providing a visual feature as well as shading and weather protection for shoppers entering the building . Feature lighting has been used to create a dynamic effect at night .
Additional shops that face onto the parking area were included in the overall retail layout and a continuous canopy has been added along the main elevation to provide a pedestrian friendly edge and weather protection between entrances . A total upgrade to the parking area has been completed that includes new lighting , landscaping and paving .
The transformation of the existing Art Deco themed centre to a contemporary aspirational mall has been extreme . use of mirror and polished porcelain tile finishes with stainless steel detailing create a chic but warm feel to the double volume space .
Extensive natural light is introduced via centrally positioned skylights that culminate in the large central skylight and articulated ceiling at over 14m in height . Shading over the seating area is created with the use of steel ‘ tree like ’ structures that introduce a counterpoint to the
Food Court Although the existing mall had a large food court , Liberty Properties decided to relocate and enlarge the food court offering . This was enhanced by the inclusion of an eight screen cinema complex and entertainment component ( bowling alley and games arcade ).
The new food court provides a new heart to the centre with a large promotions court and extensive public seating where volume and natural light has been maximised . The position of the food court provided an additional entry to the centre with extra parking on a under-utilised area of the site that is bordered by the railway line . This new parking area provided safe and secure parking with convenient access to the food court , particularly during the evening trading hours .
The new food court is a contemporary design , using high quality contemporary finishes . Walnut timber panelling has been used extensively . Feature lighting on demising columns and the
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