Woodhead has designed the $170 million redevelopment for Stockland’s MerrylandShopping Centre. The staged redevelopment integrates the existing shopping centre with the Merrylands town centre to create a major retail precinct.
The 44,000m2 redevelopment provides customers with a wide range of quality shopping alternatives including; two additional levels comprising two discount department stores, two supermarkets, a new food court and a further 100 specialty shops.
The design philosophy applies a contemporary language of clean, crisp lines with reference to a distinct modern Australian ambience. The retail environment features an emphasis on light and shade through the extensive use of glass, wide angular roof overhangs and louvered edges. Materials and finishes endorse the warm, contemporary ambience. Communal areas and dwell zones, such as ‘The Terrace’ foodcourt provide robust yet warm and inviting environments.
The redevelopment improves the centre’s convenience and accessibility. The revised streetscape and external retail opportunities maintain and improved engagement with the local town centre and existing community facilities.
