LPF Judges see The Light
November 2002
DLG Architects has won a 2002 Leisure Property Forum Award for the Light Leeds, which was voted ?Best Commercial UK Mixed Use Scheme?.
The ?100 million centre, beat off competition from Cornerhouse in Nottingham; Grants Entertainment Centre, Croydon; Millennium Plaza, Cardiff and The Brewery, Romford to clinch the title.
Judges gave The Light top marks for its design, commercial success, quality and innovation with ex Millennium Dome Chief, P Y Gerbeau saying ?it?s the most brave and innovative design I have seen in a long time?.
Partner, Julian Monaghan, said ?We set out to make the Light a memorable and unique experience and we are delighted for this to have been recognised within the industry.
The Light brings together shops, restaurants, bars, a 13 screen cinema, Health Club, 4 Star Radisson SAS Hotel and car park.
The 450,000 ft? development incorporates two existing listed buildings and creates a spectacular glazed street to continue the strong tradition of Leeds Arcades.
The Light has already been voted ?Best Commercial Development? in the RICS Regional Property Awards earlier in the year.
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