Taikoo Li Sanlitun
Taikoo Li Sanlitun (Chinese: 三里屯太古里; pinyin: Sānlǐtún Tàigǔlǐ), formerly Sanlitun Village, is a shopping centre in the Sanlitun area of the Chaoyang District in Beijing, China. It comprises 19 buildings on two sites, a few minutes walk from each other. Besides retail space, the project includes a 99-room boutique hotel, The Opposite House (瑜舍).
Location
Taikoo Li Sanlitun is adjacent to Beijing Subway Line 2 Dongsi Shitiao Station and Line 10 Tuanjiehu Station. Dongdaqiao Station on Line 6 is also close by. It is a ten-minute walk from Tuanjiehu, a twenty-minute walk from Dongsi Shitiao and a twenty-minute walk from Dongdaqiao. It is recommended to take Exit A or D from Tuanjiehu.
History and construction
The centre opened in July 2008 and was developed and managed by Hong Kong-based Swire Properties (Taikoo Properties). It comprise two sites:[1]
- The Piazza (Taikoo Li South)
The centre opened in July 2008 and contains 260+ stores, dining outlets and services including a multi-screen theatre.
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Taikoo Li South at night -
Taikoo Li South -
Taikoo Li South -
Taikoo Li South plaza
- The Deck (Taikoo Li North)
The area includes a large number of stores, especially fashion brands. It also includes art galleries focusing on avant-garde and contemporary Chinese and foreign artists.[2][3][4]
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Taikoo Li North -
Taikoo Li North
Design
It was designed by a group led by the Oval partnership from Hong Kong, and Japanese architect Kengo Kuma (隈 研吾).[5][6]
The design of Taikoo Li South is inspired by Beijing's hutongs, while Taikoo Li North draws its courtyard form from China's siheyuan.[5] The space also includes modern pieces such as an open fountain and little touches from contemporary artists.[7][8]
Other facilities
To the east of the Taikoo Li lies Bar Street, one of Beijing's most popular night destinations for both locals and visitors, with a wide array of bars, clubs, and restaurants.[9]
Just west of Taikoo Li South is the Workers Stadium, Beijing's premier sporting and music venue, and home to the Beijing Guoan.[9]
The C5 Gallery is a professional art institute devoted to promoting young Chinese contemporary artists to a wider audience and facilitating art's positive influence on peoples' lives.[9]
References
- ^ "Design Concept".
- ^ About Sanlitun Village
- ^ [1] (in Chinese)
- ^ [2] (in Chinese)
- ^ a b "Design Concept".
- ^ "Design and Architecture".
- ^ [3] in Chinese
- ^ [4] (in Chinese)
- ^ a b c "Around the Village".
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