Before the renovation, the pedestrian bridge was close to the steps at the entrance of the plaza, forming a cramped entrance space. At the same time, steps and barrier-free ramps were set up at the entrance of the shopping mall, resulting in layers of height differences, weakening the connection between the commercial interface and the sidewalk. The lack of dynamic functions in the plaza also reduced its appeal to passers-by. In addition, the parking lots on the east and west sides of the original plaza accounted for too large a proportion, and were simply separated from the plaza by flower beds and railings, which made it impossible for the plaza to form a sense of enclosure and became a large passageway for passing through.

The renovated Tianyue Plaza is divided into five areas, including the entrance sidewalk area, two activity areas on both sides of the middle, the pedestrian area running through the north and south in the center, and the street-facing store area. We created an enclosed space where you can stay through plants, height differences, functional layout and lighting design. The scheme sets concave steps at the entrance area to widen the originally cramped entrance space of the plaza, and at the same time defines the area of the plaza through height differences. Trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants of different heights are matched with each other, and together with the supporting planting pools and seats, a leisure plaza with rich spatial levels is enclosed. The scheme canceled the original entrance steps and barrier-free ramps of the shopping mall. By finding the slope of the site, a natural height difference was formed, so that the plaza can also become an outdoor space for shops, blurring the interface of the public space. At the same time, we set up blank activity areas on the east and west sides, so that it can be a playground for children to play and run around, and can also host specific activities such as band performances.In addition, we enhanced the enclosure of the entire plaza through lighting design. The dandelion lamp forms an interface of light, and the spherical shape creates a three-dimensional sculptural sense, which complements the scattered herbs and enhances the sense of space of the plaza.

 

In order to increase the vitality of the plaza, the design set up an installation sculpture on the west side of the center of the plaza. The overall shape of this steel sculpture presents a posture from high to low from the entrance area to the street-facing store area, creating a significant sign of the plaza without blocking the display of shops along the street. The circular steel sculpture rises and falls, forming arches of different sizes and enclosing the spray area in the center. Children can run freely inside the sculpture and experience the fun of nature in the mist. The sculpture uses a double-skin perforated design, with a silver exterior and colorful interior, which allows it to switch between different states during the day and at night. During the day, it is an elegant art installation, and at night it is an atmosphere maker, flashing colorful light under the illumination of lights.