Heatherwick unveils China shopping quarter inspired by Terracotta Army

Heatherwick Xian 2

Xi’an scheme due to complete next year

Heatherwick Studio has unveiled a new shopping district in central China inspired by the Terracotta Army archeological site.

The 115,000sq m scheme is located in the city of Xi’an, the home of the 3rd century BC UNESCO world heritage site.

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