ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards 2013 Finalists · in 2005, offering space for 250 shops on 66,000 sq. m.Strong interest from national and international retailers persuaded Immofinanz

ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards 2013 Finalists


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The ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards are the supremeawards in European retail property, granted for established, new and refurbished or extended projects. From a shortlist of Finalists, outstanding schemes are selected as Award winners. Commendationsmay also be given to selected Finalists, in recognition of particularachievements or features of special interest.

New Developments: SmallProjects less than 20,000 sq. m.

St. Lazare ParisParis, France

New Developments: MediumProjects 20,001 to 45,000 sq. m.

Bulvar Yaşam ve AlışverişMerkeziSamsun, Turkey

Le TerrazzeLa Spezia, Italy

Thier-Galerie DortmundDortmund, Germany

New Developments: LargeProjects 45,001 to 85,000 sq. m.

Akbatı Shopping MallIstanbul, Turkey

New Developments: Extra LargeProjects over 85,001 sq. m.

L’AtollAngers - Beaucouze, France

Westfield Stratford CityLondon, United Kingdom

Specialty Retail (outlet, entertainment centres)

Izmir Optimum Outlet and Entertainment CentreIzmir, Turkey

Refurbishments and/or Expansion Altmarkt-Galerie DresdenDresden, Germany

Silesia City Center Katowice, Poland

Established CentresGordion Shopping CenterAnkara, Turkey

MURPARKGraz, Austria


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St. Lazare Paris introduced a new shopping concept by building a wide retail offering within a major train station. This centre combines convenience, comfort and accessibilty in more than 10,000 sq. m. The concourse is a glass-roofed gallery stretching 200 metres, constructed on three floors, housing 80 retailers, services and restaurants. This centre is an architectural and technical triumph, and has completely adapted to its urban and mobile customers. While respecting the historical and architectural significance of the train station, the new retail space is flooded with naturallight, giving visitors and customers the feeling of walking on a Parisian street. The mix of modern and historical architecture,along with the location and superior retail offering, ensures the long-term success of St. Lazare Paris.

St. Lazare ParisParis, France

Developer: Klépierre - SNCF

Architect: DGLa and AREP

Total Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 11,691 sq. m.

Number of Stores: 83

Major Tenants: Carrefour City, Virgin, Esprit,Sephora, Swarovski, Camaieu, Promod, Sud Express, Micromania, Muji to Go and Pandora

New Developments: Small Projects less than 20,000 sq. m.

New Developments: Medium Projects 20,001 to 45,000 sq. m.

Bulvar Yaşam ve AlışverişMerkezi is an urban renewal project, which is carried out along with the restoration of an old tobacco factory that was established in 1897. Due to its location right in the middle of Samsun's main shopping streets, Bulvar Samsun is a crucial asset for the city's social life. Since Bulvar Samsun is designed as an extension of Mecidiye and Gazi shopping streets, it addresses the extensive retail demand and thus enriches the value of the surrounding area. The project has brought national and international brands to Samsun and has introduced anew perspective to the city. Bulvar Samsun is the new meeting place and the heart of the city centre; with its restaurants and cafés around the courtyard, a retail street, offices, shops and anchor stores. The architecture of the project enables theshopping centre to integrate into the texture of the city with a modern approach.

Bulvar Yaşam ve AlışverişMerkeziSamsun, Turkey

Developer: TTA Gayrimenkul yatırım Gelistirme A. S.

Architect:MIM Yapi



Major Tenants: Teknosa, Boyner, FLO, Defacto,Koton, ADL and Deichmann



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La Terazze is the largest centre in the province and offers 10 shops, including a hypermarket, departmentstores, restaurants and bars, as well as a gym with an indoor swimming pool and a casino. La Terrazze is developed in harmony with the surrounding landscape and geographic configuration. The architecture is inspired by thecoastal area of La Spezia and by the colours and landscapes of Liguria coast. In order to underline the strong link with the territory, the shopping centre’s interior is characterised by alfresco paintings, which represents the sea and land beauties ofthe territory, in this way giving homage to the local culture and its tradition.

Le TerrazzeLa Spezia, Italy

Developer: Sonae Sierra and ING Real Estate

Architect: José Quintela da Fonseca (Sierra)



Major Tenants: Ipercoop, H&M, Tonic Fitness,Scarpamondo, Cisalfa Sport, Deichmann, OVSIndustry, Benetton, Piazza Italia, DeN Store, La Feltrinelli and Calliope.

