Awarded the 2020 Best Placemaking Destination by Retail Leisure International (RLI) and RICS Regeneration Project of the Year, Dahua 1935 celebrates the rich history and character of the oldest commercial district and textile mill in Xi’an China. SPD integrated innovative art elements into the signage, wayfinding, and placemaking master plan, combining industrial elements, LED and neon lighting with delicate textile patterns. Murals and framed photos from the past tell the stories of the historic textile factory.