Manauara Shopping Center celebrates the natural beauty of the city and the Amazon. A large cluster of rainforest Buritisal palm trees shade the stunning outdoor food court. A grouping of 50-meter tall Castanheira trees provides a spectacular entrance for visitors. The dramatic meeting of the nearby Rio Negro and the Amazon River inspired the design of Manaus Mall. The two rivers come together but do not mix, creating a multicolored swirl for several kilometers. The Manaus Mall reflects this junction of two powerful rivers through the roof and interior design. Two slightly different colors, which come close to mixing, separate two sides of the interior. Similar to bird watching and forest lookout stations, outdoor dining terraces are immersed in the Amazonian environment. Parking is located on two quadrants that straddle the complex, each located near one of the two main entrances.
Facts + Figures
Location
Manaus, Brazil
Area
135,000 m2
Scope
Architecture and Interior Design
Client
Sonae Sierra
Status
Built, Opened 2009
Program
Urban Shopping Center