Plaza Río 2 awarded BREEAM Very Good sustainability accreditation

Madrid’s successful Plaza Río 2 shopping centre, designed by Chapman Taylor, has been awarded BREEAM Very Good accreditation for its sustainability credentials.

Environmental sustainability was a key aim of the design, with advanced energy saving systems installed to help reduce the centre’s carbon footprint.

Overlooking the River Manzanares, Plaza Río 2 is a 130,000m² GBA retail and leisure development which provides a mix of fashion, food, restaurants and entertainment. Visitors are met by an elegant blond granite and glass curtain façade, with terracing and a large, transparent LED screen.

The interior is a light-filled, double-height mall with a glazed skylight and an LED cloud to supplement the natural light. Detailed decoration is added throughout the centre. Its 180 shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are served by 1,500 parking spaces.

Plaza Río 2 allows for beautiful views of the river and the Madrid Rio Park, which has recently been developed to provide an ideal area for walks, recreation, sports and cultural events.

Overlooking the River Manzanares, Plaza Río 2 is a 130,000m² GBA retail and leisure development which provides a mix of fashion, food, restaurants and entertainment. Visitors are met by an elegant blond granite and glass curtain façade, with terracing and a large, transparent LED screen.

The interior is a light-filled, double-height mall with a glazed skylight and an LED cloud to supplement the natural light. Detailed decoration is added throughout the centre. Its 180 shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are served by 1,500 parking spaces.

Plaza Río 2 allows for beautiful views of the river and the Madrid Rio Park, which has recently been developed to provide an ideal area for walks, recreation, sports and cultural events.

Mikel Barriola (B Arch, Dip Arch, ARB BEDA (Hons) COAM)

Group Board Director, 马德里

Mikel joined Chapman Taylor in 1997 and became a Director of the Madrid studio in 2003. He is now the Managing Director and takes responsibility for the general management of the studio including design, technical, financial and office administration.

With a well-established track-record, Mikel has experience on major projects across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and South America, with design expertise in retail, leisure, residential, hospitality and mixed-use developments.

Areas of expertise:

Masterplanning / Mixed-use / Urban Regeneration / Retail / Leisure 

Mikel se incorporó a Chapman Taylor en 1997 y se convirtió en Director del Estudio de Madrid en 2003. Hoy en día es el Director General y tiene la responsabilidad de la dirección general del Estudio (diseño, parte técnica y financiera y administración de la oficina).

La experiencia que posee Mikel se extiende por toda Europa, Medio Oriente, África y Sudamérica siendo especialista en el diseño de centros comerciales, de ocio, viviendas, hoteles y proyectos de uso mixto.

Áreas de especialización:

Planes Directores / Uso Mixto / Regeneración urbana / Centros Comerciales / Ocio

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