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The Crossings, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Developer: Quintain

International In 2016, Chapman Taylor won a design competition for the complete
ZIN is a redevelopment project of the former 1970s WTC towers refurbishment of the Creteil Soleil Shopping Centre in Paris, France.
located in the heart of the North Area, the high-rise district of Brussels The centre had not been refurbished since the 1970’s when it was
in Belgium. After dismantling - while keeping the existing structural built. It was extended in early 2000 but not renovated (aesthetically
concrete cores - the 30-storey rebuilt towers will be connected by or in terms of MEP). Launched last year by developer Klepierre, the
a new volume of 14 levels benefiting each of a double height for revitalised centre now boasts 247 shops over two floors, one floor of
office use. Being developed by Befimmo, ZIN will bring together F&B containing 57 restaurants and 18 cinema rooms. Several spaces
different uses in an innovative way: each tower will combine either were completely reconfigured to provide a better atmosphere for
residential/office or hotel/office thanks to intertwined levels. ZIN is a shopping. Elegance and simplicity are reflected throughout, in the
multifunctional project of about 110,000sq m above ground, 75,000sq choice of flooring, balustrades and seating areas, for example. The
m of which is office space, 14,000sq m of housing, 16,000sq m of hotel refurbishment will enable Creteil Soleil to become a part of “Le Grand
accommodation, leisure areas, hospitality and shops. Public spaces will Paris” which aims to create easily accessible amenities (a ‘15-minute
be provided in the conservatory greenhouse and on the 100m high city’) and public spaces.
110m long shared landscaped rooftop promenade when it launches its Technically a redevelopment but in effect a new scheme and with
first phase in 2024. its first phase launched back in September, Owned by Brookfield
Set to open in Q2 this year by developer Melco Resorts & Properties, The Playce, formerly Potsdamer Platz, will comprise 90
Entertainment, City of Dreams Mediterranean, Europe’s first stores (due to open in 2023) in six blocks of themed areas, including
integrated resort (IR), is expected to be the largest premier integrated food, technology, sport, fashion, lifestyle and entertainment. A complete
destination resort in the region. It will feature a fourteen-storey luxury redevelopment of the interior space and public realm (due to open in
hotel with 500 guest rooms and suites, over 8,000sq m of MICE space, 2025) will be complemented by double and triple-height facades for new
an outdoor amphitheatre, a family adventure park and a variety of emblem stores Manifesto Market, a sustainable food hall, an eco-flagship
premium dining outlets and luxury retail. Its interior design will be for Peek & Cloppenburg and Mattel: Mission Play. Manifesto Market will
based on Melco’s international luxury standards, specifically customised span 4,400sq m, with over 750 seats on two floors, combining local
for the Cyprus IR, while the exterior design will feature distinct gastro- entrepreneurs and artisans, as well as Michelin-starred chefs.
Mediterranean influences. A world-class development, a landmark for P&C opened its eco megastore in Berlin earlier this year.
Cyprus but also for the wider region, the integrated resort is set to From hypermarket-led to regional shopping and leisure attraction -
enrich Cyprus’ tourism product, attracting thousands of new tourists Bologna is famed for its Roman and medieval city centre and industrial
annually and significantly contribute to countering seasonality, while automotive heritage. Shopville Gran Reno is a project in Bologna, Italy,
establishing the island as a year-round all-season destination. designed by Design International and oversaw the transformation a

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