Xiangcheng Paradise Walk
Shopping Mall for Arizon
The challenge for the designers was to create a modern eco fashion shopping center in the classical garden city of Suzhou. The design concept for this project, dancing waters in forested streams, blends the elegance of Suzhou's garden waters with the natural waters of Xiangcheng. It transitions from calm to lively to energetic. The project features an experiential space on its upper floors called Moon Island. This area highlights the project's new social and experiential formats.
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Unique Properties
As the first upgraded mega experiential space under longfor group's commercial evolution,it has established a unique paradise walk with an innovative feature on its upper floors,l5,l6 the first cross level,3000 square meter urban natural island in suzhou,named moon island.this island emphasizes the project's distinctive new social and experiential formats and offerings.
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"Longfor xiangcheng paradise walk, Arizon, Junwei shen, Shopping mall, Interior design"
Production Technology
The floor of this project is made of stone,wood grain and green plants to create a sense of quality and natural atmosphere.in order to implement the fire protection standard of commercial buildings,the floor stone and wall are made of wood grain,bronze and white aluminum plates to meet this standard requirement.in order to make the indoor space feel like the outdoors,the glass roof is specially set in the atrium to let natural light shine into the room and create a natural atmosphere.
Design Challenge
The challenge for the designers was to create a modern,eco fashion shopping center in the classical garden city of suzhou.could we merge the elegant waters of suzhou's classical gardens with the natural waters of xiangcheng,where the project is located,to create a dynamic scene of dancing waters in forested streams,inspired by a commitment to celebrate suzhou's past,present,and future.
Project Duration
The project started in April 2021 in shanghai and finished in September 2024 in suzhou
Operation Flow
The shopping mall's seven commercial floors are divided into four themed spaces:water runway,moon island,water lane spaceship and for food.
Research
Xiangcheng paradise walk elevates the urban quality of life by prioritizing sharing,social interaction,and experiential offerings.by enhancing the integration of key commercial areas,it boosts consumer engagement and vitality,unlocking spending potential and invigorating market activity.this strategy promotes high quality development in regional commerce and increases the asset value of urban projects.
Inspiration
Suzhou is often first remembered for its water towns and classical gardens.the design concept for this project,dancing waters in forested streams,harmoniously combines the elegance of suzhou's classical garden waters with the ecological waters of xiangcheng.It flows from calm to lively to exuberant,creating a vibrant scene where past,present,and future come together.the spatial layout,functionality,business formats,and experiences all contribute to creating comfortable,natural social spaces.
Image Credits
Image #1:Photographer Arch-Exist,Image #2:Photographer Dirk Weiblen,Image #3:Photographer Dirk Weiblen,Image #4:Photographer Dirk Weiblen,Image #5:Photographer Arch-Exist
Project Overview
Xiangcheng Paradise Walk Shopping Mall has been a Golden winner in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Golden Recognition
Shen Junwei was recognized with the coveted Golden A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Xiangcheng Paradise Walk Shopping Mall.
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