Solar Trees Marketplace (Shanghai, China) has won ArchDaily’s Building of the Year 2024 – Commercial Architecture.
ArchDaily says: “An ‘architectural forest’ of 32 trees, designed by Koichi Takada Architects, Solar Trees Marketplace has been built to serve as an evolving retail space and a symbol of a future that returns nature to our cities.”
Koichi Takada says, “We were shocked to learn that this site was covered in trees as recently as 1984. Our design seeks to start conversations around what can be achieved through design, and create a living, breathing environment that inspires, nurtures and adapts to the needs of both residents and the community.
“It was important for this building to embody the principles of biophilic design and showcase what progressive sustainable innovation can look like. I believe nature holds the answers – and architecture can start the conversation.”
