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The architecture of our shopping centers transforms experiences.

The architecture of our shopping centers organizes space, guides our visitors, and shapes each individual’s experience. Serving our ambition, every architectural choice contributes to making our centers welcoming and safe places, rooted in a responsible approach that respects both the environment and the city. Every detail plays a role: glass roofs flood the malls with natural light, open spaces connect indoors and outdoors, while generous heights, carefully chosen colors and textures ensure an optimal shopping experience.

While our standards remain consistent across Europe, the local anchoring of our shopping centers is essential. Porta di Roma (Italy) and Emporia (Sweden) open onto the outdoors through wide terraces and airy volumes, in harmony with the local architectural heritage. In the Netherlands, Hoog Catharijne acts as an urban connector linking the central station to the city center. Its spaces, crossed by water and enhanced by varied materials, create a dynamic yet soothing environment where natural light prevails.

In France, Val d’Europe impresses with its high, luminous galleries and open spaces that facilitate circulation and create pleasant areas for rest and gatherings. The recent renovation of Créteil Soleil illustrates a transformation focused on visitor well-being and sustainability: vast glass roofs illuminate the mall with natural light, new atriums and rest areas structure the customer journey, materials were selected for their durability, and technical installations incorporate the latest energy optimization standards.

Beyond aesthetics, the architecture of our shopping centers integrates sustainable and responsible solutions: optimization of natural light, green roofs, recycled and recyclable materials, smart management of energy and water. These choices reflect our ambition to build the most sustainable retail platform.

For instance, our Spanish centers Maremagnum and Nueva Condomina adapt their spaces to the local climate and lifestyle. Varied volumes, material choices, and green features contribute to optimal thermal and sensory comfort, while smooth circulation and abundant natural light ensure a pleasant customer journey in every season.