NOKE Shopping Mall | 2020
Teamwork with Sonia, Jay, Chen,Yi-XinÂ
Designing the subject shopping complex was an exceedingly intricate project. The complex is comprised of four levels, ranging from retail outlets to relaxation areas. The design philosophy aimed to endow each level with a unique theme, providing patrons with individualized experiences and immersing them in an enchanting shopping atmosphere.
The ground floor layout plan comprises several key features, including the main entrance gate, green area, entry and exit gates, shops and showrooms, visitor information center, elevators, and staircases. Due to a growing interest in environmentally friendly alternatives that promote good health, organic cosmetics stores are prevalent on this floor. The design philosophy aims to provide patrons with a unique experience, with each level boasting a distinct theme that immerses visitors in an enchanting shopping atmosphere. These stores have been designed to incorporate natural materials in order to reinforce their concept. The ceiling system, for example, employs wheatboard, a sustainable material that is widely used in architecture and interior design. The pattern on the ceiling features rice ears swaying gently in a rice paddy field.
The second floor is dedicated to sports equipment, offering renowned brands in sports shops. The interior design concept draws inspiration from natural water ripples. The ceiling is adorned with concentric patterns of varying sizes, evoking the imagery of rippling water. The luminaires are cleverly crafted in the form of rings, further emphasizing the ripple motif.
The design concept for the third floor is inspired by the serene natural environment, where people walk amidst the forest with sunlight filtering through the leaves. Perforated metal plates, folded into pyramid shapes, hang from the ceiling. Spotlights placed within the perforations represent the streaming sunlight, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow.
The fourth floor embodies a design concept inspired by clouds, evoking a sense of walking through the sky while shopping. Round metal modules were manufactured in a factory and equipped with translucent lampshade panels to filter the light. These modules were then overlapped and interlocked to create geometric patterns for visual appeal. The intended changes have been made in a formal style.
Vertical transportation between floors is primarily achieved through the use of escalators. In order to enhance the overall shopping experience, green walls have been incorporated on either side of the escalator. These walls promote a sense of well-being and trigger positive emotions among visitors.
This design project offers a truly immersive and enchanting shopping experience by utilizing skills in SketchUp, V-Ray, and AutoCAD.
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