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In 2002, Bund18 Real Estate Management Ltd (hereafter as in Bund18 Real Estate) was founded in Shanghai with its business concentrations on the restoration of and bringing in commercial value to historic preservation buildings. At much effort and competition, Bund18 Real Estate finally acquired government's authorization to manage the building at the address of No.18 Zhongshan East Road(E1), Shanghai. The brand "Bund18" has therefore been successfully established by Bund18 Real Estate after two years' restoration, renovation, and opening as Shanghai's most high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment center. . Such establishment also resulted in a remarkable honor, Bund18 won the Award of Excellence in the 2006 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Culture Heritage Conservation for Bund18 Real Estate successfully restored and conserved the structures of the building and preserved the heritage value in the region. More importantly, Bund18 Real Estate showcase that the historical spirit can coexist with modern commercial value. Such comprehension has been the driving force behind Bund18 Real Estate to explore new valuables in the so-called old cultural heritage by effectively combining it with modern development. It is through this type of exploration that an enterprise is able to flourish, transforming unused economic value into productive cultural transure. After success of such concept proved by "Bund18" project, Bund18 Real Estate will continue developing new projects and trying to extend its unique business concept into broader business lines going forward.
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