The project is the first of its kind to deviate from the conventional of residential development in Shanghai. It breaks the rule that all blocks be aligned to the north south facing only. With its close proximity to Huang Pu River, the site planning attempts to capture the breathtaking view of the famous bund and the Pudong Commercial Hub.
The project was awarded the Copper Prize for Architecture for Paragon Projects in the Ten Years Development of Pudong and The Best Design Award For Residential Development Shanghai, 2002.