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Joy Breeze
Beijing, China
Developer: GRANDJOY Property Company

the project as visitors arrive from the bus depot and the immigration entrance. The lantern-like aesthetic of the temple is reflected in the
port building. glowing, translucent forms of the new buildings. In Chinese culture the
Finally, in December last year saw the launch of CIFI Cmall by lanterns are a symbolic representation of celebration and prosperity,
developer CIFI Group, with architectural work undertaken by LWK + positioning this project as Beijing’s new destination for urban renewal
PARTNERS. With a total volume of 260,000sq m, the development and discovery. The project is a representation of Beijing itself, home
is located in Xiangcheng centre, Xindu District, Chengdu. As a new to China’s second largest urban population - rich in history, while
generation or urban sub centre, Xiangcheng centre occupies the position also embracing modern culture, creating a juxtaposition of new and
of the Chengbei development centre in the Urban Diamond layout. old architecture within a cosmopolitan community. A portion of the
Since its opening, the popularity of the mall has continued to rise, laying building’s northern side has been carved out to create additional
down its position as an important commercial asset in Xindu and in outdoor public space. The captivating garden terraces created above
Chengdu as well. The vision of the project was not only to provide local the city streets ascend to a unique, top-level entertainment, retail, and
residents with a place for rest, but a place for entertainment and create a dining destination.
regional landmark commercial complex building. In addition, they wanted Launched in June last year, Huafa Newland is strategically located
to convey a dynamic and upward sense, as well as a positive attitude at the Yangjia Bay waterfront of Weihai, China. Weihai is prefecture-
towards life and an integrated environmental atmosphere. The core level city in the eastern Shandong province and is a major business and
goal of LWK’s design was to establish and enhance the brand value for economic centre in the region. Another scheme by developer Huafa
the owners. Properties, this project aimed to define a new civic focal point for
Unveiled to the public in October last year by developer GRANDJOY business, leisure and retail at the South end of the City. With a total
Property Company, design architect JERDE’s renovation of the site area of approximately 75,000sq m and total GFA of approximately
Joy Breeze retail centre in Beijing was inspired by the ancient Fire 162,000sq m, the development is positioned as a diverse and premium
God Temple located on the grounds, directly adjacent to the mall mixed-use development providing office, residential apartments, F&B,

MixC
Ningbo, China
Developer: China Resources Land