Victoria Square
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City centre retail scheme that comprises 63,000m2 of retail floorspace over three floors
The Victoria Square scheme aims to regenerate Belfast city centre, creating a new urban neighbourhood for the city's shopping district. The scheme incorporates pedestrian-friendly open and covered streets, penthouse apartments and modern entertainment spaces.
It comprises nearly 63,000m2 of retail floorspace over three floors, anchored by a flagship House of Fraser store, and including a multi-screen cinema, food court and restaurant terrace, 106 apartments and two-level basement parking for 1,000 cars.
The scheme has attracted leading eateries, long-established local brands and international retailers spanning fashion, beauty, technology, sport and jewellery.
Data
- Begun: Apr 2004
- Completed: Apr 2008
- Floor area: 145,737m2
- Sectors: Retail, Residential
- Total cost: £400M
- Procurement: Design and Build
- Address: 1 Victoria Square, Belfast, BT1 4QG, United Kingdom
Tags 
Apartment, Belfast, Bridge, City centre, Dome, Geodesic dome, Glass dome, Glazed bridge, Mixed-use, Regeneration, Shops
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Professional Team
- Architect: BDP
- Client: Multi Development UK
- Quantity surveyor: Cyril Sweett
- Quantity surveyor: Gardiner & Theobold
- Planning supervisor: Cyril Sweett
- Main contractor: Farrans-Gilbert Ash
