In order to achieve that effect, upscale design elements such as polished granite, porcelain tile, wood, carpet, leather chairs and wooden coffee tables were chosen for the mall, which houses 150 stores over 1.5 million square feet of space. Skylights and wall coverings were also used to promote the high-end theme, while creating a comfortable shopping experience.
To depict the Polaris star, an important feature to the mall, the architects chose a variety of natural stone, which was custom cut for the project. "The biggest challenge was bringing natural stone to meet other materials," said Pattison. "We wanted a smooth transition between floors. We would only select materials we could control.