Take a look at best retail projects of '06
The ICSC 2006 awards honoured outstanding retail projects around the world. Among them was an Indian one.
By The ET Realty Team , TNN |
Take a look at best retail projects of ‘06
When International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) announced the results of its 30th International Design and Development Awards winners recently, an Indian company made it to the list of merit award winners - Pune's Nucleus Mall, from Vascon Engineers Pvt Ltd. "In a location where shopping is merely an activity, shopping has been elevated to a platform of a memorable experience at Nucleus Mall," said ICSC. "Designed on international standards, Nucleus is defined by its soaring atriums, enhanced circulation that allows easy access to retailers, integrated traffic planning, and contemporary interiors that allowed the retailers to stand out. Nucleus is a one stop for work, eat and shop thus bringing in dynamism, culture and profitability under one roof." The project has been designed by KIPA Architects/ Planners and Interior Designers.
ICSC's International Design and Development Awards Program was established in 1977 to recognise outstanding retail projects that have successfully solved many different problems. The awards, says ICSC, honour shopping centre owners, development associates, managers, architects and designers who are the very best at what they do, who design and develop projects that can truly be held up as examples of what can be accomplished with a lot of hard work and creativity. The idea is to provide global recognition of outstanding projects, which "set the standards for the development of retail projects around the world”, in ICSC's words. The submissions for the 2006 awards were judged on criteria that ranged from land use, design, development goals, productivity and innovation.
Here's a look at some of the other award winners.
Capitol Shopping Center, Istanbul, Turkey:
Capitol Shopping Center dominated Istanbul's Asian Side retail scene for over a decade. During the last three years however, new developments began to impact the number of visitors. The owners of the centre decided to carry out an extensive refurbishment, which included a vertical mall expansion with a new extensive skylight roof, improved retail planning, a major extension and redesign of the multiplex cinemas and a renewal and upgrade of the overall retail mix. The facades have been completely re-clad with dramatic lighting effects adding to the local landmark attraction of the building.
Queens Center, Elmhurst, New York, USA:
The renovation and expansion of Queens Center has transformed what was already a very successful shopping center into a retail mecca for the residents of the Borough of Queens. This transformation included an expanded Macy's , a new 200,000 square-foot JC Penney, an extensive renovation that included multi-story atriums infused with natural light, more than one hundred new stores, a new food court which has resulted in the creation of a unique shopping and entertainment destination within New York City.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
(Design award and special award for sustainable design): Spring 2005 was a time of reinvention for Yorkdale Shopping Centre, as they opened their expansion. In order to solidify its coveted position as a premier fashion destination, Yorkdale was ripe for its most ambitious venture in its 40-year history. With the introduction of a new prototype, Yorkdale is a hybrid between conventional mall design and high street shopping. Its transparent roof and exterior scaled architectural storefronts have been embraced by top international brand retailers and shoppers alike, who relish in the abundant natural daylight, the dynamic downtown vibe and a shopping experience that closely approaches one of main street shopping.
Fleur d'Eau, Angers, France (Merit award):
Working with the Chamber of Commerce and the City of Angers, whose centre is classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage, Apsys has transformed the former "Halles" seldom frequented by the inhabitants, into a new shopping centre, beautifully integrated into the surrounding city fabric. Fleur d'Eau is an extraverted mall, opening each shop to the city. A striking glass and metal building of 136,985 square feet offers its transparent windows to passers-by. The lighting effects change according to the natural light. Opened since May 2005, Fleur d'Eau creates new circulation and living possibilities thereby irrigating the centre of Angers and bringing new customers in the whole area.
J Avenue, Bangkok, Thailand:
Lifestyle Centres are popping up everywhere in the world to cater for changing consumer preferences. The right ingredients for a successful Lifestyle Centre are an affluent residential location, entertainment options, table-service restaurants with "lifestyle", and 'multipurposeness'. This is not an easy mix, especially for a barely structured city like Bangkok, but Siam Future Development welcomed the challenge and invested in an 88,000 square feet piece of land located in the residential area home to the elite Bangkokians and wealthy expats. The result is the first-ever Lifestyle Centre in Thailand - J Avenue.
Dolce Vita Coimbra, Portugal:
Designed as part of the modernisation of the University City’s football stadium prior to the Euro 2004 championship, the Dolce Vita Coimbra Shopping Centre was developed underneath the stadium seating. It has four floors of shopping, all below ground level, with natural light, a play of colours through the glass facade and eye-catching steelworks, which appear to hang off the glazed exterior. The centre is an example of integrated planning and original design. The developer also built and paid for an Olympic-size swimming pool and a 3,000-seater multiuse pavilion which are both linked to the centre.
Gateway Mall, Quezon City, Philippines:
From its visionary plan to its fulfillment, Gateway has brought elegance to shopping and set the standard for the upscale malling experience. Built around a one-of-a-kind floating garden and anchored by a 25,000-seater Coliseum, Gateway successfully integrates public transportation into its design, linking two mass transit systems to benefit its patrons. Gateway breathed new life into Araneta Center, attracting new customers; serving as a spark for future residential and office developments in its surrounds. At every turn, the Gateway team turned constraints into opportunities and successfully built what now stands as Araneta Center's symbol of urban renaissance.
Arkadia, Warsaw:
Located on a 22-acre site that formerly contained state-owned warehouses and railroad infrastructure, Arkadia brings new commercial options to Warsaw, Poland. Three levels house over 200 regional and international retailers, many of whom are appearing in the Polish market for the first time. Entertainment and leisure options include a multi-screen cinema, 15 restaurants, and a 10-vendor food court. The design comprises four arcades that express diverse elements of Polish culture and history, and ample parking options, links to nearby transit, and a pedestrian-friendly urban park at the grand entrance to position Arkadia as a dynamic new landmark.
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