TM Studio Completes Research Centre for Yu Yi Educational Thought in Shanghai

TM Studio, led by architect Tong Ming, has completed the Research Centre for Yu Yi Educational Thought in Shanghai's Yangpu District. The project, finished in 2024, is located near the intersection of Siping Road and Dalian Road, at the southeast corner of Yangpu Senior High School, with high-rise residential communities to the south. The 9,093 square meter research center was commissioned by the Education Bureau of Yangpu District and constructed by Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co., Ltd., with project management by Shanghai Qiaosheng Commercial & Real Estate Co., Ltd. The design team included project architect Ren Guang and a large team of architects, engineers, and designers. Key collaborators included Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd., and supervision was provided by Shanghai Chuangzhong Engineering Supervision Co., Ltd. The building's design integrates landscape, interior, and BIM coordination, with contributions from specialists in structure, plumbing, HVAC, electrical engineering, and foundation pit engineering. Photographs of the completed project were taken by Fangfang Tian. The centre is dedicated to the educational thought of Yu Yi, a prominent Chinese educator, and serves as a research and cultural heritage site. The project exemplifies contemporary architectural practice in China, combining technical expertise with educational purpose.