SPRING CITY 66

Architects:     Kohn Pedersen Fox

Area:              396000 m²

Type:              Mixed Used Development

                        (Retail, Office, Residential)

Completion:  August 2019

Location :       Kunming , China

Address :       Donfeng East Road 

Structural Material:  composite
Core                       Reinforced Concrete
Columns               Concrete Encased Steel
Floor Spanning    Steel

Energy Label  : LEED Gold BD+C: Core

and Shell

GLOBAL FUTURE AWARDS 2020 winner

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SITE ANALYSIS

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ZONING
S P R I N G C I T Y 6 6 I S C O M P R I S E D O F A R E TA I L P O D I U M A N D O F F I C E
T O W E R T H AT A R E C A R E F U L LY I N T E G R AT I N G I N T O T H E
S U R R O U N D I N G C O N T E X T.  

L O C AT E D A D J A C E N T T O T W O M A J O R P E D E S T R I A N - F R I E N D LY
B O U L E VA R D S A N D M E T R O L I N E S , S P R I N G C I T Y 6 6 ’ S A C C E S S I B I L I T Y
A N D P U B L I C A M E N I T I E S W E A V E T H I S H I G H - D E N S I T Y, M I X E D - U S E
D E S T I N AT I O N D I R E C T LY I N T O T H E U R B A N FA B R I C O F K U N M I N G .
DESIGN
INSPIRATI
ON
The design for Spring City 66 responds
to Yunnan Province’s unique
landscape and its location along
historic trade routes. A landscaped
promenade, reminiscent of the
region’s verdant valleys, is central to
the project, while the surrounding
undulating retail podium and a crag-
like tower nod to the nearby Shilin
Stone Forest’s notable limestone
formations. The project’s varied
program weaves along with multiple
levels of terraces lined with shops and
restaurants, creating a vibrant
destination for the city.
ACCESS &
CIRCULATION
T H E E N T R Y P O I N T S A R E S E G R E G AT E D T O
AV O I D C H A OT I C C LU S T E R S

R E TA I L A R E A L O C AT E D O N F R O N T
OFFICES ON THE CENTRAL WHILE
R E S I D E N TA L B L O C K O N T H E B A C K

E N T R Y T O R E TA I L A R E A I S G R A N D A N D
WELCOMING AND OPENS INTO A LARGE
AT R I U M S PA C E

ENTRY TO OFFICE IS PROVIVED THROUGH

T H E AT R I U M S PA C E

R E S I D E N T I A L U N I T I S S E PA R AT E W I T H A
S E G R E G AT E D E N T R Y  

CONNECTIVITY
SPRING CITY 66 PRIORITIZES THE USER
E X P E R I E N C E B Y I N T E G R AT I N G
C I R C U L AT I O N , P R O G R A M , A N D N AT U R A L
ELEMENTS. CONNECTING TERRACES,
L I N E D W I T H S H O P S A N D R E S TA U R A N T S ,
C R E AT E A V I B R A N T D E S T I N AT I O N A N D
URBAN LIFESTYLE CENTER. OPENING
FROM DONGF EN G PLAZA TO THE WEST
A N D E X T E N D I N G E A S T, T H E P R O M E N A D E
C O N C L U D E S AT T H E 3 3 0 - M E T E R O F F I C E
T O W E R , A C C E N T U AT I N G T H E
M O N U M E N TA L I T Y O F T H E S T R U C T U R E .
SPACE / PLANNING
F R O M T H E O U T S E T, T H E 7 L E V E L M A L L W A S C O N C E I V E D
W I T H L A R G E U R B A N S C A L E AT R I U M S C O N N E C T E D B Y
S M O O T H S I N U O U S PA S S A G E S I N A S I M P L E A N D E A S Y T O
N AV I G AT E F O R M AT  
T H E P R I M E L O C AT I O N O F T H E S I T E A N D I M M E D I AT E
CONNECTION TO TWO MTR LINES, DROVE THE
L A N D M A R K S C A L E A N D C H A R A C T E R O F T H E S PA C E  
T H E VA S T C E N T R A L AT R I U M B AT H E D I N D AY L I G H T I S T H E
HEART OF THE DEVELOPMENT 
I T S F U N C T I O N A L I T Y I S C O M P L E T E LY F L E X I B L E F O R L A R G E
S C A L E A C T I VAT I O N
T H E R E TA I L PA S S A G E S A N D S PA C E S W E R E S C U L P T E D A N D
H O N E D T O C R E AT E A S E N S E O F S O F T A N G U L A R S PA C E S
IN HARMONY WITH THE ARCHITECTURE. ANGLES AND
CORNERS WERE TRANSFORMED INTO A RADIUSED FORMS
, A N D A S PAT I A L L A N G U A G E O F S E R P E N T I N E L I N E S , S O F T
C U R V E S , A N D S C U L P T E D L AY E R S WA S E S TA B L I S H E D
OFFICE UNIT PLAN VIEW
SPACE / PLANNING

OFFICE TOWER DETAILS

 SPACE / PLANNING
INFERENCE

Mall corridors are planned to maximize customer flow and visibility. There is
SITE PLAN a minimum width of 6m between retail facade on double loaded aisles. 

Ensuring absolute effectiveness in the positioning and visibility of the

vertical circulation (escalators and lifts). Optimized distance between
escalators (50 -70 m ideal) ensuring clear view lines and optimizing flow. 

