With a long-standing trading history, from bartering to mobile markets, Yiwu established itself as an International Trade City of the 21st century, as a key node in global supply networks. Yet, in the face of shifting lifestyles and increasing international visitors, the city lacks a public commercial realm that merges retail experiences with everyday life.We envisioned Yiwu Place to be an ambassador to the city filled with multi-cultural vibrancy. Yiwu Place and its interconnected open street realms combine global metropolitan identity with localized urban life.