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Aedas, a globally acclaimed architecture studio, has won the concept design competition for the Haikou Guoxing Avenue HNA Centre Retail Street.

The design links the piazzas with sculptural canopies to construct a multi-layered retail environment
The design links the piazzas with sculptural canopies to construct a multi-layered retail environment

Project title: Haikou Guoxing Avenue Plot D10 Retail Street Concept Design

Architecture: Aedas

Client: Haihang Real Estate Holding Co., Ltd.

Gross floor area: 267,000 square meters

Completion date: 2025

Aedas aims to create an urban interface and a vibrant public space at the core of Haikou
Aedas aims to create an urban interface and a vibrant public space at the core of Haikou
Aedas designs new terrace landscaped shopping district for Haikou
Aedas designs new terrace landscaped shopping district for Haikou

The D10 Retail Street is designed by Aedas and links the piazzas with sculptural canopies, constructing a multi-layered interconnected retail environment.

Open courtyards and interconnected circulation networks facilitate easy access to all spaces within the complex
Open courtyards and interconnected circulation networks facilitate easy access to all spaces within the complex
A sunken piazza connects corridors, creating a lively, multi-layered environment
A sunken piazza connects corridors, creating a lively, multi-layered environment

The three-floor retail street, with its two piazzas, will be a 24/7 public area for socialising.

Aedas designs new terrace landscaped shopping district for Haikou
Aedas aims to create an urban interface and a vibrant public space at the core of Haikou

The larger piazza will offer outdoor space for dining, social gatherings, and commercial events, regardless of the weather. Meanwhile, the smaller sunken piazza connects corridors, creating a lively, multi-layered environment.

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