In the heart of Shanghai, just a 10 minute walk from the famous Jing’an Temple, is One Park Avenue. Its design team built the compound with a “park-like” feel in mind, and the result is stunning; walkways wind through lush greenery, a BBQ area sits next to a peaceful pond, and an elegant gazebo is tucked away next to a weeping willow tree. While other residences aim for a more sterile “international” design and layout, One Park Avenue has striven to create a haven that embraces both global and Chinese elements. A short walk through the compound will give you a peek into a place that is diverse and vibrant with life – young couples practice Tai Chi in the courtyard, children roller skate in the club house, and grandmothers gather to socialize. Apartments in one of its several 27-32 floor high-rises come well-maintained and fully furnished. And though a bit older than what can be found at other compounds, the One Park Avenue club house is