The Shanghai Jiuguang Center was designed by UNStudio and Nihon Sekkei. The building was unveiled at the ring of north Shanghai, adjacent to Daning Park, and boasts a semi-enclosed commercial complex.
The complex is comprised of stacked blocks made of different shapes and materials. Each block is arranged around a central courtyard, creating a geometrically-informed space. Shanghai Jiuguang Center includes a shopping mall, a department store, and a twin office. Overall, the complex features 350 000 square meters and marks the largest shopping center in the region. The retail complex is unlike the typical closed-box designs of shopping malls. Moreover, the building's bright white volumes were designed to resemble origami. They are clad with ceramic elements rotated at different angles.
Image Credit: Shanghai Jiuguang Center
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Semi-enclosed Commercial Complexes
- Designing commercial complexes with semi-enclosed spaces and unique geometric shapes using non-traditional materials and unique design principles.
- Origami-inspired Architecture
- Designing and constructing buildings that feature bright white volumes with ceramic elements that are rotated at different angles to resemble origami.
- Geometrically-informed Spaces
- Designing commercial and office spaces that feature unique geometric shapes arranged around a central courtyard or atrium.
Sectors Adopting This
- Real Estate and Property Development
- Developing commercial and office spaces, that use unique design principles and innovative materials, to create modern and sustainable living spaces.
- Architecture and Design
- Providing architecture and design services, that are inspired by origami principles, to create buildings that feature unique geometric shapes and non-traditional materials.
- Retail and Shopping Centers
- Developing and designing unique retail spaces, that revamp typical closed-box designs, to provide customers with an architectural experience and innovative shopping atmosphere.
