Towering ahead: Xiamen developers invest heavily to build prime residential and mixed-use property
Prime business areas boast multibillion dollar projects, from the landmark Xiamen Shimao Mo Sky Mansion, to Sino Group’s scenic Mayfair by The Lake
Developers have unveiled several large mixed-use and residential projects in Xiamen’s prime business areas.
In Xiamen’s Xiagang district, where heritage buildings have been renovated, Shimao Property Holdings has developed the 5 billion yuan (HK$5.8 billion) Xiamen Shimao Mo Sky Mansion, which consists of two 300-metre skyscrapers on an approximately 30,000-square-metre plot. One tower features a five-star hotel and grade-A offices, while the other is dedicated to upscale “small office, home office” (SOHO) units aimed at professionals and enterprises. A mega shopping and entertainment centre occupies the development’s multilevel podium.
The company says the SOHO apartments are in the 64-storey Tower A and all have views of Xiamen’s harbour. The finely finished apartments range from 50 sq m to 1,700 sq m, and with 3.6m ceilings. Xiamen Shimao Mo Sky Mansion also offers upmarket lifestyle leisure and commercial facilities, the developer says, citing its ambition to a create a commercial landmark for the city.
“Through this project, we bring together the cosmopolitan business hub; SOHO for elite professionals; and lifestyle shopping venue. We aim to pioneer the international upscale ‘one-stop shop’ consumption and lifestyle experience in Xiamen,” Shimao Property Holdings says.
The overall design was aimed at furthering sustainable urban development in the city. Northwest of the project, the massive Gulangyu Island development offers views of other scenic spots, such as Zhangzhou City, Kinmen Island, and the South Putuo Temple.
Xiamen Shimao Mo Sky Mansion’s architecture blends into the city’s skyline and offers breathtaking ocean views from a coveted location. The twin towers’ symmetric, balanced design represents two giant sails of a gigantic vessel on the waterfront, and evokes Xiagang’s local heritage. As a vertically integrated business, Shimao Property Holdings also has a wholly-owned property management company.