The Hyundai Motor Group is currently building a massive underground mall in Seoul's ritzy Gangnam district. Planned as part of an effort to connect different transit lines within the city, the new mall will cater to urban commuters looking for a convenient place to shop.
The new underground mall will consist of six different floors and will be just as big the city's popular Coex Mall. The mall will feature a mix of retail and restaurants located between different transit lines. More specifically, the mall will service six different rail lines and 90 different bus routes. Overall, the mall is expected to serve more than 580,000 commuters each day.
With a growing number of consumers doing daily tasks such as shopping and eating on the go, the new mall caters to the changing needs of urban commuters.
Multi-Level Underground Malls
This Massive Underground Mall Will Consist of Six Different Levels
Trend Themes
1. Multi-level Underground Malls - Building multi-level underground malls to cater to the changing needs of urban commuters.
2. Integrated Transit Hub Shopping - Creating integrated shopping experiences within transit hubs to offer convenience to commuters.
3. Designing for High Foot Traffic - Designing malls with a focus on accommodating high foot traffic from commuters to offer a seamless shopping experience.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - The retail industry has opportunities to expand into integrated mall designs within transit hubs.
2. Real Estate Industry - The real estate industry can develop underground complexes for urban commuters looking for a convenient place to shop and relax.
3. Transportation Industry - The transportation industry can explore opportunities to add integrated shopping experiences within their transit hubs to offer more convenience to their riders.