Kunming Wangfujing

Shopping Mall for Whikin Yao

The 1900 square metres renovation project, seamlessly blends China's intangible cultural heritage with modern commercial spaces. This design transcends mere surface decoration, delving deep into the essence of cultural heritage and innovation. Within the space, the blue-and-white interweaving of tie-dye resembles a dialogue between history and modernity, preserving the purity and charm of the intangible cultural heritage while endowing the mall with an unprecedented fashion vitality.

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Unique Properties

The 1900m² renovation project , seamlessly blends China's intangible cultural heritage with modern commercial spaces. This design transcends mere surface decoration, delving deep into the essence of cultural heritage and innovation. Within the space, the blue-and-white interweaving of tie-dye resembles a dialogue between history and modernity, preserving the purity and charm of the intangible cultural heritage while endowing the mall with an unprecedented fashion vitality.

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Kunming Wangfujing； Department Store； Renovated Space； YEENIAN DESIGN； Cultural Integration；Bai Nationality Tie-dye；Eco-friendly Materials

Production Technology

In the renovation project of Kunming Wangfujing Department Store, YEENIAN DESIGN seamlessly integrates the traditional Bai nationality's tie-dye craftsmanship, infusing a unique cultural charm into the 1900m² renovated area. Tie-dye, a renowned traditional handicraft of the Bai people, is celebrated for its natural colors and distinctive patterns. By meticulously selecting natural cotton and linen materials and incorporating modern design concepts, the project utilizes ancient yet exquisite techniques such as hand-tying knots and dyeing with natural plant-based dyes to create spatial decorations that preserve traditional charm while also aligning with modern aesthetics.

Design Challenge

In this renovation project, the biggest creative challenge faced by YEENIAN DESIGN lay in blending tradition with modernity. Internally, the team had to balance the historical depth of the mall with the demands of modern consumers; externally, they were influenced by market changes and technological innovations. To overcome these challenges, the design team delved deeply into local traditional culture, integrating modern aesthetics and design concepts to create a unique space. Through innovative layout, carefully selected materials, and color schemes, they preserved the historical charm while infusing it with fashionable vitality.

Project Duration

The project took 10 months from design to completion，finally competed in Dec 2023 Kunming China.

Operation Flow

After the redesign by the design team, customers can now shop more smoothly, feeling as natural as strolling with an old friend. The designers have arranged the space meticulously, with every store and rest area perfectly positioned, making the shopping experience enjoyable and effortless. The key lies in their understanding of customers' preferences, seamlessly blending practicality with aesthetics. Green plants, comfortable seating, and thoughtful details contribute to a warmer and more relaxing atmosphere in the mall.

Research

The Kunming Wangfujing Department Store renovation project, targeting the upgrade of a 1900m² core area, was meticulously planned and implemented by "YEENIAN DESIGN". This project aims to reshape the shopping environment and enhance customer experience through modern design concepts and spatial optimization. The renovation focuses on spatial layout, atmosphere creation, and functional improvement, striving to create a comprehensive high end shopping space that integrates shopping, leisure, and entertainment.

Inspiration

The design inspiration stems from the Chinese Bai nationality's tie-dye craftsmanship, blending cultural heritage with modern commercial needs. Inspired by the profound cultural foundations of Bai people in Yunnan, the Design team aims to create a unique shopping experience. By delving deeply into the art of tie-dye, the team extracts the essence of its colors and patterns, incorporating them into the mall renovation, enabling customers to be culturally nurtured while shopping.

Image Credits

Wei Liu

Project Overview

Kunming Wangfujing Shopping Mall has been a Iron winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

Iron Recognition

Yeenian Yao was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Kunming Wangfujing Shopping Mall.

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