# Semi-Enclosed Commercial Complexes UNStudio and Nihon Sekkei Unveiled the Shanghai Jiuguang Center By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-jiuguang-center References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/12/13/shanghai-jiuguang-center-unstudio-nihon-sekkei/) & [tourinshanghai](https://www.tourinshanghai.com/china-attraction/jiuguang-department-store-shanghai.htm) The [Shanghai Jiuguang Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-grand-opera-house) was designed by [UNStudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-twin) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop) were designed to resemble origami. They are clad with ceramic elements rotated at different angles. Image Credit: Shanghai Jiuguang Center ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md) - [Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre.md) - [Balanced Retail Atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview.md) - [Rippled Glass Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanwha-galleria.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanfeng-academy.md)