This project is not just a collection of building, but also a fusion of cultural heritage and innovation. Deeply intertwining traditional culture with modern commercial concepts, the design team has approached the local history and cultural characteristics of Beijing with an innovative mindset, from which the core elements of commercial blocks were extracted to form the themed framework, aiming to make XY Toutiao a new and profound cultural and commercial landmark in Beijing.
Designed by Xiagushuyu Commercial Space Design
Recognized by A' Design Award.
Xiagushuyu focuses on shaping the space of business innovation scene, pursuing the double success of business and extraordinary creativity. Wenzhe Gao , Co-founder/Managing Partner/Creative Director of Xiagushuyu. He joined the industry in 2004. With nearly 20 years of working experience, he has witnessed and participated in the development process of Chinese commerce, from the rise and fall of department stores to the rapid development and expansion of shopping mall, and then to the scene revolution of innovative commerce in the Internet era. He has been involved in the process, in-depth and continuous thinking and research. He loves business, has great imagination, cross-border thinking, rich creativity, and is good at creating commercial space with landscape scenes.
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