Overview
MVRDV, an architecture studio, developed the design for a flagship store for the Chinese fashion brand Urban Revivo. This store is situated in Beijing's Sanlitun shopping district. The design incorporates architectural elements derived from the city's traditional housing and Chinese moon gates.
Research Context
The Urban Revivo flagship store is located along the main pedestrian route within Beijing's Sanlitun shopping district. This route connects the district's south section.
Approach
MVRDV's design for the Urban Revivo flagship store facade was informed by specific architectural features found in Beijing. These features include the roof tiles characteristic of traditional houses in the city. Additionally, the design integrates elements inspired by Chinese moon gates.
Findings
- The architecture studio MVRDV designed a flagship store for Urban Revivo.
- The store is located in Beijing, China, specifically within the Sanlitun shopping district.
- The store's facade exhibits a design influenced by the roof tiles found on Beijing's traditional houses.
- Chinese moon gates served as an inspiration for design elements incorporated into the facade.
- The store occupies a position along the principal pedestrian route of the Sanlitun district.
- This pedestrian route connects to the south section of the district.