CyPARK / Various AssociatesSave this picture! Arch-ExistShopping CentersChengdu, ChinaArchitects: Various AssociatesAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:18000 mYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 PhotographsPhotographs:Arch-Exist Lead Architects: Lin Qianyi, Yang Dongzi More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!Text description provided by the architects. CyPARK represents an innovative extension of Chengdu's urban context. It features China's first cycling-themed commercial destination, seamlessly integrated into the vibrancy of the city. Located in the Dayuan Area of Chengdu's High-tech Zone, the project occupies the site of the former Vitality Ring (Cultural Museum) of the Chengdu High-tech Cultural Center. Spanning approximately 44,000 square meters, it encompasses a diverse mix of commercial offerings, including fashion retail, catering, sports and outdoor experiences, culture and arts, and lifestyles.Save this picture!Save this picture!The project adopts a semi-open block concept, featuring staggered building volumes. Four cultural buildings, connected by corridors and other public spaces, enclose over 10,000 square meters of ground area and a 4-story vertical space. These interconnected spaces form a cohesive, organic whole. By incorporating the cycling theme, Various Associates turned the original site's limitations into features, focusing the renovation budget on fundamental forms to create a distinctive, growing commercial space.Save this picture!Save this picture!Various Associates has deeply blended cycling culture into the commercial space. Each area is distinct yet interconnected, creating a multi-layered, multidimensional experience. The project has introduced numerous sports-themed stores and young brands, offering one-stop services for cycling enthusiasts, ranging from gear sales to social interactions.Save this picture!Save this picture!As a result, CyPARK has become a vibrant and creative public destination in the city, providing a new platform for the growth and spread of cycling culture.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!CyPARK redefines the relationship between people, space, and the city through the lens of cycling culture. This project represents Various Associate's innovative practice across architecture, landscape, and interior design. It redefines the public nature of a commercial space, transforming it from a mere consumer venue into an urban vitality generator which fosters warm human interactions. It sets a sustainable benchmark for future commercial spaces.Save this picture!Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessAbout this officeVarious AssociatesOfficePublished on April 02, 2025Cite: "CyPARK / Various Associates" 02 Apr 2025. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1028335/cypark-various-associates&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save? CyPARK / You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream