Parc Central is not merely transit-adjacent, it is transit-integrated. The centre functions as a true urban mobility hub, accommodating rail, road, and micromobility access seamlessly.

• Direct pedestrian connectivity to Guangzhou Metro Lines 1 and 3, and the APM (Automated People Mover).
• Embedded into a multi-kilometre underground commercial network of food, beverage, and retail tenancies – a concept relatively unknown in Australia, but incredibly effective.
• Access to a rapid transit bus terminal and extensive EV scooter parking used by both visitors and delivery services.
• Supported by abundant underground and on-grade parking, and located within walking distance of major international hotels including The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Hyatt, Westin, and Four Seasons.

• Breaking away from the conventional enclosed mall typology, Parc Central is built around an open-air, C-shaped footprint inspired by the form of a Chinese double fish.
• The structure is low-rise, allowing for human-scaled engagement in a high-rise district.
• Generous layered landscaping wraps around the building, featuring sculpted greenery, soft-scaped paths, and a lush rooftop park.
• A dramatic multi-level atrium brings daylight deep into the retail spine, reinforcing calm and spatial orientation.

This approach aligns with the principles of biophilic design, encouraging wellbeing, orientation, and civic engagement.

Parc Central is a masterclass in multi-level, intuitive spatial organisation:

• A central, vertical atrium acts as a visual anchor, connecting all levels.
• Dual-aspect tenancies on the upper floors enjoy exposure both to the internal mall and outward-facing concourses.
• The B1 and B2 levels house a significantly larger GLA footprint, connected via wide staircases and escalators, ensuring seamless circulation.
• Interactive wayfinding gantries and clear digital mapping make navigating the centre highly intuitive—even with over 200 retail tenancies.

• The project replaced a former public square with a vision of creating a “stadium for retail” and a new central park within a dense city block.
• Sustainability features include passive ventilation, natural shading, and the use of long-span glazed steel canopies.
• The transformation demonstrates how under-utilised civic infrastructure can be reinvented into high-performing, community-integrated destinations.

• Far more than a retail centre, Parc Central functions as a public gathering space.
• The central park and hardscaped zones support pop-up retail, art installations, fitness events, and community activations.
• By embedding programming into the design, it transitions from a place of consumption to a hub of engagement and recreation.

• The centre’s iconic roof structure reflects fluidity and nature, unifying the curved façade with the naturalistic landscape.
• While the centre houses flagship global brands like Apple and TOM FORD, it maintains a sense of public openness and comfort.
• This deliberate blend of prestige and accessibility results in a uniquely human, high-performing space.