# Aquatic Shopping Malls This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-retail References: [buro247](http://www.buro247.com/me/lifestyle/news/chinas-new-aqua-themed-mall.html) This China retail center concept is inspired by the traditional treasure bowls that are synonymous with the booming nation. Adorned with an LED-lit canopy, this [futuristic shopping mall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary) draws inspiration from [aquatic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) and is set to feature an in-house aquarium. In addition to its aquarium and vast entertainment spaces, this China retail center's plans also reveal a place for [gondola rides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center) and is conceived with American architecture firm amphibianArc. The retail center is part of China's Dongfeng City renovation project and will span a total of 350,000 square meters in size. While China is no stranger to futuristic architecture and innovative retail, this shopping mall goes one step further and not only acts as a shopping venue but also as a tourist attraction or place of entertainment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Aquatic Retail Centers:** Innovative retail centers incorporating aquariums and aquatic design for a unique shopping experience. - **Entertainment Shopping Malls:** Malls that offer entertainment attractions and activities in addition to shopping experience to attract customers. - **Tourist Shopping Destinations:** Retail centers that are designed as tourist attractions and places of entertainment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Industry:** Retail businesses could integrate entertainment attractions and aquatic designs to create unique shopping experiences. - **Tourism Industry:** Tourism industry can benefit from offering shopping experiences as part of tourist attractions, especially by incorporating entertaining venues. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entities in the entertainment industry could partner with retail businesses to create unique entertainment venues by integrating shopping experiences with entertainment attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balanced Retail Atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview.md) - [Algae Lit Retail Caves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aesop-hainan.md) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md) - [Dynamic Mall Rooftop Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybowl.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Cultural Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadillac-fairview-lunar-new-year.md) - [Futuristic Retail Kinetic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-kinetic-display.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanhai-arts-center.md) - [Rippled Glass Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanwha-galleria.md)