URBN Hotels Shanghai is a junction of Chinese roots and modern life style. The hotel is a China’s first carbon neutral hotel. URBN Hotel is located two blocks away from Nanjing Road – Shanghai’s premium shopping, entertainment, and business district – URBN’s mission is to embrace the surrounding city and embody its culture. A00 Architecture provided the URBN Hotels Shanghai with its spatial concept, interior and facade design. Raefer Wallis and Sacha Silva founded A00 Architecture in 2004. Their reputation for innovative and iconic projects has allowed them to develop a diverse portfolio that includes the modern conversion of historic warehouses, feature restaurants and lounges, luxury spas, retail stores, design hotels and private retreats. A00 Architecture is also known for their research in environmental sustainability and its application to their work in architecture, interiors and furniture.