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T10 Shopping Mall Shopping Center by Alex Chiang

T10 Shopping Mall Shopping Center

Silver A' Design Award Winner 2024

This architectural interior presents a dramatic multi-story retail atrium viewed from a low angle that emphasizes the soaring vertical space. Scanning upward from the lower portion, escalators angle across the frame carrying visitors between levels, their metallic surfaces and glass balustrades catching ambient light. Moving into the middle register, curved balcony tiers wrap around the central void in flowing organic waves, their edges finished in warm coral-terracotta that suggests the pleasant warmth of terra cotta pottery, while ivory-white surfaces predominate like fresh cream or smooth porcelain. The most commanding visual element occupies the upper central void where dozens of illuminated spherical forms hang suspended at varying heights, creating an effect like captured clouds or floating lanterns. These spheres range from pure glowing white suggesting soft moonlight to those adorned with coral and cream stripes reminiscent of peppermint confections, while others display checkerboard patterns in warm red and white. The largest sphere, positioned prominently, features petal-like segments in warm coral suggesting an opening flower or parachute form. Above this sculptural constellation, a geometric skylight of diamond-patterned glazing admits natural daylight that feels cool and fresh like morning sky. The scalloped architectural details repeated along balcony edges create a rhythmic texture suggesting waves or shells, their warm coral color providing comfortable visual warmth against the cooler whites. The overall atmosphere feels celebratory and uplifting, with the suspended elements creating a sense of weightless joy. The space appears designed for delight and discovery, inviting visitors to pause and look upward in wonder at the floating installation while navigating through retail levels that embrace them in flowing curved forms.

This project is located in the core business district of Zhongyuan, Zhengzhou. Within a radius of 3 kilometers, it serves a population of 1.7 million people. The main focus is on family-oriented consumers of all ages, aiming to integrate fashion into the lifestyle of families and provide a warm and comfortable shopping center.