P A G E 1 2 P A G E 1 3 S W I R E P R O P E R T I E S S W I R E P R O P E R T I E S Modern retail inspired by ancient culture. That’s original. Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu In a world struggling to protect tradition and cultural identity, Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu is a breath of fresh air. Instead of the conventional tower approach, Taikoo Li Chengdu, designed by The Oval Partnership, architects of Taikoo Li Sanlitun, continued the ‘lane ’retail concept with a strong aesthetic directly inspired by traditional Sichuan architecture with an innovative, modern approach. This example of the Taikoo Li concept features six traditional courtyards and buildings within the site that have been preserved and revitalised. The adjacent Daci Temple also contributes to the historical and cultural essence of the complex. Modern retail concepts inspired by ancient culture. That’s original. Making streets taste better. That’s original. Tong Chong Street Market Tong Chong Street Market is a great example of how thinking outside of the box can transform neighbourhoods and communities. Established in 2016 as a way to promote a new and emerging culinary art form - gourmet street food. Tong Chong Street Market has grown to be a haven for advocates and influencers of all things delicious as well as healthy and sustainable approaches to growing, cooking, reposting and recycling food. Each market-day is a vibrant, social event featuring everything from fresh farmers’ produce to creative dishes, cooking tips, and the latest food and beverage trends. Making streets taste better. That’s original. Providing people experiences to remember. That’s original. Creating a green oasis beneath train tracks. That’s original. Building lifestyle destinations on cultural foundations. That’s original. Cityplaza Ice Palace You never forget your first attempt at ice skating. The nerves, the wobbles, the laughter, and the family and friends you hold onto for dear life. It’s the kind of memory you cherish, which is why in 1982, Swire Properties had the original idea of creating Ice Palace inside Taikoo Shing’s Cityplaza Shopping Mall. Since then, Ice Palace has become a popular training ground for many of Hong Kong’s competitive skaters. And Cityplaza has continued to find countless new ways to give the local communities one-of-a-kind memories, including the time they transformed the skating rink into a colourful giant ball pit. Providing people experiences to remember. That’s original. The Underline In the shade of Miami’s Metrorail elevated train tracks, a beautiful and original idea has taken root. Working together with Miami-Dade County, the local community, and award-winning architecture studios James Corner Field Operations, we are helping to transform overlooked and under-utilised land into 10 miles of linear park space complete with urban trails, art installations and public facilities for fitness, yoga and all round wellbeing. Creating an oasis beneath train tracks. That’s original. HKRI Taikoo Hui At the heart of one Shanghai’s Jing’an district is a story of incredible cultural preservation and original thinking. The district has become known for being home to an innovative fashionable retail space, two grade A office towers, two hotels and its serviced apartments including The Middle House. But perhaps, the cornerstone of this community is the ex-Minli Middle School building. In order to preserve this century-old cultural landmark, the building was restored and moved 57 metres on hydraulic jacks. Building lifestyle destinations on cultural foundations. That’s original. Find out more of Swire Properties’ stories of originality here