Nanping Paradise Walk is located in the core business area of Nanan District, Chongqing, surrounded by densely built urban structures from the 80s’ and 90s’. The existing function of the site is a major bus terminal, which is incorporated into the new shopping center building of 110,000 sm. Site elevations vary from the south side to the northwest side, with a difference of 11 meters.

Metro Line 3, under use, is connected to the LG2 and LG1 levels of the shopping center. Metro Line 10, still under construction, runs diagonally through the site at 50 meters below ground. The exit ramps, ventilation intakes, elevators, and transfer passages of Line 10 are designed and constructed in conjunction with the project, connecting the metro users with the bus terminal and the mall at various levels.

As an exemplary TOD development and urban infill project, the design seeks to coordinate among complex relationships between traffic circulation, site elevation, and transit connectivity to achieve optimal performances. The building façade design is also reflective of the latent intertwined urban forces and site conditions.