SM Xiamen Phase III was recognized as one of the five winners in the "2022 Best Architectural Design Award." It won after fierce competition from other developments.
Commercial complexes newly-opened or completed before 2023 in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan were eligible to submit nominations. The entries were judged based on the criteria of overall planning, architectural design, landscape design, and interior design.
Joshua Tie, AVP-Construction of SM China, accepted the award and delivered a speech entitled “Design Empowers Modern Commerce.” He shared the design concept of SM Xiamen Phase III from the standpoints of functionality, humanization, sociality, marketing and sustainability, empowering its market value and social value.
Joshua Tie, AVP-Construction, SM China, received the award (right) for SM Xiamen Phase III.
As an extension project of SM Xiamen Complex located in the center of Xiamen Island, SM Xiamen Phase III has a total construction area of nearly 170,000 square meters, including a shopping center opened in December of 2022, an 18-story hotel (under construction), and more than 1,000 parking lots.
It was designed based on the natural conditions of Xiamen (also known as “Egret Island”), taking inspiration from the landscape of mountains, waters, and islands. These features are reflected on the sculpture, pavement, ecosystem and other elements, to the landscaping.
The indoor and outdoor space of SM Xiamen Phase III integrates green, leisure and social elements.
Complementing SM Xiamen Complex, the indoor and outdoor space of SM Xiamen Phase III integrates green, leisure and social elements. Sky corridors were built between Phase III and Phase I or II for a closer connection in the “City in the City.” It also presents a more multi-dimensional, interesting, and impressive building body and public space.
In terms of interior design, SM Xiamen Phase III is presented with bright lighting and well-arranged floors, reflecting the atmosphere of understated elegance. The inner space echoes its appearance, with spacious atrium skylights fully welcoming natural lighting.
Spacious atrium skylights welcome natural lighting.
Meanwhile, the escalators are stacked in a crisscross manner, arranged with glass railings and clear storefronts, providing multiple and transparent display angles for stores and commodities.