Shanghai has recently unveiled a stunning rainforest-inspired market, featuring 32 golden artificial trees that form a metallic jungle. This unique setting is perfect for capturing captivating photos with mesmerizing light and shadow effects.
The interior is adorned with lush green vines and plants, creating a breathtaking cascade of flowers. Not only can visitors shop for groceries and take leisurely walks with their children, but the building itself is also capable of generating its own electricity.
With its cool, modern, and lush green aesthetics, this is undoubtedly set to become Shanghai’s most beautiful market of the future!
The Most Beautiful Market in Shanghai
This trendy and cool market is located in Qibao, Minhang District. It is part of the residential facilities of “Tian’an No. 1,” the second phase of Tian’an Haoyuan, a massive 600,000-square-meter development by Tian’an Group.Yes, it’s the same developer behind the phenomenal internet-famous landmark “Ocean Crystal · Tian’an Thousand Trees.”
Three years ago, when Ocean Crystal · Tian’an Thousand Trees opened on the banks of Suzhou Creek, its unique design featuring 1,000 trees took the internet by storm. Now, the residential facilities of Tian’an No. 1 have also been completed, and the entire building exudes a sci-fi and futuristic vibe.
Currently, the building serves as the project’s sales center and is open to the public. In the future, after the Tian’an No. 1 residences are delivered, it will be transformed into a community market. The upper two floors will be leisure and walking spaces where people can relax and enjoy their free time, while the bottom floor will feature various shops and fresh produce market stalls.
Here, people can not only shop for groceries but also take walks with their children and enjoy a cup of coffee. It’s safe to say that this market is way ahead of its time!
A Self-Powered Golden Jungle
This solar-powered market has a total construction area of approximately 3,450 square meters and consists of three above-ground floors.
The golden streamlined “tree trunks” stand tall and straight, with layers of wavy “tree crowns” growing from the top, extending outwards like flowing water and connecting in the air, creating a canopy. Looking up, it feels as if you’re in the midst of a tropical jungle.
These “architectural trees” are not only unique in appearance but also full of creativity and imagination in their design and function. The combination of wood-grain aluminum panels and aluminum alloy grilles exudes elegance and sophistication. Especially after the lights are turned on in the evening, it’s like stepping into a world of light and shadow art.
Moreover, the tops of the “trees” are covered with semi-transparent canopies and solar panels, which can absorb sunlight and convert it into electricity, providing a continuous source of power for the entire venue. On sunny days, sunlight filters through the canopy and fills the interior of the building, making it as comfortable as being outdoors.
Lush Green Vines and Vibrant Flowers
The interior space of the building is spacious and comfortable, with smooth architectural curves. The design creates a whimsical space with a strong visual impact by incorporating a rotating posture.
The use of large areas of hanging green plants is eye-catching, and the well-designed open-air setting adds to its appeal. At a glance, it resembles a vibrant painting from nature.
In addition to the design highlights of the building itself, the solar tree market has also planned to plant a total of 3,000 native Shanghai tree and shrub species around its perimeter. White magnolias, ginkgos, camphor trees, and oak trees… These plants of different colors and species are densely intertwined and individually coded.
Soon, this place will become another creative and nature-filled new landmark in Shanghai.
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