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JArdíN PLAzA CúCuTA
Cúcuta, Colombia
developer: Sonae Sierra

Scotch Corner Designer Village, being developed by Scotch development will also provide visitors with a wide-ranging indoor
Corner Richmond LLP will be the leading outlet shopping and and outdoor leisure offer, providing guests with the opportunity
leisure destination in the North of England. This premium outlet to immerse themselves in unique events and experiences. The
retail development will be situated in the Richmond area of North low-rise, uncovered design of Scotch Corner Designer Village will
Yorkshire, at the intersection of two major routes, the A1(M) and have a village-feel, with high quality local materials and architectural
the A66. Around 26 million vehicles pass this point each year. details, combined with a village street design, presenting a strong
The outlet village will comprise 92 retail units, with parking for sense of place complementary to the local area. The scheme will
1,300 cars and 150 electric charging points. To complement the reflect the local architecture through an intimate series of open
extensive range of leading retail brands, and as part of Phase 2, the streets interspersed with courtyards and terraces.

AMERICAS

West Edmonton Mall is in the midst of an extensive Panama, a popular destination for Latin American shoppers,
renovation and enhancement project that is bringing a chic, with several major malls, will be getting its first outlet centre
modern design to all 5.3 million square feet. Award-winning next year. Megapolis Outlets Panamá is actually the conversion
Canadian firm GHA Design Studios is working with the Mall of Multicentro Panamá, which Luna Brillante opened in Panama
and their focus on environment and how it helps define one’s City in 2003 as the country’s first mall. The site is adjacent to
impressions, means exciting elements have been added to the Majestic Casino and to a Hard Rock hotel. A complete
the shopping centre to captivate shoppers. The 2019 retail renovation of both the interior and exterior of the development
evolution of North America’s largest mall sees the mall is underway. Outlet brands will be completely enveloped in an
adapting to the changing retail landscape while securing its alluring design and beckoning signage. The first two floors of
place as a global leader in the realm of retailtainment. the mall at 180,000sq ft will be dedicated to outlet retail and
Opened earlier this year was Jardin Plaza Cúcuta is the will benefit from multiple access points from the street, 1,800
city’s largest shopping centre. With its 40,000sq m and open- adjacent hotel rooms and the largest parking garage in Panama
air design that highlights the region’s culture, Jardin Plaza City. The Outlet Resource Group (TORG) is handling the
offers the inhabitants of Cúcuta a unique experience. Sonae leasing, marketing, and outlet consulting on the project.
Sierra, in partnership with the Colombian company Central After multiple delays and previous openings dates coming
Control chose the capital of Norte de Santander for the and going, Empire Outlets, New York City’s first outlet centre,
development of the project which is strategically located on celebrated its grand opening back in May. The 340,000sq ft
the city’s eastern ring road. The centre has an ample and centre is located on Staten Island and is easily accessible
varied offer provided by 180 shops of different local, national via the Staten Island Ferry. Developed by BFC Partners
and international brands to cover the commercial and leisure and designed by SHoP Architects, Empire Outlets features
offer. Due to the centre’s open-air concept, visitors will be expansive open corridors to the water and contemporary
able to enjoy interacting with the natural environment and at materials reflective of the industrial waterfront. Vertical
the same time have access to covered areas. circulation elements such as grand staircases, elevators and

AMErICAN drEAM
New Jersey, uS
developer: Triple Five Group