JLC

Nestled in the heart of Nanjing’s bustling Xinjiekou district, widely recognized as the “No. 1 Commercial Avenue of China’, JLC emerges as a striking new landmark that redefines the urban experience through a seamless blend of retail, culture, and social vibrancy. In collaboration with Hongkong Land, CAN Design brings a fresh and youthful energy into Nanjing’s cityscape, setting a new benchmark in contemporary urban development.
CAN Design has delivered a holistic design solution for JLC, including Retail Planning Enhancement, Façade Design, Interior Design, and Wayfinding & Signage Design, ensuring a seamless and cohesive experience across all touchpoints.
In response to the dense and diverse urban fabric of Xinjiekou, CAN crafted a distinctive and refined aesthetic identity that enhances both visibility and cultural resonance. The project unlocks new possibilities and positions itself as a transformative force across the region.
Spanning approximately 92,000 square meters across eight above-ground floors and four underground levels, JLC is seamlessly connected to Xinjiekou Station on Metro Lines 1 and 2. The design draws inspiration from the traditional ‘Eight Scenic Views of Jinling’, reinterpreting Nanjing’s cultural heritage through spatial storytelling that evokes a contemporary atmosphere infused with local character.
Comprising East and West zones, the design team has thoughtfully infused immersive scenes throughout every corner, crafting a seamless urban journey where visitors can experience the fusion of culture and contemporary design at every step.
The architectural façade of JLC takes cues from Nanjing’s historic city walls, reinterpreted through a refined material palette. Bronze-toned metal panels, glass, multimedia elements, and integrated lighting create a layered, visually dynamic exterior. Stone textures and sculptural forms add depth and sophistication, resulting in a bold, contemporary expression. By night, a large naked-eye 3D screen transforms into a luminous urban landmark, establishing a striking new visual focal point in the cityscape.
JLC embodies a unique fusion of local cultural insight and global lifestyle sensibilities. Under the theme ‘Cheerfully Nanjing’, JLC curates an urban living room at the intersection of luxury, fashion, lifestyle, art, and community.
Through holistic, human-centered design, CAN Design has infused the project with a consistent design language from concept to execution. Every detail expresses the refined lifestyle of Nanjing, resonating with the city’s historical legacy and dynamic commercial pulse.