Planning seamless connectivity between the mixed uses (particularly at 81).

MRT, surrounding streets, parking, underground, urban links shaped the
mall planning. 

Creating synergy and interplay between interior/ exterior spaces including

shrunken plaza and courtyards 

Leveraging main anchor opportunity and locating vertical anchors to draw

the eye to high level food, entertainment and other leisure operations,
introduce unique retail formats such as double storey shop frontages and
multi-story display show cases along the mall facades 

Ensuring the utmost sense of quality, comfort and convenience for shoppers
throughout the mall with special attention to the design customer touch
points, services, furnishings and comfort zones, information and wayfinding
clarity 

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 INTERIOR
CONCEPTS
The Spring City 66 ‘Customer Experience’ is conceived as
a journey rich in visual textures, natural tones, sinuous
lines and cultural accents, yet contemporary and simple.
Utmost emphasis was placed on materiality and
detailing. The interiors are designed as a luxurious
showcase of stone, wood and arts craftsmanship, to
compliment the first line brand positioning of the mall.
Visitors meander through a simple network of natural
spaces accented with cultural motifs, patterns and
comfort zones. Social hubs are located throughout the
mall. Luxury furnishings, concierge counters, planters,
bins etc. are designed to reflect commitment to
customer care.
 INTERIOR
CONCEPTS

FEATURES
CENTRAL ATRIUM 
Inspired by local fields and markets, the handcrafted floor references field
patterns in a modern and abstract way.

A high technology louvred ceiling bathes the space in filtered daylight and
dynamic illumination at night.

The glass lift tower, atrium edges, and balconies are honed, curved and
softened.

The coved, back bulkheads mimic the elegant folding of retail exterior facades

ENTRANCES
The main entrance welcomes visitors and gives an immediate impression of
controlled luxury.
  
The eye is welcomed by sinuous floor and ceiling lines drawing people deeper
into the mall
  
Illuminations, levels, daylight to enhance the large urban scale of the space
  
Graphics, furnishings and counters provide an enticing portal for customers to
enter and explore
  
 INTERIOR
CONCEPTS

FEATURES
REST ROOMS 

The cool grey and white marble interior with

wood accents adopts a theme of reserved luxury
designed to pamper and relax guests. 
  
Ergonomic attention is given to concealed soap
dispensers , tissue holder and waste bins . 
  
Intelligently its mirrors and careful placement of
overhead lights prevents glare and overly bright
reflections 
  
  
  
MAIN
LOBBY
FURNITURE AND MATERIALITY

To contrast with the metal / glass language of the architecture

and express the contextual emotions of Kunming. A natural
materiality was adopted in the finishes and furnishings of the
mall. Following extensive research, a rich assessment of
marble stone was selected. The stone toned marble conveys a
strong sense of local contour and gives a natural aesthetics to
the space. With over 20 marble and 6 finishes, infinite tones
and textures subtly wash the surfaces of the space. 
  
To emphasis the stone other natural materials were used such
as black stainless steel for skirting, 
  
simple grained wood veneer on lobby walls, 
and a clean white gypsum ceiling, 
  
In voids, atriums, lift lobbies and other traditional spaces,
wood veneer finishes were used to differentiate the space 
  
In these zones specially crafted ceiling features were designed,
using the fire-resistant metal in wood film finish 
FURNITURE AND MATERIALITY
 Inspired by the fields and terraces of the area, the folding geometry on the retail podium sculpts a

SMART FACADE subtle yet elegant articulation along its main facades and incorporates local stone. Convex chevrons
create a dynamic interaction between light and shadow during the day, and at night offer a welcoming
glow through carefully incorporated accent lighting. Strong horizontal elements carved out of the
podium create shading and form a key design feature in the podium.
FAÇADE PATTERN
The office tower has clearly differentiated facades, responding to solar orientation and
views. Each facade maximizes natural light to the building’s interior, while also reducing heat
gain. The Y-shaped fins on the east and west façades provide shading, while the north and south
façades offer unobstructed vistas to the city and natural landscapes. The tower’s crown
incorporates feature lighting, giving the form a lantern-like effect that marks Spring City 66 on
the Kunming skyline.
FEATURE STONE WALL
 SECTION 

RETAIL SECTION 
 SECTION 

OFFICE SECTION
SECTION 

ANTENA

LIFT'S MACHINE AREA

LIFTS
RETAIL SECTIONAL PERSPECTIVE

OFFICE FLOORS
ELEVATION

SOUTH ELEVATION

NORTH ELEVATION
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES
  Pre-certified LEED Gold, Spring City 66 maximizes energy conservation,
environmental comfort, and material efficiency. The landscaping in the plaza
removes pollutants from the air, while the hardscaping aids in rainwater
management by diverting runoff into an on-site cistern for future use. The
podium green roof improves insulation, mitigates stormwater runoff, and
reduces the building’s heat island effect. It also includes photovoltaic panels
which minimize the development’s reliance on Kunming’s power grid.

Stitching together the series of varied height programs, the roof unites the
building into a singular peeling surface forming an upper sky park. Almost a
type of urban origami, the roof and walls fold to orient users along the public
boulevard, as well as to allow the building to echo the surrounding mountains
identifying the space as a moment of landscape blurred with its urbanism
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NAME : SIDDHARTH SAHOO

REG NO: 1802106010
LITERATURE STUDY