As a contemporary interpretation of alpine spirit, this retail space takes "mountain ranges" as its narrative core, innovatively blending the grandeur of Canada’s coastal mountains with Chongqing’s local mountain-city culture.
The exterior features a striking three-dimensional rock texture, echoing both the raw power of North America’s coastal mountains—the birthplace of Arc’teryx—and the undulating terrain of Chongqing’s undulating "mountain city" landscape.
The project reinterprets the black-glazed ceramic firing techniques of the Song Dynasty, transforming the natural gradients of kiln-fired glaze into mountainous textures on the store’s massive stone walls. This design metaphorically references glacial etchings from the Squamish Mountains while also drawing from the natural imagery of Chongqing.
The interior evoke a rugged alpine atmosphere through natural materials: Climbing-rope display racks, a mountain-shaped service counter, and imagery of North American peaks create an immersive "mountains refine the self." experience. Through revitalized craftsmanship and material dialogues, the space achieves a harmonious symbiosis of nature, culture, and commerce.
