CapitaMall Nuohemule, Hohhot Shop Interior, Mongolian Commercial Architecture, Architect, Design Photos
CapitaMall Nuohemule in Hohhot
20 Mar 2022
Architecture: CLOU architects
Location: Hohhot, Inner Mongolia

Photos: Chill Shine
CapitaMall Nuohemule, Inner Mongolia
CapitaMall Nuohemule stands as a new, comprehensive kind of contemporization: far beyond a simplistic mall refurbishment with superficial re-application of materials, it is about extracting the essence of a building and converting it into a new, adventurous, and future-proof concept that manages to withstand and challenge the strong competition of urban retail precincts with its unique offer.

A model for the fusion of commercial spaces and indoor gardens
The revitalization of an abandoned mall at Hohhot?s Nuohemule station has successfully transformed a dark and barren seven-story concrete structure into a vibrant and diversified experience of plants, greenery, and water – an attraction that has emerged as a visitor magnet far beyond its local neighbourhood. Opening day generated a flow of over 100,000 visitors.

To counteract the ?winter blues? induced by a harsh climate of long, arid seasons devoid of green and daylight, CapitaMall Nuohemule emerges as the first garden mall in Inner Mongolia. Lush, multi-level interior landscaping spreads skywards through a series of atria, reaching out into the horizontal circulation zones to provide a rare and enjoyable public green experience for the surrounding co...