M8

Developer: China State Construction Engineering (Macau) Co., Ltd.
Product: A new landmark at the heart of the Macau World Heritage area
Architect: The Oval Partnership
Total land area: 948 sqm

M8 is a cultural retail destination inspired by Macau’s rich heritage. Located in Macau’s UNESCO district, the project pays homage to the city’s historic context by linking vibrant Senado Square with the surrounding old streets.

Set at the intersection of Travessa do Roquete and Rua da Sé, M8 is within a 10-minute walk from Senado Square and the General Post Office. Senado Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, features traditional Portuguese calcada paving stones. The General Post Office, a beautiful blend of European and Chinese architectural elements, now houses the Communications Museum. Nearby, The Ruins of St. Paul’s, another UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as an icon of Macau’s multicultural history.

M8’s design embraces a sense of locality by blending Chinese and Western elements; integrating modernity with tradition and history; combining dynamic and static aspects; and reinventing the past. The building “grows” naturally from the land, following the cultural context, and integrates with neighbouring historic buildings, communities, and urban areas.

The construction of M8 focuses on quality craftsmanship and creating a sense of place. The sculptural glass façade incorporates 1-millimetre-thick, translucent stone laminates, resulting in a captivating interplay of light in the evening.

Notably, M8 holds the Guinness World Record for “the largest curved stone-laminated glass façade” in the world.

M8 is developed by China State Construction Engineering (Macau) Co., Ltd., an affiliate of China Overseas Group. Established in 1981, the company is one of the largest contractors and most diversified investors in Macau.

The developer was named winner, Best Retail Development (Asia), Best Retail Development (Hong Kong and Macau), and Best Landmark Development (Hong Kong and Macau) at the 18th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards (Grand Final).

This project profile originally appeared in PropertyGuru Property Report Magazine Issue No. 185 on issuu and Magzter. For more information, visit https://english.cscec.com/.