CR Land Shijiazhuang MiXC: A Pioneering Urban Complex

AICO's Innovative Design Wins Golden A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award

The project, which started in May 2012 and was completed in October 2018, is located at the intersection of two bustling city streets where Metro Line 1 and 3 also transfer underground. The high development density and building height restriction posed a challenge to the design team. However, AICO's innovative approach resulted in a design solution that not only met the project brief but also created an urban complex with the potential to become the most influential in the city.

To create a more inviting gesture, a large setback was introduced at the northwest corner of the site, accommodating a grand urban plaza on street level and a featured sunken plaza connected to the subway. This setback also gives the building podium an over 300 meters long continuous urban facade, projecting a powerful architectural image over the busy city intersection.

The retail podium is the centerpiece of the development, acting as a catalyst for the office and apartment towers. The entrances to the office towers are located along the city’s financial street, while the apartments’ lobbies are facing a quieter courtyard space. All three major street corners were dedicated for shopping mall entrances to take advantage of the heavy foot traffic.

The entrance facade of the mall features exquisite use of double glazed curtain walls with special lighting design, giving it a trendy and dynamic look. The interior of the mall is kept simple and elegant, bringing together high-end retail, anchor and specialty stores, food and beverage outlets, and additional social functions for a unique experience.

The transfer hall of Metro Line 1 and 3 is seamlessly connected to the shopping mall via sunken plaza and pedestrian walkway. A blend of natural sunlight, interactive landscape, and art installations greatly enhance the quality of space and passenger experiences. As a mini-city, the project becomes the new center of the city and one of the best transit-oriented developments in the region.

The CR Land Shijiazhuang MiXC project was awarded the Golden A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award in 2021, a testament to AICO's innovative design approach and commitment to creating spaces that advance art, science, design, and technology.