A Beacon Of Vibrancy
The design intent was the result of a space that extended beyond commercial value and the traditional model of a retail centre. This large mixed-use development was created as an urban seed that would lead to a vibrant re-imagination of Wuhan, bringing forth a new landmark destination to the city centre.
The resulting plan is a large retail precinct fronting the events plaza, an iconic response and a magnetic architectural design that would become a hub of activity and landmark attraction.
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The new Wushang Mall becomes the largest local landmark, and combines culture, art, and science in a futuristic shopping environment offering a variety of experiential content.
To bring this to life, the design team reinterpreted cultural classics into modern design elements across 320,000 square metres. This materialises into vaulted ceilings, using bone-white forms and custom decorative lighting that highlight the circulation paths throughout the building.
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The retail floors reimagine the shopping experience into a sensorial affair with contemporary patterns and monochromatic colour strategies.
For design of retail floors, connecting the pathways and resting areas are achieved via creating continuity in floor and ceiling lines. A clean canvas of neutral palette on the walls, floor and ceiling allow for the showcase of the retail brands to full effect.
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Exaggerated columns provide an intimate yet inviting shopping experience. A sculptural, contemporary environment was created where form meets function. Grainy marble wrap the walls and the dimensional ceiling for a masculine feel, while matching stone slabs on the floor emphasize the asymmetrical patterns of the space.
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Photo credits to Wushang Mall