Exiting layout plans invites commuters to more than just travel.

Xian Metro Line 2 retail
[Xian, China]

It is said '...if China is a tree, Beijing is the crown and Xian the roots'. Xian has a history going back more than 4000 years and the location was a key point for the old silk road.

By introduction of Xian’s Line 2 as being the first metro coming to town now, Claus were invited to give conceptual proposal for the underground retail. The metaphors, history and the rich Xian culture came to the concept of 'old silk road meets new' for this 17 station long line with smaller and larger retail on each stop. Simple, versatile elements with clear references to transport and 'roots' can not only create a beautiful new underground trading representing the new silk road, but can also be branded as well as the famous London Underground, making it an attraction in itself.

Platform and leisure furniture, again with clear references to the concept is clear in below public furniture. Further to this it has been considered that no bags can be placed under the seating so commuter either forget them or believe it’s hidden bags in these 'fear of terror' days.

Large and small scale tenant with in a clear Xian Metro identity wrap.

The fireproof wood cladding represents Xian as the roots of China.

Smaller metro stations receive smaller retail such as only vendor machines.

Merchandise program, as we know it from London underground, is part of adding Xian on the tourist map for other than historical elements.

Meet me under the RED clock... ...the color of Xian Metro logo.

Tenant mix is adjusted so i.e. the station with the town hospital has a flower shop.

Platform furniture with clear references to a train track.

From left to right, these are the 3 furniture elements; open bench (used mostly outdoor), enclosed bench (used mostly indoor) and planter box (outdoor and retail area only).

The platform furniture are further used in the retails indoor and outdoor space wtith planters.

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