TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Kaohsiung City on Wednesday opened the new Focus 13 mall at the Kaohsiung Music Center, which sits by the city’s Love River Bay and offers harbor views in an open-plan design.

CNA reported Wednesday that the mall cost about NT$300 million (US$9.5 million) to build and took nearly one year to renovate. The first floor focuses on fashion, lifestyle goods, and local design brands, while the second floor centers on light meals, coffee, and seating.

The mall is run by Koche Development Co., a Tainan-based team known for operating the Hayashi Department Store. General Manager Chen Hui-shu (陳慧姝) said the team aims for annual revenue of about NT$380 million.

The Liberty Times reported that nearly 40 brands have moved in so far. Chen said the team specializes in nontraditional malls and works closely with local designers to stand apart from standard department stores.

Several other spaces are still being planned and will bring in new food brands later. The operator said it will keep working with the Kaohsiung Music Center and nearby businesses to boost activity around Love River Bay.