Our redevelopment scheme at Caledonia Park included modernising the existing structures and expanding the retail village’s offering with additional flagship stores, eateries, and coffee shops. Around 12,000 sq.ft of Gross Internal Area (GIA) was developed across six new or renovated units.

The renovation provided an opportunity to elevate design standards through a series of incremental improvements. The project’s design strategy aimed to clarify the layout, with distinct entrances for each unit while preserving a cohesive architectural style. The old canopies were replaced with new, metal-framed ones that included signage areas, and the addition of upper-level windows enhanced the diversity of the façades. The refurbishment introduced a contemporary aesthetic and a new design vernacular to the village, while thoughtfully considering the materiality of the existing environment.

The retail expansion encompassed a variety of shops that smoothly continued the existing lines of stores. The new structures matched the scale of the adjacent or replaced units and adhered to the same design language, maintaining consistent spacing between buildings. The fronts of the new units, which previously showed service areas, now faced the car parks and public squares. The new dining and café areas, located in the south eastern section, featured a modern design with glazed gable ends that did not exceed the existing ridge heights of the surrounding units, creating a pronounced visual statement for the newly enhanced food and beverage zone. These units altered the vast expanse of the former square into a more intimate, pedestrian-scale space.

In addition, the existing public realm was improved with the introduction of new paving, planting and seating that accentuated the street patterns and facilitated easier navigation and wayfinding. Pedestrian circulation between units was simplified by reducing or reorganising steps and railings that previously impeded access and visibility along the retail avenue.

Images courtesy of Chris Humphreys Photography.