Stratford City Developments - Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre
Westfield has operated in the UK since 2000 and specialises in the management, leasing, development, design, construction and funding of shopping centres. The Westfield Group has interests in total assets of around £36bn, representing 119 shopping centres in four countries with over 10 million square metres of retail space.
Project Description:
Westfield Stratford City is a shopping centre recently opened in Stratford, London. The development created a new and vibrant metropolitan centre for East London, serving as a gateway to the Olympic Park and delivering real momentum to the regeneration of the area. The 180 acre site is also adjacent to Stratford Regional and Stratford International stations.
Henry Riley was appointed to provide Employer's Agent services to some of the key site developments. These include a new M&S, John Lewis, MyVue Cinemas, Premier Inn Hotel, Bus Station, Northern Ticket Hall, Primark and Forever 21.
Sustainability:
- Kinetic paving slabs
- High usage of natural light
- Effective insulation
- Low-energy lighting
- Ecological brown roofs to encourage wildlife and reduce rainwater runoff
- 253,000 sqft rainwater harvesting system
- Buildings that are 10% more energy efficient than required by current Building Regulations
Key Challenges:
- Maintaining programme
- Numerous 3rd party interests
- Co-ordination of works given the large volume of incoming tenants
Form of Contract: JCT 05 Major Project Construction Contract
