Beijing’s iconic Xidan Joy City celebrated its 10 year anniversary today by unveiling its newly renovated Rose Garden relaxation zone. The celebration also marks the completion of the first phase of a significant upgrade of the mall’s interior and public areas that will continue until 2019.
Mall owner COFCO has commissioned Woods Bagot to lead the interior design of renovation works as part of its wider strategy to deliver a new generation of Joy City malls that continue to stay ahead of changing lifestyles and interactive digital technology in China.
Already a favourite destination among Beijing’s trend-setters and fashion-conscious youth, the 185,000 m2 mall is arranged over 12 floors in an established downtown shopping district and is home to a range of global brands including Apple, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Sephora and Zara.
When the renovation is complete in 2019 the mall’s leading brand portfolio will be showcased across eight diverse thematic areas, providing a change of pace and an engaging journey for visitors as they move through the space.
Xidan Joy City’s reimagined Rose Garden is a spacious relaxation area within the F&B zone featuring a spectacular organic-form wood and glass spiral staircase as its focal point.
The Rose Garden offers breathing space in an outdoor-themed environment, bathed in abundant natural light during the day and lit dramatically from above at night by an abstract rose ceiling light fixture. Different-height seating scattered with foliage and greenery gives shoppers a unique line of sight to enjoy a more natural and personal experience as they relax.
Billy Ip, Woods Bagot, said:
“Beijing’s youth market has evolved greatly over the last decade, with social, economic and technological developments driving new trends, desires and lifestyles. Visitor experience is the new battleground for this sophisticated audience who seek to spend time in unique, engaging environments.
“For Xidan Joy City’s many fans, the Rose Garden is a space where many happy memories have been made. We have honoured this sentiment by creating a place for visitors old and new to both recall and build new memories.
“Woods Bagot’s concept for the revived Rose Garden provides an avant-garde interpretation of an energising and peaceful ambience, and we look forward to sharing our creative direction for the other spaces as works progress over the next year.”