At this year’s Sino-Swiss Economic Forum (SSEF), 5 Star Plus Retail Design has decided to participate with the showcase of one of their latest design works. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of Switzerland-China diplomatic relations, the topic focus for SSEF 2020 is focused on “Together for a better future – Smart & Sustainable”. The event was initially scheduled to take place in May 2020 but has since taken a different format due to the effects of Covid-19. The new event format has given the participants more time to take part in dynamic discussions revolving around sustainable efforts of businesses in the Sino-Swiss community in China. The economic forum is a joint effort of SwissCham and the Embassy of Switzerland to create business synergies and share values of participants.
The Project Showcase
5 Star Plus Retail Design was commissioned by China State Grid to design a showroom that educates the public on their green initiative programs that help to efficiently and effectively use, create, and reduce overall energy consumption within China. Different interactive displays allow guests to be immersed in the specifics of each green initiative. The 390sqm space needed to be an open-concept design that allowed guests to move freely between each interactive technology point. LED lighting, aluminum, and rubber flooring create a functional and futuristic environment, durable enough to last for a long time. A holographic display table in the center of the room shows scale models of different cities and allows guests to see how the power is transmitted and conserved in different regions of China.
Our Goal
We take pride in being able to assist in creating a positive green impact in the design industry. Creating educational and functional spaces that help to highlight the green efforts of China is just one way we can help drive impact. Being able to have the opportunity to help other companies expand their green efforts through design and sustainable construction is the small impact we can make in a very large market. For the event, we hope our project inspires other companies and builds a stronger awareness of green initiatives and sustainable construction practices in the retail design industry.
