The Sanya Lake Park Super Market rethinks the way traditional grocery stores work. It foregoes the stale box design for a lush green oasis. Layering the roof with tiers of refreshing gardens, shoppers are encouraged to make the trip to the grocery store less about checking off a mundane chore and more about living a healthy lifestyle.
Interestingly, the groceries in the Sanya Lake Park Super Market are actually set a storey underground. But since the first level boasts an exterior of glass rather than concrete or other opaque material, a ton of natural light is able to stream in. By placing it underground, designers NL Architects introduced a small pavilion as the entrance and additional retail.
Unconventional Grocery Stores
The Sanya Lake Park Super Market by NL Architects is a Green Oasis
Trend Themes
1. Green Grocery Stores - Designing grocery stores to incorporate green spaces and encourage lifestyles focused on healthy living.
2. Underground Retail - Creating below-ground retailers to leverage natural lighting and reduce environmental footprint.
3. Pavilion Entrances - Introducing pavilions as unique entrances to retailers to distinguish them from traditional store designs.
Industry Implications
1. Grocery Retail - Revolutionizing the grocery shopping experience through innovative store designs catering to a health-conscious demographic.
2. Architecture and Design - Leveraging unique design elements to create an innovative shopping experience that prioritizes sustainability and well-being.
3. Green Building - Incorporating natural elements and sustainable design practices to reduce environmental impact and create unique retail spaces.