How to bring a touch of Scandinavia to China?

Livat Shanghai will be the prototype of the new breed of urban centres by Swedish Group Ingka Centres. This unique ‘mixed-use meeting place’ anchored by Ikea will connect neighbouring plots and metro station to offer a green oasis in this busy mega city. Our iconic design digs deep into the Scandinavian roots of Ikea generating a sense of oneness thanks to the simplicity of stacked geometries and carefully selected materials. The extensive use of nature smooths the contours of the building, seamlessly sculpting outdoor/indoor experiences to embrace, welcome and celebrate people as they escape the busyness of daily life.