While malls are often touted as being some of the biggest offenders when it comes to design, the Part-Dieu Commercial Retail Center looks to break this mold. Situated in Lyon, France, the commercial center redevelopment adds a beautiful facade and public green spaces into the mix.
Retail has become a notion synonymous with modern culture. As such, shopping centers are a fixed member of the city landscape. The Part-Dieu Commercial Retail Center looks to maintain this notion, but increase the aesthetic appeal with design elements that are forward-thinking.
The shopping center is the design work of MVRDV that previously did work on the Markthal in Rotterdam as well as the Chongwenmen M-cube in Beijing. The implementation and completion of the shopping center is not yet known.
What's Driving This Trend
- Biophilic Retail Centers
- Designing retail centers with green spaces and natural elements to promote wellness and sustainability.
- Forward-thinking Shopping Centers
- Incorporating innovative design elements to enhance the modern shopping experience.
- Aesthetically Pleasing Malls
- Focusing on the visual design and appeal of malls to attract and retain customers.
Who This Affects Most
- Retail Design and Construction
- Exploring new ways to incorporate green spaces, biophilic elements, and innovative designs to meet the changing demands of consumers.
- Sustainability and Green Roofing
- Providing sustainable roofing solutions to commercial properties that can contribute to energy efficiency and promote eco-friendliness.
- Urban Planning and Land Development
- Creating more aesthetically pleasing and sustainable urban landscapes through innovative and green-focused design strategies.
