Bristol's Cabot Circus is "best in the world"
Cabot Circus in Bristol has been named the best shopping centre of the year - despite being open just two months.
An international panel of expert judges selected Bristol's new £500m retail centre from a shortlist of three leading shopping centres, including Forum Mersin in Turkey and Zlote Tarasy in Poland.
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Judges for the MAPIC EG Retail Awards praised the "seamless integration" of Cabot Circus into Bristol and the impact that the 1.5 million sq ft development has had on the rest of the city since it opened in September.
They said Cabot Circus had "changed the entire city and for one shopping centre to do that is quite an achievement".
The architecture was also commended, with judges paying tribute to the mixture of styles.
Bob De Barr, project directorn of Bristol Alliance, which is behind Cabot Circus, said: "To win an international award of this calibre is a huge achievement and this is a very proud moment for the whole team.
"Cabot Circus has brought the range and quality of retail which this city has long deserved and Bristol can now take its rightful place as the regional shopping capital for the South West."
Bristol City Council leader Helen Holland said: "Cabot Circus is a stunning piece of design and landmark architecture connecting seamlessly with existing shopping areas.
"Cabot Circus has also created a wonderful city centre retail and leisure location of regional significance, which has quickly established itself as a fantastic draw and destination.
"Bristol has the most powerful city economy in the UK outside London and the success of Cabot Circus, especially in difficult global financial circumstances, is testament to the city's economic strength."
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by Andy, bristol
Tuesday, February 17 2009, 10:12PM
“Wow! So it's better than Forum Mersin in Turkey and Zlote Tarasy in Poland. Just think! Better than a couple of Second-World knockoffs of some grotty shopping mall in America. Woooo! We're the top!”
by Nat, Bristol
Tuesday, December 02 2008, 1:08AM
“I cant believe they got away with building it.
This isn't adding anything of value to Bristol and its not a competition of any value, its purely self congratulatory!”
by Alex, Bristol
Thursday, November 27 2008, 11:42AM
“What's a brickbat?
And can you buy it in the CCC along with loads of other stuff no-one actually needs.”
by Jon, Bristol
Thursday, November 27 2008, 8:25AM
“The inane have joined the insane to become urbane, take a bit of time off knocking, enjoy a little compliment once in a while.
Many Bristolians have never appreciated their City..”
by Grahame, Central Bristol
Wednesday, November 26 2008, 11:37PM
“I agree. It's a brilliant shopping centre. the first time I visited I was impressed at the architecture - unlike anywhere I'd been before.
Seamless integration into Broadmead, and it's already started lifting the adjacent roads. The shop mix is superb, unlike the Cribbs mall which I find boring in the extreme.
Although I was suspicious about what we were getting at the start, this centre is a delight. Plenty of good eateries, a first rate cinema, courteous staff, super shops etc..
I understand those who are determined to chuck brickbats at the new shopping centre, but that says more about their need to throw brickbats than it does about the quality of our new city centre facility.”