Development of Cabot Circus
By admin on Apr 02, 2009 with Comments 0
Bristol has an international reputation for being a vibrant and prosperous city. A recent government report has highlighted our success, stating that we have the highest gross domestic product (GDP) of any city outside London.
However, whilst Bristol is recognised as the UK’s eighth largest city, our shopping facilities currently rank as 23rd, according to the retail research company Experian. Our vision is therefore to expand and transform Bristol’s retail heart into a city centre that befits our regional capital status, into one that we can all take pride in.
With innovative design, striking architecture and a strong, fashion-led tenant mix, Cabot Circus is set to lift Bristol to within the top ten UK retail hierarchy and will attract many of the country’s leading retailers into the city.
The new development will also create a more ‘liveable’ city centre, with over 250 new homes, restaurants, squares and open spaces – ensuring people will want to visit the centre long after the shops have closed.
Central Area
A breathtaking glass shell-shaped roof – the first of its kind in Europe – will cover the central area and much of the scheme’s three new streets.
Designed in conjunction with a leading artist, the roof creates a light, airy, open environment; whilst also providing protection from the elements. Beautiful, elegant and highly contemporary, this will be a unique feature of a lively city centre.
Quakers Friars
The restored Dominican friary buildings will be the focal point of a vibrant cosmopolitan public square featuring shops, restaurants and apartments.
Using architecture and materials that complement the historic setting, the new Quakers Friars will be a focus of stylish living and leisure.
Car Parking
The state-of-the-art car park, with over 2,600 spaces, will provide a direct link to the expansion via a curved pedestrian bridge, taking shoppers safely over Bond Street without encountering a single vehicle.
The Vision
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Bristol has an international reputation for being a vibrant and prosperous city. A recent government report has highlighted our success, stating that we have the highest gross domestic product (GDP) of any city outside London.
However, whilst Bristol is recognised as the UK’s eighth largest city, our shopping facilities currently rank as 23rd, according to the retail research company Experian. Our vision is therefore to expand and transform Bristol’s retail heart into a city centre that befits our regional capital status, into one that we can all take pride in.
With innovative design, striking architecture and a strong, fashion-led tenant mix, Cabot Circus is set to lift Bristol to within the top ten UK retail hierarchy and will attract many of the country’s leading retailers into the city.
The new development will also create a more ‘liveable’ city centre, with over 250 new homes, restaurants, squares and open spaces – ensuring people will want to visit the centre long after the shops have closed.
Central Area
A breathtaking glass shell-shaped roof – the first of its kind in Europe – will cover the central area and much of the scheme’s three new streets.
Designed in conjunction with a leading artist, the roof creates a light, airy, open environment; whilst also providing protection from the elements. Beautiful, elegant and highly contemporary, this will be a unique feature of a lively city centre.
Quakers Friars
The restored Dominican friary buildings will be the focal point of a vibrant cosmopolitan public square featuring shops, restaurants and apartments.
Using architecture and materials that complement the historic setting, the new Quakers Friars will be a focus of stylish living and leisure.
Car Parking
The state-of-the-art car park, with over 2,600 spaces, will provide a direct link to the expansion via a curved pedestrian bridge, taking shoppers safely over Bond Street without encountering a single vehicle.
About Cabot Circus
Cabot Circus represents Bristol’s largest and most important city centre regeneration programme since the post World War 2 reconstruction.
The development, which is due for completion in Autumn 2008, will provide around one million sq ft of high quality retail and leisure uses, as well as apartments, offices and public spaces in the heart of Bristol.
Cabot Circus is being undertaken by the Bristol Alliance, a partnership between two of the UK’s leading property companies, Land Securities and Hammerson.
It will feature:
* An expanded shopping district including a new landmark department store, a further 15 major stores totalling 120 new stores
* A wide range of leisure uses, including a 13-screen ‘Cinema de Lux’
* Over 200 new homes integrated into the development, including 24 affordable homes
* A state-of-the art car park with over 2600 spaces
* Three new pedestrian streets
* Buildings which reflect the city’s heritage and character
* Dedicated public spaces
In addition, the historic buildings at Quakers Friars will become the centrepiece of a new European style piazza, featuring apartments, shops, restaurants and cafes.
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