Nikko Design · nko (Shanghai Xing Tian Architectural Engineering Design Firm, General Partnership) was established in 1995 in Shanghai, China, as a wholly foreign-owned enterprise from Japan. It encompasses five joint design organizations led by a group of senior architects from both domestic and international backgrounds. Its business scope includes architectural design, urban planning, environmental landscape design, interior design, and engineering technical consulting. Since its establishment, Nikko Design has adhered to the creative philosophy of "Incorporating Various Cultures with a Chinese Foundation." This means grounding their work in China's regional and historical culture while drawing on the essence of various foreign cultures. They strive to find a balance between tradition and modernity, fully respecting the urban context and regional environment. Their goal is to appropriately reflect the symbiotic relationship between architecture and nature, creating a harmonious space for humans and nature.
Nikko Design's business is centered in Shanghai, extending throughout the Yangtze River Delta, and reaching across the country. Their specialized fields include urban complexes, cultural and exhibition buildings, commercial facilities, office buildings, tourist resorts, and boutique residences. They have conducted comprehensive theoretical research and practical creative work in these areas, accumulating rich design experience. Many of their projects have received national and provincial-level design awards.
In an era of globalization and rapid economic development in China, Nikko Design faces great opportunities and challenges. They remain committed to focusing on urban context, caring for the natural environment, and exploring humanistic connotations. They aim to create contemporary new architecture with intellectual depth and regional characteristics. Nikko Design advocates for a meticulous creative attitude, insisting on systematic research into regional appropriateness and local materials. They use advanced technology and contemporary architectural language to reconstruct and enhance their designs. They seek effective strategies and solutions to urban and architectural problems, practically implementing them in the construction process.
With an international perspective and rich, diverse inclusiveness, Nikko Design has gathered a group of professionals passionate about architectural creation. They have built a design team that values responsibility, creativity, theory, and design skills, maintaining continuous creative enthusiasm and pioneering capability. nko walks with you.