Insight Design
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Beijing Universal Studio CityWalk

北京环球影城城市大道

A major arrival and retail district for Beijing Universal Resort, integrating hotel, riverside parkland, transit plaza and complex visitor movement.

* Indicates a project Jane Huang participated in during her tenure at AECOM.

Universal globe plaza anchoring the CityWalk arrival experience

Location

Beijing, China

Area

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Client

Universal Beijing Resort

Status

Built

Project Introduction

Context, scope and design response

Inspired by Chinese cultural elements, the landscape sequence creates a festive arrival experience while managing intensive commercial and transit flows.

Project Context

  • Built destination project in Beijing Universal Resort
  • Includes CityWalk street, riverside park and metro plaza
  • Complex function, form and circulation requirements

Design Scope

  • Destination arrival landscape
  • Themed commercial public open space
  • Movement, plaza and riverside integration

Gallery

Drawings, built images and project details

Recognisable arrival landmark within the destination sequence
Commercial street scene combining lighting, storefronts and pedestrian movement
Street node supporting themed retail and visitor circulation
Landmark sign and planting edge shaping the destination arrival
Arrival plaza supporting visitor gathering and movement
Themed retail frontage integrated with pedestrian open space
Retail street sequence supporting visitor flow and themed storefronts
Complex frontage and planting integrated with pedestrian circulation