Monday, August 5, 2024 Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre of Macau, M8 is poised for its soft opening in September 2024, just 50 meters from Senado Square on Travessa Do Roquete. This groundbreaking urban renewal project is spearheaded by China State Construction Engineering (Macau) Co. Ltd.
, a subsidiary of China State Construction International Holdings Limited, marking a significant achievement for the company. M8 represents a commitment to sustainable development in Macau, preserving the sentiments and memories of the local community. It aims to revitalize Macau’s city center, transforming it into a cultural landmark, tourist attraction, boutique shopping hub, and experiential vertical complex, establishing itself as a new cultural and commercial icon in Macau.
The name “M8” is steeped in rich significance. “M” signifies Macau, while “8” reflects its unique location, occupying 8% of Macau’s original land and surrounded by eight world heritage sites within a hundred-meter radius. These heritage sites encompass Senado Square, IAM Building, the Holy House of Mercy, the Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Lou Kau Mansion, St.
Dominic’s Church, and St. Dominic’s Square. M8, a project designed by the Oval Partnership, is being developed on the site of the former dormitory for Macau Post Office employees.
The design draws heavily from Macau’s diverse historical culture, incorporating both Chinese and Portuguese architectural elements. This.