The Architects chose Rheinzink as the primary cladding material on this façade as it adds a customised , bespoke appeal to the final product and believed that it aided in the strength , class and sophistication of the building .
It was felt that the biggest disadvantage of the existing building and the overall shopping experience was the absence of natural light .
The combination of dark finishes , low ceilings and narrow walkways collectively produced a claustrophobic environment . This led to the installation of the ETFE skylight with a 90 % frit across the length of the atrium . The installation itself was extremely complex as it required the skylight and substructure to be constructed and pieced together above the existing roof to
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