San Francisco based Heller Manus Architects has been tapped to design the International Fashion Center in Guangzhou with headquarters for Canudilo, one of the leading high-end man's clothing and accessories firms and luxury brand retailers in China. The International Fashion Center and Canudilo headquarters will include substantial office and retail space, gallery for fashion exhibitions, roof garden, and below-grade parking. 

     With more than 200 retail stores throughout mainland China, the international Canudilo brand has a long history, renowned in the global market for its classic design and quality of luxury offerings.  In addition, Canudilo serves as a first-line agent for many international brands such as Samsonite, Swiss Army Knife, DKNY, and Armani. The International Fashion Center will pursue an environmentally sustainable design plan with energy-saving and green building methods.