The Thier-Galerie, built on the premises of the former Thier brewerie, with direct access to one of Germany’s most frequented pedestrian areas, the Westenhellweg, is the new downtown attraction of theCity of Dortmund. It provides a total of approximately 33,000 sq. m. sales area, more than 5,000 sq. m. of offices andmore than 730 parking spaces. An architectural highlight is the glass-covered interior of the Thier-Galerie, the four-storey “house within a house”, which is connected to the surrounding mall via a total of 25 bridges. The main entrance is the reconstructed historic façade of the former "Berlet" house. The unique architectural features combine both historic buildingsand modern design. Another point of attraction is the Apollinani’s Food Lounge, a gastronomy area with 14 different foodproviders and an outdoor terrace.

Thier-Galerie DortmundDortmund, Germany

Developer: ECE Projektmanagement G.m.b.H. & Co.KG

Architect: ECE Projektmanagement G.m.b.H. & Co.KG



Major Tenants: Primark, REWE, H&M, SportVoswinkel, Thalia, Das Depot and New Yorker



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Hailed as a masterpiece of design that has changed the face of Istanbul’s retail, Akbati stands for more than just quality and comfort. Not only is Akbati one of Istanbul’s largest shopping malls, the project introduced a newplace of entertainment within the region. The centre houses nearly 200 stores, a 9-screen movie theatre, specially designedrelaxation and social areas, children’s recreational and eduational spaces, 3,000 parking spaces and a restaurant avenue,spread over four levels. Akbati also introduces the latest art and culture. It has been transformed into the region’s new meeting point through concerts and festivals organised at the Festival Park with 5,000 person capacity. The shopping centreis easily accessible via the TEM Highway Esenyurt exit and offers free shuttle services. With its lounge areas, cooking courses,Pilates and yoga classes, unique grocery store concepts, art work and numerous exclusive events, Akbati allows its guests toenjoy themselves to the fullest by staying true to its sloga: “There is life inside”.

Akbatı Shopping MallIstanbul, Turkey

Developer: Akis Real Estate Investment Trust

Architect: Development Design Group (DDG)



Major Tenants: 5M Migros, Koçtaş, Boyner, Cinemaximum, Teknosa Extra, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Zara and LCW

New Developments: Large Projects 45,001 to 85,000 sq. m.

New Developments: Extra Large Projects over 85,001 sq. m.

L’Atoll opened in April 2012 in Angers, France. This out-of-town retail park was conceived and built to create a unique, heavily landscaped centre and a one-stop shopping place. This centre offers free electrical shuttles from one shop to another, an open air pedestrian promenade, bars, restaurants and cafés. L’Atoll takes the form of an ellipse that encompasses medium-sized units and shops in its centre, as well as a car park. The façade is made of perforated steel and painted in a light mother of pearl colour. As well as being aesthetically pleasing, the façade is a functional element, hiding delivery and waste disposal areas. The centre also strives to be as eco-friendly as possible, with 60,000 sq. m. of green space.

L’AtollAngers - Beaucouze, France

Developer: Compagnie de Phalsbourg

Architect: Vincent Parreira & Antonio Virga



Major Tenants: Alinea, Castorama, But, Boulanger,Zodio, Babou, Maisons Du Monde, Toys “R” Usand Intersport



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Westfield Stratford City is a £1.75bn development comprising 1.9m sq. ft. of retail and leisure as well as 1.1m sq. ft. of office space, three hotels and homes. It opened in September 2011 and is located adjacent to theOlympic Park, forming the prestigious gateway to the Olympic Games. Home to more than 250 shops and over 70 places toeat and drink, Westfield Stratford is a combination of an enclosed mall and open-air streets including a 17-screen cinema,bowling and casino, all perfectly integrated into the Olympic Village.

Westfield Stratford CityLondon, United Kingdom

Developer: Westfield

Architect: Westfield



Major Tenants: John Lewis Department Store,Marks & Spencer, Waitrose and Vue Cinema

Izmir Optimum Outlet, opened in March 2012, has become an essential part of Izmir, Turkey, with social,cultural and artistic activities in addition to the retail offering of 162 stores, cafés and restaurants.The modern architecture and design underline the centre’s fresh image, with two major spaces - the winter and summercourts. The winter court’s centrepiece is an ice rink designed as a frozen lake, and the summer court is surrounded by plants and trees, illuminated by skylights. The retail space is designed as a streetscape experience punctuated by natural materials like marble, wood, iron and brick.

Izmir Optimum Outlet and Entertainment CentreIzmir, Turkey

Developer: Renaissance Development

Architect: 5+Design Architects

Total Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 59,655 sq. m


Major Tenants:Migros 5M, Koçtaş, Cinemaximum,Saturn, Decathlon, LCW and C&A

Specialty Retail (outlet, entertainment centres)



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Altmarkt-Galerie Dresden is a fundamental part of Dresden’s inner city retail as the central location and key function of the urban development. Altmarkt-Galerie is located directly at Dresden’s Altmarkt market and is the link between the traditional shopping mall, Prager Straße street and the historic old town. The centre is both a meeting placeand point of attraction for the residents and tourists from all over the world. After opening in 2002, the centre was extended, adding 93 more retail shops to the 107 existing ones. The extension was done in response to linking the historicheritage of the area with the centre, as well as the addition of a hotel and reconstructed food court.

