Renovation of Beijing Intime Department Store
Winner
Excellent Architecture
Retail Architecture
Credits
Company / Customer
Design
UDIA Architectural Engineering Design (Shanghai) Co.,Ltd.
Details
UDIA's design for the renovation of Intime Dahongmen Department Store is closely aligned with the concept of a "refined lifestyle showcase in the southern district of the capital city." The architectural image integrates Oriental aesthetics and uses modern techniques to reinterpret traditional Chinese elements such as "arched gates", "golden cauldrons and glazed tiles", "Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains", and "golden paddocks" enhancing its recognizability. The renovation optimizes ground-level pathways, plans themed plazas to meet the needs of residents for urban public spaces, and enhances nighttime displays to increase commercial value.
The Jury‘s Statement
The renovation concept for the “Beijing Intime Department Store” skilfully combines traditional Chinese elements with modern architectural techniques, making it highly recognizable. The fact that ground-level walkways have also been optimized and themed areas planned as part of the renovation is appealing and makes the iconic building complex even more attractive.
