Xindanwei Buzz

December 16, 2011


2/20 desks still available

#1.  Xindanwei Property

The first release of Xindanwei Property is the Tai Kang Terrace, aka TK Terrace, at Taikang rd. area. It is a retail conversion of restored factories strung together. The spaces have been completely transformed to allow the customers and tenants to exist in a unique mix of indoor and outdoor space among many different levels of both indoor and outdoor spaces. Room 206, our event venue is around 150 sqm, capable for events of up to 80 people, well equipped with projector and provides F&B service.

The second release of Xindanwei property: Xindanwei /Grasslands has just opened her veils to startups and small companies. This project is created by Xindanwei in partnership with Grasslands team led by sustainable business pioneer Greennovate and healthy lifestyle promoter The Wellness Works. Xindanwei/Grasslands is located in a historic lane house on Shaoxing Road near South Shaanxi Road, one of Shanghai’s most treasured and peaceful heritage neighborhoods in the heart of French concession. The entire 200sqm of this corner house has been completely renovated for office use while maintaining its traditional charm and character. The aim of this project is to bring other like-minded social entrepreneurs, freedom fighters, environmentalists, health advocates, sustainability consultants, wellness practitioners, and human-centered designers under one roof to create a green community for everyone to graze and grow.

Xindanwei/Grasslands showcases the concept of “Eco-workspace”, which encourages waste separation, minimized use of utilities, thingking before printing, recycling what we can and refuse what we don’t really need. On top of the basic office services built upon Xindanwei’s sharing, connectivity and collaboration culture, Xindanwei/Grasslands also features special community services such as free yoga/meditation classes, exhibition of organic product/services, environment/wellness/LOHAS events and workshops. The entire space will only use 100% natural and toxin free products.

The third release of Xindanwei property Haworth Organic Workspace located conveniently next to Jing’an temple, is a collaboration project with Haworth Asia Pacific. This space showcases the best of what workplaces can be. Featuring innovative furniture products by a range of designers, the 960 sqm Organic Workspace is ideal for high-end events for up to 80 people, well equipped with projector, video screens, curated electronic content, coffee and tea and provides F&B service.

For inquiry, please email us xindanwei@gmail.com or call us on 021 3428 0783.

#2. Community Post

If you have anything interesting to share with Xindanwei community, please post it on xindanwei.com or email us Xindanwei@gmail.com

1.) Xindanwei Past Events :

- Xindanwei/Grasslands, the first coworking space in China dedicated to sustainability and healthy lifestyle

Dec 15, 2011, Shanghai, China – In partnership with Grasslands team led by sustainable business pioneer Greennovate and healthy lifestyle promoter The Wellness Works, Xindanwei, the largest coworking operator in China, has launched the first sustainability and green business startup coworking space under the co-brandname “Xindanwei/Grasslands”.

Xindanwei/Grasslands is located in a historic lane house on Shaoxing Road near South Shaanxi Road, one of Shanghai’s most treasured and peaceful heritage neighborhoods in the heart of French concession. The entire 200sqm of this corner house has been completely renovated for office use while maintaining its traditional charm and character. The aim of this project is to bring other like-minded social entrepreneurs, freedom fighters, environmentalists, health advocates, sustainability consultants, wellness practitioners, and human-centered designers under one roof to create a green community for everyone to graze and grow.

Xindanwei/Grasslands showcases the concept of “Eco-workspace”, which encourages waste separation, minimized use of utilities, thingking before printing, recycling what we can and refuse what we don’t really need. On top of the basic office services built upon Xindanwei’s sharing, connectivity and collaboration culture, Xindanwei/Grasslands also features special community services such as free yoga/meditation classes, exhibition of organic product/services, environment/wellness/LOHAS events and workshops. The entire space will only use 100% natural and toxin free products.

Apart from Greennovate and The Wellness Works, open source healthcare platform Linkcare and new generation of Chinese creativity promoter C’est La Chine have confirmed to join Xindanwei/Grasslands. Please stay tuned with www.xindanwei.com for more news and event of Xindanwei/Grasslands.

- Liu Yan joined THNK as the founding participant:

Congrats to Xindanwei CEO/cofounder Liu Yan for being invited as the founding participant of THNK, the Amsterdam School of Creative Leadership,an exciting part-time executive program lasting 6 months, followed by an accelerator phase of another 12 months for her leadership at Xindanwei to realize the maximum impact. During this 18-month-program, Xindanwei and Liu Yan will receive tailored support from THNK, including coaching as well as access to leading-edge knowledge, experts, business partners and funding. More about THNK, please visit

- Partnership with ECSEL :

Xindanwei is invited to be the Pipeline Partner and the coworking space partner of ECSEL,a fellowship program for social entrepreneurs in China. Xindanwei CEO Liu Yan will serve as the mentor of this program from 2012-2013. As the pipeline partner, Xindanwei will nominate a small number of particularly high-potential applicants from within the Xindanwei network each year to participate in their training, mentorship, community building, and investment program. As the coworking space partner, Xindanwei will support all the ECSEL fellows to join Xindanwei Coworking Community and use conference services with special rates.

More about ECSEL (易社)2012 Fellowship: Since 2009, ECSEL has helped build outstanding social enterprises by providing China’s top entrepreneurs with training, mentorship, community building, and investment. Each year, ECSEL select a new cohort of ECSEL fellows, and provide these fellows with fully subsidized training trips in the United States and China, intensive professional support, and a lasting community of peers. Please visit their website to learn more about ECSEL, and to apply to become a 2012 fellow. | @ECSELFellows

2.) Forthcoming events :

- When Thirties Meet Sixties.

-Vladan Nikolic: independent Filmmaking in the Age of Transmedia

- C’est La Chine Show Time

The Promoter of new generation of Chinese creativity C’est La Chine will be holding C’est La Chine Show Time event series from Jan 6 to Jan 22, 2011, including:

The Journey of Culture Art Exhibition: Jan 6 to Jan 22, 2011, Syphon Cafe, first floor of Xindanwei (50 Yongjia Rd.)

“JIA SUO” Collection Exhibition: Jan 7 to Jan 8, 2011, Xindanwei Grasslands (47 Shaoxing Rd.)

Opening party of “JIA SUO” Collection Exhibition: 2:30pm – 6pm, Jan 7 to Jan 8, 2011, Xindanwei Grasslands (47 Shaoxing Rd.)

Please be invited to join these events. If you are interested in the opening party on Jan 7, please email info@cestlachine.com to request for invitations.

#3. Bulletin Board:

jellymon Meets @liuyan of Xindanwei

{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }

1 liuyan December 16, 2011 at 19:44

@iamsd: thank you! It is even more wonderful to have supporter like you!

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2 iamsd December 16, 2011 at 17:30

I love innovation! Xindanwei is such a wonderful idea.

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