Case Study: SvitloMall Mixed-Use Complex

How We Integrated Retail, Offices, Living, and Leisure into a Single Urban Landmark
~40,000 m²
total GBA
11
above-ground + 2 underground floors
58%
efficiency including parking
5+
integrated functions - retail, offices, apartments, hotel, sports, rooftop

An integrated mixed-use concept that combines retail, residential, office, and leisure functions within one cohesive architectural volume.

Designed along a key urban transport corridor, SvitloMall redefines the idea of a multifunctional complex - blending urban energy, comfort, and landscape integration within a dense metropolitan environment.

Project Overview

SvitloMall unites multiple urban functions in a single structure:

  • Retail center with a modern atrium and glazed dome
  • Supermarket, restaurants, and a food hall
  • Offices with flexible layouts and dedicated circulation cores
  • Apartments and a hotel with separate entrances and lobbies
  • Sports club with swimming pools and SPA (1,000–1,800 m²)
  • Rooftop terraces for events and public recreation
  • Two-level underground parking with optimised access routes

Each function was designed to operate autonomously while maintaining seamless vertical and spatial connectivity within the overall building system.

Strategic Significance

SvitloMall acts as a catalyst for the transformation of a transitional urban corridor — a zone defined by the intersection of residential, industrial, and transport infrastructures. The project introduces a new model for compact, self-sufficient mixed-use architecture that enhances both economic efficiency and urban quality.By combining commercial and social functions within one integrated structure, SvitloMall establishes a sustainable balance between private development and public benefit.

Scale & Programme

  • Total GBA: 38,209–40,000 m²
  • 11 above-ground + 2 underground levels
  • Functions: Retail, Offices, Apartments, Hotel, Sports Club, Food Hall, Rooftop
  • Efficiency: 58% (including parking)
  • Special Features: Noise and sunlight control, autonomous vertical systems, acoustic façades, landscaped terraces
  • Location: Urban arterial zone

Key Challenges & Solutions Implemented

  • Limited site area along a major transport artery
  • Noise exposure, insolation limits, and overhead power lines
  • Integration of multiple autonomous functions
  • Need for high efficiency within complex spatial constraints
  • Compliance with safety and comfort standards
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Urban Analysis
Studied surrounding transport, residential, and industrial context to optimise orientation and access.
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Acoustic Design
Applied double-skin façades and materials for sound and thermal control.
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Insolation Planning
Optimised residential and office layouts to meet daylight and neighbour requirements.
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Functional Zoning
Retail placed on active lower levels; offices, residences, and hotel positioned above.
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Vertical Autonomy
Dedicated lift and stair cores for each function, ensuring independent operation.
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Structural Coordination
Early integration of MEP, HVAC, and structural systems during schematic design.
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Facade Solutions
Three façade concepts using glass, corten, marble, and stone to create contrast and rhythm.
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Atrium & Rooftop Design
Introduced internal atrium and rooftop terraces for daylight, greenery, and community use.
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Parking Optimisation
Multiple design scenarios tested to maximise capacity and circulation efficiency.
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Integrated Collaboration
Coordinated architecture, engineering, and client teams to align technical and aesthetic objectives.

Economic Impact

The project creates a multifunctional ecosystem that stimulates economic activity and community development.
By combining retail, offices, hospitality, and residential functions within a single structure, it drives efficient land use, job creation, and sustainable revenue growth.

Through smart integration of design, engineering, and operations, the complex establishes a scalable model for future mixed-use developments.

Result

SvitloMall delivers a fully functional and efficient mixed-use environment that operates as a self-contained ecosystem. It integrates retail, residential, office, and leisure functions while maintaining spatial comfort, technical precision, and visual harmony.The building’s form, façade articulation, and rooftop landscape contribute to the urban identity of its surrounding district - transforming a transitional area into a vibrant destination for work, living, and recreation.

SvitloMall exemplifies the new generation of mixed-use architecture - compact, efficient, and human-centered. Through integrated planning, environmental analysis, and multidisciplinary coordination, the project redefines how architecture can merge functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability within a dense urban context.

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