THE WHARF HOLDINGS LIMITED June 3, 2016, Hong Kong - Chengdu International Finance Square ("Chengdu IFS") is honoured to receive the "2016 VIVA Best-of-the-Best Design and Development Award" presented by International Council of Shopping Center ("ICSC"), representing China's first-ever commercial property project winning this top global title. Christina Hau, General Manager (Operations) of Wharf China Estates Limited, received the award at the ceremony held at Las Vegas on May 22, 2016.
Christina Hau receives the award from ICSC at the ceremony
Doreen Lee, Vice Chairman of The Wharf (Holdings) Limited said, "We are thrilled that Chengdu IFS has become China's first-ever commercial property project winning this top global title
presented by ICSC. Our team will continue to work hard to reflect VIVA's spirit - Vision, Innovation, Value and Achievement in our future projects."
New Landmark with "City within a City" Design Redefines Quality LifestyleICSC commented, "Chengdu IFS was honoured for its 'City within a City' mixed-use design, which incorporates premium office space, Niccolo Hotel, and luxury residential properties that sit above its flagship eight-level retail and lifestyle podium. The center, developed by The Wharf (Holdings) Limited, has a Family Zone featuring an ice skating rink, food court, and family and children's stores; High Zone featuring double height shopfronts containing nearly 300 top-tier luxury and lifestyle brands; Sky Zone housing trend and contemporary brands as well as major entertainment and food and beverage anchors; and the Sky Garden - a green roof space with a unique sculpture garden, dining options, and art gallery. Located in the heart of the central business district, Chengdu IFS sets a striking benchmark for mixed-use developments in the Western China Region."
"Designed by Benoy, an international acclaimed architectural firm, Chengdu IFS shopping mall is proud of its world-class architectural design, facilities and world-class property management. Providing unmatched quality service and unique shopping experience, the development has not only realised sustainability of green intelligence but it has also raised the bar for commercial properties and set a role model amid the rapid internationalization of Chengdu."
"Architectures form city landscape, business activities visualise city brand while culture defines city character. In addition to the pursuit of excellence in architectural design and business management, CDIFS brings to live a host of talk-of-the-town events since its opening two years ago. Along its "City within a City" concept, Chengdu IFS aims to introduce new lifestyle and new shopping experience beyond luxury shopping for people in Chengdu." Ms Lee added.
Chengdu IFS' AchievementsChengdu IFS complex is the first of the five IFS projects developed by The Wharf (Holdings) Limited with an investment amounting to RMB 17 billion. The mixed use project has won a number of awards and recognitions since opening in 2014 with some highlights below:
2015-2016 Real Estate Design China Award--Top 10 Golden Commercial Projects by China Real Estate Architects in March 2016
Platinum Level Certification of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by USGBC in March 2016
"Design & Development Excellence - New Developments" Gold Award, ICSC Asia Pacific
Shopping Center Awards 2015 in October 2015
Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards 2014 by Hong Kong Interior Design Association in November 2014
China Property Awards 2014--Best Mixed-Use Development (China) by Ensign Media and Perspective Magazine in November 2014
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the world's largest trade association of the shopping centre industry with 70,000 members in over 100 countries. ICSC global awards aims to recognise candidates with extraordinary achievement in design, development, marketing, sustainability and social service in the global retail real estate industry. For the 2016 VIVA Best-of-the-Best Design and Development Award, Chengdu IFS faced intense competition with candidates from the U.S., Canada, Europe and the Asian Pacific.
Winners receiving this top title over the past five years included Liverpool One in UK (2011), Westfield London in UK (2012), Santa Monica Place in California, U.S. (2013), City Creek Center in Salt Lake City of Utah, U.S. (2014) and Trinity Leeds in UK (2015).
Chengdu IFS has quickly become a new landmark in China West with its "City within a City" design
Sculpture Garden on Level 7 enables the public to enjoy green space and appreciate art
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