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Battersea Power Station, a £9 billion mall

After nearly 40 years the building ceased to function as a power station (at its peak it supplied a fifth of London’s electricity) and received an investment of over £9 billion, or €10 billion, from a Malaysian group. Battersea Power Station (BPS) became an XXL shopping center in South West London on 14 October. It is one of the biggest commercial projects in London for decades.

This historic building, a mix of Art Deco and Brutalism styles, which required a ten-year renovation, houses more than 100 shops, restaurants, but also shopping and leisure complexes with living spaces and offices. Among the existing brands: Uniqlo, Mango, Lacoste, Ralph Lauren… or luxury boutiques (Cartier, Rolex, Omega, etc.).

The game offer is extensive, specified Brands like Adidas, Lululemon, Sweaty Betty. For example, “Nike by Battersea” was the first “live” store in the United Kingdom with a social platform. Members can take advantage of twice-weekly running sessions, yoga retreats and other instructor-led workshops. The space will also be used to deliver activities with local community partners.

The CSR dimension is also through Superdry, which is developing its vintage offering and The Body Shop, with a store made from 90% recycled and sustainable materials., as well as charging stations. The mall hopes to attract 25 to 30 million visitors each year. During its inauguration, more than 250,000 people came to discover this London monument.