The Yu Bar is the glamorous new rooftop bar of the newly opened Shanghai Marriott Luwan. Located on the banks of the Huangpu River overlooking the Expo 2010 site and the Lupu Ridge the bar is located on the 28th and 29th floor and features a large terrace offering guests phenomenal views of the city. The name of the bar, Yu, is a classical Chinese character which symbolizes elegance and exclusivity. It is the inspiration of the design to combines nostalgic touches and contemporary decor, blending traditional Chinese flavor with Western romance. The concepts formed the starting point for the development of the design concept which Kokaistudios took in new contemporary directions.