The crux of the design challenge was to create an iconic social space in the fourth-floor atrium of the Future City Mall in Qingdao, tempting customers to the mall’s upper levels and energizing its retail and dining areas. This led to the concept of an immersive, vibrant jungle garden, drawing inspiration from the paintings of Henri Rousseau.
In the atrium’s central space, the firm chose a two-storey red cube structure as the focal point, surrounded by a jungle of plants and water. CLOU chose bright red as a primary colour to create a striking visual impression. A circular bridge on the first floor connects the central cube to its surrounding areas with varying staircases. Tropical greenery, seating, water features, and staircases create human-scale details, enhancing the walking experience and enticing customers to linger and explore.
Photo © Zhu Runzi
