SM Xiamen Chao Block

Phase 4 Chao Block is the final piece that completes the overall SM City retail development located in Xiamen, China. Chao Block is positioned as a trendy, non-traditional retail focusing on Generation Z-alpha consumer group. It consists of 2-level retail podium with an area of 37,000sqm and 5 office towers above. It is designed with an open floor layout that mingles the retail space with social space. The operable shopfront blurs the boundary of indoor and outdoor space, and strikes a strong dialogue with the adjacent phase 1 development to create an energized retail street filled with al-fresco, skate-park, paw-park, and market kiosks. An urban stage with connecting bridges which could be used as a multi-functional event space marks the center of Chao Block. It is coded with the iconic SM blue to make a strong physical and branding statement. The architectural space and retail mix of Chao Block will aim to become the youth energy center of the city.