DESIGN PAR EXCELLENCE

Design International has been at the forefront of retail-led design for 60 years. Staying sustainable and contemporary is their mainstay

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Design International is a commercial architectural and design practice working globally and recognised for the masterplan and design of large-scale retail, leisure and mixed-use developments. Recently, Design International made headlines with the public announcement of Lykli Noida, a mixed-use development set to redefine the skyline of Noida, India. The opening is forecast for 2028. The site is situated on the edge of Sector 51 in the National Capital Region (NCR). The project’s overall form is inspired by the concept of confluence. The two towers are positioned to face and mirror the confluence of the train lines at the site. The exterior draws inspiration from the Himalayas to create a pixelation that generates a cold and quite severe façade designed to shield the people entering the building. From the bustling lower levels, the design organises spaces to gradually quiet the flow of visitors as they ascend. At the top levels, dining and entertainment spaces are arranged around a central area that offers both indoor and outdoor settings, filled with natural light and lush greenery, to promote social interactions and relaxation.

Lucio Guerra, Chief Design Officer and Partner at Design International tells Construction Week about their creative process and discusses the future of architecture and retail in a rapidly evolving world.