Postmodern chairs from a series titled Nobody’s Perfect Chair — Diversity Is Beautiful by Italian architect Gaetano Pesce stand on display at the Design Miami/Podium x Shanghai, a Made in House Production in Shanghai’s Zhang Yuan on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

The exhibition kicked off Wednesday with more than 20 art galleries displaying parts of their collections, including Galerie Dumonteil. Photo: Courtesy of Design Miami’s WeChat Account

Visitors view a human-shaped chair at the exhibition on Wednesday. Photo: VCG

Chairs from British luxury design brand Tom Dixon sit on display at the exhibition. Photo: Courtesy of Design Miami’s WeChat Account

Visitors check out glasswork by Chinese artist Zhao Jinya. Photo: VCG

Travel-inspired furniture from Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades collection are on display. Photo: Courtesy of Design Miami’s WeChat Account

In July 2021, an exhibition showcasing the history of Zhang Yuan opened in Shanghai. Built in 1882, the compound, situated in the core area of Nanjing Road West, is home to hundreds of “shikumen” style houses. Photo: VCG

In 2018, Shanghai relocated Zhang Yuan residents and launched a renewal plan aimed at protecting historical buildings in the compound. The area’s newly renovated western block opened to the public last year. Photo: VCG

Zhang Yuan’s western block contains 16 historical buildings housing luxury brands such as Dior. Photo: VCG