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and domestic visitors. The wide range of offerings spread throughout entertainment and wellness services to everyone. 11 SKIES will bring
Wai Kai showcase signature restaurants and shops that feature Hawaii’s together 3.8 million square feet gross floor area; 2.6 million square feet
local flavours. In connection to the island’s beautiful landscape, Wai Kai of retail space, encompassing over 800 shops and more than 120 dining
incorporates a variety of lush greenery, Hawaiian plants and koi ponds concepts; 570,000sq ft of experience-based entertainment facilities
to create an oasis-like environment. Wai Kai at Hoakalei is destined to including immersive, fun and interactive role-play learning experiences
become an active year-round destination where residents and visitors can at KidZania and Grade-A office towers. Strategically located right next
experience these first-of-their-kind attractions, signature events and be at to the Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao
one with the natural beauty of the Pacific Ocean. Bridge and Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link, 11 SKIES will benefit from a
The Well, dubbed as the most ambitious mixed-use endeavour in Canada, high volume of passengers who travel through Hong Kong International
is being developed by RioCan and Allied Properties and designed by Hariri Airport, which recorded 71.5 million in 2019 and will become a
Pontarini Architects. The scheme is located in the heart of Toronto’s west centrepiece within the GBA ‘one-hour living circle’ and a gateway to the
end. Bordering Front, Spadina and Wellington, the design includes 1.1 rest of the world.
million square feet of office space, 500,000sq ft of retail and food services Snøhetta has unveiled the design for its largest project in Japan to
and 1,700 residential units spread throughout six buildings connected to date, a mixed-use development in Tokyo offering retail, a hotel and art
a three-level retail base. With the retail and office components launching and cultural experiences. The 117,000sq m Shibuya Upper West Project
last year, the residential element is on course to open this year and mark by developers Tokyu Group is located in the Shibuya district of Tokyo.
final completion on the project, The Well will become a complete and Billed as the city’s newest ‘urban retreat’, it is scheduled for completion
unique mix of shops, restaurants, fresh food markets, workspaces and in 2027. “In such a well-known and historically significant area in one
residencies that set the stage for innovative collaborations and meaningful of the world’s most exciting cities, the project is paying homage to and
experiences in culture, entertainment, community and wellness. The Well respecting traditions as well as looking ahead,” said Robert Greenwood,
has achieved Platinum-level WIRED certification from WireScore for their Partner and Managing Director of Snøhetta Hong Kong. “We aim to
building’s best-in-class digital connectivity, technological infrastructure and design for the future and aspire to find the most sustainable solutions,
commitment to emerging digital trends. contributing to Japan’s goal of being carbon-neutral by 2050.” The
A game-changing retailtainment destination, 11 SKIES will be Hong project will be developed in collaboration with the adjacent Bunkamara
Kong’s largest hub for retail, dining and entertainment and the first to cultural complex, which promotes art and culture throughout Tokyo.
combine wealth management and wellness services in one complete According to a news release, the 36-storey building pays tribute to “the
ecosystem. Opening in phases from 2022 to 2025 by New World distant foothills of Mount Fuji”. Snøhetta plans to achieve the highest
Development, it is set to bring brand new experiences for consumption, possible sustainability ratings for the Shibuya Upper West Project.

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