Altmarkt-Galerie DresdenDresden, Germany

Developer: ECE Projektmanagement GmbH & Co. KG

Architect: ECE Projektmanagement GmbH & Co. KG



Major Tenants:Media/Saturn, SinnLeffers, Sport Scheck, Kult, New Yorker, REWE, Leiserand Zara

Silesia City Center in Katowice has been the most important shopping centre in Silesia since its opening in 2005, offering space for 250 shops on 66,000 sq. m. Strong interest from national and international retailers persuaded Immofinanz Group to extend Silesia City Center. From September 2010 to October 2011 a total of 20,000 sq. m. of new rental space was created, adding more than 60 shops and 500 parking spaces. The aim was to realise a concept that breaks up the stereotypical image of shopping malls. The design drew on the region’s traditions and maintained the elements from the original form. Today the mix of more than 300 tenants is a testament to the uniqueness of Silesia City Center.

Silesia City Center Katowice, Poland

Developer: Immofinanz AG

Architect: BOSE International



Major Tenants: Saturn, Cinema City, Van Graaf,Smyk, Tesco, Pure Health and Fitness, C&A,H&M and Zara

Refurbishments and/or Expansion



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Gordion Shopping Center is a multi-level mixed-use community scheme located in Turkey’s capital city.Recognising enormous potential in the Turkish economy, Redevco Turkey, selected Ankara as the location for its first shopping centre development project. The developer’s mission was to introduce high quality and sustainable products to the Turkish real estate market, in the right location, providing perfect ambience for both retailer and customers in state-of-the-artarchitecture. Using green building standards, the development included locally relevant architecture and, from the first day of trading, encouraged recycling of all waste materials. Gordion was the first green shopping centre and the first BREEAM-certified building in Ankara. Gordion brought together the best national and international brands in a landmark and attractiveshopping atmosphere, which is soon to be more accessible with the opening of the new Metro.

Gordion Shopping CenterAnkara, Turkey

Developer: Redevco

Architect: Chapman Taylor

Total Gross Leasable Area (GLA): 53.351 sq. m.


Major Tenants: Koçtaş, Cinemars, Electroworld,C&A, Carrefour, Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencerand LC Waikiki

MURPARK was inaugurated in March 2007, after a two-year construction period, as a two-storey shopping mall. Visitors to MURPARK enjoy a unique shopping experience, stretching over 36,000 sq. m. The innovative architecture integrates living greenery with numerous nationally and internationally renowned retailers to provide an urbansense of living. This, coupled with attention to family comfort and child areas, including changing stations and a space fornursing mothers, as well as an entertaining children’s world, makes shopping at MURPARK a leisurely pursuit.

MURPARKGraz, Austria

Developer: SES Spar European Shopping Centres

Architect: ATP Wien und ATW Dornbirn



Major Tenants: Interspar, Media Markt, Hervis Sports, H&M, C&A and Adler

Established Centres



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Why enter?

A winner of the European Shopping Centre Awards Programme represents the shopping centre industry’s judgement as to what constitutes “the best European centre of the year”.

The benefits of this recognition are immeasurable:

• Reputation – a demonstrated standard of excellence. A winning entry shows that it has achieved success in most of the important aspects of the project: its choice of site, planning, architecture, selection of tenants, sales results, acceptance by customers and financial returns

• Industry acclaim – finalists will see their work showcased at the ICSC Annual European Conference followed by the announcement of winners and presentation of the Awards at a specially convened session

• Public recognition – complete coverage in Shopping Centres Today on www.icsc.org and in a feature publication, Winning Shopping Centre Designs. ICSC will also issue press releases announcing all winners to the media

• Global leadership – as a winner of the ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards Programme, you will be recognised around the world among the very best the shopping centre industry has to offer. Winners will be automatically submitted to the Global Design and Development “Best of the Best” VIVA Awards

Finalists nominated by the European Jury in November 2012.

Winners to be announced in April 2013 at the European Shopping CentreAwards Ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden

For more information on the ICSC European Conference in Stockholm, Sweden, 17-18 April, please visitwww.icsc.org/2013EU

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ICSC European Shopping Centre Awards 2013 Finalists · in 2005, offering space for 250 shops on 66,000 sq. m.Strong interest from national and international retailers persuaded Immofinanz