Created as an integrated space, the two level enclosed regional shopping center designed by world famous architect, Daniel Libeskind, with interior design by Benoy, will be the first of its kind in Korea. The name ‘Riverstone' expresses the dynamic relationship between the movement of nature and the built spatial environment to create a harmony of human scale and urban activity. Like the smooth flow of water across the riverbed, customers will circulate with ease through the linked series of spaces at Riverstone. The layout of Riverstone inspires by name, ‘river + stone,' with the mall snaking its way through the neighboring structuring and parkland (the Central Park, the Northeast Asia Trade Tower, hotel, office building and the Songdo Convensia Convention Center), defining the streetscape and perspective views. Riverstone will become South Korea's first international style shopping mall and as a premier shopping venue in Korea. To achieve this, Taubman Asia, fee developer for the 1,130,000 square feet (105,000 square meter) retail and entertainment complex, is integrating the essential ingredients of convenience and superior store merchandising, making Riverstone a truly world-class destination.
The shopping hub of Songdo IBD will also feature major tenants Lotte Department Store, Tesco Homeplus hypermarket, Megabox Cinemas, a food emporium, ice rink and approximately 150 specialty stores.
Riverstone will also feature an integrated dining and entertainment destination anchored by a unique ice rink and multiplex cinema. Thinkwell, world-class entertainment expert, is developing the ice rink and entertainment concepts for this one of a kind development. MBBD, international food hall specialists, have also been appointed to assist in the creation of a brilliant, 1,200 seat dining concept for the center. The ice rink will also host major interactive entertainment events for which the second floor festival food area will provide a fantastic viewing platform.
About Taubman Asia
Taubman Asia is a subsidiary of Taubman Centers - a global leader of the shopping center industry. Taubman Asia focuses on owning, managing, developing and acquiring high-quality and sustainable retail real estate projects in Asia that leverage Taubman's strong retail planning, design and operational capabilities.
Taubman Centers is a real estate investment trust engaged in the development and management of regional and super regional shopping centers. Taubman's 24 U.S. owned and/or managed properties, the most productive in the industry, serve major markets from coast to coast. Taubman Centers is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For more information about Taubman, visit www.taubman.com.