# Green-Roofed Retail Centers The Part-Dieu Commercial Retail Center will Focus on Biophilic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-03 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-center References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mvrdv-lyon-part-dieu-shopping-center/42127/) & [mvrdv](http://mvrdv.com/en/projects/lyon-part-dieu) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md) - [Balanced Retail Atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview.md) - [Glass Facade Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest.md) - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [Rippled Glass Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanwha-galleria.md) - [Elegant Grocery Shopping Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhub.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Hill-Like Designed Food Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tainan-xinhua-fruit-and-vegetable-market.md)