lifestyle Market is located in the French Concession district of Shanghai, surrounded by a century worth of cultural heritage and atmosphere. Known as the Champs-Elysées of the East, the area is the city’s cultural hotspot, and is the home of various landmark institutions such as the Shanghai Library, the Shanghai Symphony Hall and the Shanghai Theatre Arts Center.

Level 1: Neighborhood Market – A Culinary Celebration

The first floor design of the lifestyle market focuses on retail, and connecting the arts and lifestyle through the medium of food; In which, creating the world’s first “Food Renaissance” integrated commercial experience. This isn’t just a “culinary carnival”, but also a tribute to the true value of food: a warm touch that brings people together; It’s a place of joy, soothing, and draws back to the cultures of a marketplace community.

Level B1. The Art of Food – An Immersive Experience

The basement floor of the Joye & Sam Lifestyle Market is predominantly focused on wine and fine-dining. Combining an expressive lighting scheme with a contemporary aesthetic, the gastronomy is put on display in an atmosphere reminiscent of an upscale wine cellar. It provides a striking setting for an unique experience. Different areas connect and intersect, forming a spatial collage which interweaves various tastes and themes together.

The designer has integrated an elegant swimming pool theme into the space, recalling the romanticism of the historical French Concession era and upscaling it for the Lifestyle Market’s experience. Here, they can enjoy various chic drinks and hearty meal by the poolside.

After landing at the end of the staircase, visitors are greeted by an impressive and curated space dedicated to wine: a collection of over 10,000 bottles and a selection of over 1,300 individual wines from all over the world. Customers seated around the bar under the spiral staircase have the opportunity to watch professional bartenders in action, while learning about the culture of wine.

A warm and vibrant venue, it is a place for celebration and enjoyment. Guests can spend an unforgettable evening in the company of good friends, surrounded by stylish elegance and sophistication. As the world’s first comprehensive “Food Renaissance” experience - catering, wine cellar, art exhibits, and nightclub - the Joye & Sam Lifestyle Market offers an incomparable opportunity to enjoy a wide-ranging array of food and drink experiences in Shanghai – a place to explore, cherish, and savor creativity and culture.

Project Information

Project Name: Joye&Sam Lifestyle Market

Project Type: Retail

Designer: Zuoyi Design Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Project Design: 2022

Completion Year: 2022

Design team: Lingli Gao, Rick Chuang

LDI: Yangchuan Construction,

Construction: Shanghai Hengpin Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd.

Project Address: No. 8 Hengshan Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai

Construction area: 2000m2

Photography Copyright: studio SZ, Justin Szeremeta

Materials: Ceramic tiles, microcement, terrazzo, paint, glass