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DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT RENOVATIONS/EXPANSIONS RENOVATIONS/EXPANSIONS SILVER GOLD Centres between 400,001 and 750,000 sq. ft. of total retail space Centres more than 1,000,001 sq. ft. of total retail space Alexis Nihon Montréal, Québec Guildford Town Centre Surrey, British Columbia Alexis Nihon used the pending arrival of Target as a catalyst for a cosmetic renovations aimed to modernize the centre, recapture lost market share and, more importantly, to make it universally accessible to people with disabilities. By partnering with a local research facility, the centre became a “living lab” that tested and implemented new innovations in accessibility design features to accommodate those with visual, auditory and physical impairments. The result: a contemporary design that is the model of in the industry; a boost in sales of 37%; 8 new tenants; and an increase in traffic of 15.4%. Following a $280 million dollar redevelopment, Guildford Town Centre located in Surrey, BC has been transformed into the Fraser River Valley’s premier retail destination. Featuring a 270,000 space sq. and ft. expansion, the centre has strengthened its fashion positioning with 70 top name retailers. The addition of a stunning Grand Entry, a new 1,000-seat food court, a redesigned Centre Court with a dramatic water feature and a full renovation has created a new contemporary environment. The installation of North America’s largest exterior living wall allowed the project to achieve LEED Gold. 44