December 16, 2015, Broadsheet
Shop, eat, watch … ski? In partnership with Eastland, we look at the global shopping centres that made a decision to become more than just places to shop.
The best shopping centres are designed with community in mind. Increasingly, designers responsible for large public projects are thinking about how their spaces can inspire connections between people, whether through recreational spaces, gardens or something else entirely. Earlier this year, we reported on the major revamp of Eastland. It features a new library and an edible garden, which are operated in partnership with the local council. Artworks by David Bromley feature throughout the centre including his largest mural project to date, which spans over 1,600 square metres.
Environmentally conscious innovator Joost Baker is working with Eastland to create an art installation that celebrates the soil of the region. Herbs, strawberries and grapes are planted in recycled oil drums that line the space between the shopping centre and the road, encouraging people to interact with the shopping centre differently. We explore a handful of overseas shopping centres that are also at the forefront of this trend.
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