Leeds’ Merrion Shopping Centre

BDP has won planning approval to refurbish Leeds’ Merrion Shopping Centre.
 

The scheme, opposite the new Leeds Arena, will see the redevelopment of 7,500sq m of existing retail space into bars, cafes, restaurants and a gym.

The public realm will see increased retail frontages and the 1,000 space multi-storey car park will also be upgraded.
 

Ian Purser, architect director at BDP, said: “This scheme will create a new destination in an area of regeneration, effectively opening up a ‘new front’ to the Merrion Centre while utilising the existing structure and incorporating contemporary food and beverage facilities”.
 

Work on the project will start in early 2012 and be completed the following year.