Saturday, September 12, 2009

Mobile retail





Looking at this mobile retail, I am looking into the disappearance of shopping complex and mall, despite the government's effort to revitalise Orchard Road. Building gigantic malls bearing iconic significance is currently a trend. ION Orchard has dominated the shopping district and soon shaping up the city skyline. ORCHARD CENTRAL is massive. Mass are emphasised in these two design scheme.

Having said that, i personally feel that this kind of image will soon be replaced by the notion of convenience. Mobile retail like the one above is not a new trend after all. We already have mobile library back in the 1960s, travelling around the island to provide knowledge for the young generations. With the rising rental prices and also the struggle for space. Retail therapy could only be at your doorstep anytime u want.

Moreover, online shopping is now part of the younger generation's lifestyle too. What beats the comfort of your home, choosing what you want to purchase and the items will be delivered in the matter of days. Yes, you might argue that the experience of shopping in malls is more realistic, cause you get to try out clothes and risk internet scam and deception. Online shopping could be a possible X factor in the future.

With all these, who needs shopping centre in the future? They will be just a hub for tourists to keep our shopping city alive.

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