Showcasing the versatility of bamboo as a natural material – with its distinctive curves and smooth form – brings an unprecedented dynamic to an Italian shopping mall.
PROJECTS
CityLife Shopping District is Italy ' s biggest shopping mall.
Versatility of bamboo – at its best
Showcasing the versatility of bamboo as a natural material – with its distinctive curves and smooth form – brings an unprecedented dynamic to an Italian shopping mall.
By Moso International | Photos by Moso International
SETTING A NEW STANDARD
The CityLife Shopping District located in Milan, Italy is designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, and built in the old market district of Milan, close to the historic city centre.
The area is a completely renewed neighbourhood in the city complete with museums, apartments, offices and recreational areas.
Tre Torri, three prominent residential and office towers( also designed by Zaha Hadid, Arata Isozaki and Daniel Libeskind) form an architectural highlight in the neighbourhood. The CityLife Shopping District is built under and between the towers, incorporating the largest shopping mall in Italy with more than 80 shops, 20 restaurants, bars and a cinema. The three towers and the shopping area are located within more than 170 000m ² of public parks.
BAMBOO APPLICATIONS
Bamboo floors and ceilings form the basis of the interior with white, smoothly finished walls. The contrast of white
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