1) This plot is the subject of Professional Competition. The building set out for this plot is a Shopping Complex. The size of the plot is 20,912 m2 and divided into the north and south subplots of equal size. The total built area of the Shopping Complex is approximately 30,000 m2. The shopping complex is a centerpiece of MOLEWA. Huayan Group, the Project Investor, has signed agreements with several provincial governments to promote a new model of commerce in cities such as Ruichang. As China’s export-driven economy shifts inland, a consortium of OEM manufacturers has formed an alliance with Huayan to provide less developed inland provinces with high-quality merchandise with proper branding and direct market channels, The Shopping Complex is to host stores and shops of the alliance committedto offering goods and services superiorto what is extant in China’s developing cities. As well, the shopping complex will serve as a depository of e-commerce deliveries, as a solution of the last-mile problem of e-commerce which is affecting the country population. Per agreement with the governments, the Shopping Complex must have the following mandatory features:
•Two regular movie auditoriums, each with a seating capacity of approximately 200;
•One large movie auditorium dedicated to film re-runs, with a seating capacity up to 500;
•A public library with a holding capacity of 100,000 books and magazines
•A physical exercise facility able to accommodate up to 200 users simultaneously
2) The contestant has the freedom to design shop spaces, public spaces, indoor rest places and displays, food concessions, etc. The total number of shops will not be less than 200. Retail storage needs are to be accommodated within the design; bulk warehouse needs need not be considered.
3) Taking into account of the Gourmet Complex described in Plot 4, food services in the Shopping Complex should be kept simple and straightforward, featuring primarily fast food and casual snacks/beverages.
4) Because of the division of Plot 5 by the east-west center street, the Shopping Complex will likely consist of two buildings. In order to facilitate the flow of traffic, the two building shall be connected with appropriate overpasses.