With its proximity to three main railways, LaLaport Ebina, a large-scale multi-complex shopping center in Japan’s Kanagawa region, is a destination for residents and visitors. With specialty shops, dining and entertainment spaces, the transit-oriented development facilitates a mix of social, cultural and community activities. Inspired by the center’s access to Ebina Station, Gensler’s design concept, “urban loop,” aims to create a gathering and meeting place. The main entrance opens to an atrium, allowing natural light to permeate the interiors. Outdoor terraces give the mall a vibrant street-level presence, creating a bustling urban oasis for Ebina’s community. The resulting solution adapts to changing consumer lifestyles, tastes and demographics.