As the retail counterpart of the Chengdu International Commerce Centre complex, ‘ICD’ stands for ‘incredible’, ‘cosmopolitan’ and ‘delicate’, thoroughly capturing the sentiments of Chengdu, in hopes of creating a city hub with vibrant social interactions and connections. Located at the gateway of the Central Jinjiang Business District, the complex comprises of five above-ground storeys and two basement storeys of retail space, accommodating all aspects of customer needs to provide a quality and unique shopping experience.
The design is derived from Chengdu’s culture and the adjacent Shahe (Sand River), which emphasizes a carefree and harmonious co-existence with nature. Positioned as a ‘heavenly fiesta inspired by water’, the flowing curve starts from one-dimensional and gradually develops into different levels of curves, creating a unique but sophisticating façade. Dynamic lines outline the unique geographical beauty, which are also inspired from the natural landscape in Huang Long – a scenic spot in the Jiu Zhai Gou. The streamlined façade creates setbacks that resembles the terraced natural landscape and provides outdoor spaces for restaurants to match the relaxing lifestyle of Chengdu citizen, delivering a “Land of Abundance” for the community to echo the city’s nature and cultural lifestyle.
