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Zhuhai Shizimen Huafa Mall, Phase 2, Zhuhai, China
Zhuh ai Shizim en Hu af a Mall, Ph as e 2, Zhuh ai, Chin a
Developer: Zhuhai Huafa Properties
De v elo per : Zhuh ai Hu af a Pro per t i es
Asia cultural sensibility.
Launched on 23 December last year, The Splendors Zhangjiagang MixC Nanjing is a future retail-led, mixed-use development located
Shopping Center is the prime commercial component of Zhangjiagang in the city’s central 700-year-old district known as Sanshan Street. As
Smart City Development by developers China Jinmao Group. The site one of the four great ancient capitals of China, Nanjing’s collection and
is located within the nucleus of a new High Technology Development development of a rich and diverse variety of architecture containing
District, north of the city and is situated at the confluence of Zhenxing buildings from multiple dynasties is a part of its identity. For that reason,
Middle Road and Huachang Road, surrounded by natural river courses the brief for this unique site called for a design which would respect
and green belts. Peripheral retail developments within a five-kilometer the centuries old historical context of the location while at the same
radius are currently inadequate for the expected high-profile population time imagine a vibrant future for the area. The careful balance between
growth within China Jinmao Group’s new Smart City. The Splendors ‘traditional’ and ‘new era’, therefore, underpins the approach by Lead8.
Zhangjiagang design precepts were based on 3MIX Architecture’s Completed last year by developer China Resources Land and spread
consistent beliefs that every project should endeavour to respond to over almost 84,000sq m, the retail planning for MixC differs from
its contexts, landscapes and customers’ lifestyles in a seamless and traditional centres and has made a positive addition to the city. The
meaningful fashion. Located on the south bank of the Yangtze River design philosophy has re-imagined the long-term sustainable protection
in the port city of Zhangjiagang, a city renowned for its history and and continuation of the traditional street texture and urban grain of the
culture along its expansive waterfront, the project’s concepts respond area. With this unique positioning, location and concept, MixC Nanjing
to its aquatic settings through metaphoric interpretations literally offers a new city destination that balances modern commercial life with
woven into design features, defining a fluid interior ambiance and local history.
Pavilion Damansara Heights Mall, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Developer: Kuala Lumpur Pavillion
MixC Nanjing, Nanjing, China
Developer: China Resources Land