MEGA Silkway is a new format social space in Astana. The shopping and entertainment center, with a total area of 141,201 m2, opened in 2017 as a gateway to EXPO.
For visitors, there is a shopping space, restaurants, the first IMAX cinema in Kazakhstan, a skating rink, an amusement park and a roller coaster.
Today MEGA Silkway is a major shopping mall and a symbol of EXPO. The spacious public space has become a center of attraction, family recreation and cultural leisure for millions of visitors monthly (according to analysts).
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The bright interior is full of Kazakh motifs and works of local artists. It reflects how residents perceive space, what atmosphere they like, and also creates a sense of place and emphasizes national identity.
MEGA Silkway is sustainable. It is an energy-efficient building (the region has high temperature differences), with an optimized water consumption system, rainwater collection, extensive glazing to maximize natural light, and excellent transport links.