Chongqing’s New Mixed‑Use Hub Turns Mountains Into Market

A new project in Chongqing, China, is set to open in 2025 and will cover 22, 535 square metres. The development, called the Green Heart Commercial Complex together with the A4X Art Center, is designed to blend shopping, dining and cultural activities into a single park‑like environment. The architects behind the work are Fu Li and Coco Zhou, who worked with a large team of specialists. The project is commissioned by the company Wide Horizon and supported by design groups such as Fan Chou, Dong Siyi and Zhan Wenze. Many different firms handled the details: a landscape studio shaped the surrounding greenery, a construction drawing office prepared the technical plans, and several interior designers created the look for food courts, bookstores and a café.

The site sits in Chongqing’s rugged terrain, so the design responds to the city’s steep streets and scenic vistas. Instead of a straight‑forward mall layout, the complex follows the natural contours, turning slopes into paths and terraces. This approach keeps everyday life at its core while inviting visitors to explore the local culture. The A4X Art Center inside the complex offers gallery space and performance rooms, making art a central part of daily life. Lighting is handled by Brandston Partnership, and structural support comes from XinY Structural Consultants. A dedicated floodlighting team, HdA, will illuminate the park after dark. Overall, the project aims to create a long‑lasting community space that reflects Chongqing’s identity. By integrating commerce, culture and nature, it hopes to become a lasting landmark rather than just another shopping centre.

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