Avoca Shopping Center (IE)
Transformation of a traditional garden centre into an inspiring shopping environment
| Place | Dunboyne, Ireland |
| Realisation | 2017 |
| Surface | 780 m2 |
| Design | Smiemans Projecten |
| Type | Venlo & wide span |
| Purpose | Leisure centre |
Optimized shopping environment
The transformation of the traditional garden centre into the Avoca Shopping Centre in Dunboyne demonstrates the power of modular glass structures. Smiemans has not only realised an aesthetically appealing retail concept, but has also created an energy-efficient, sustainable building that fits seamlessly into a future-oriented retail landscape.
Form and function
Sandwich panels not only reinforced the thermal envelope, but also significantly increased comfort, especially in temperate climates such as Ireland. This illustrates how Smiemans cleverly uses glass structures to achieve both form and function, for both retailers and end users.
Circularity in practice
This project symbolises reuse and circular construction. The basic elements originally used for a garden centre have been given a new lease of life in a modern retail environment. Smiemans applies the same philosophy to other projects, such as The World Expo in Milan, for maximum efficiency with a minimal ecological footprint.
Similar project: Retail Transformation
We took a similar approach with the Trago Mills store in Devon (UK), where a large-scale retail environment with tower architecture was realised. As with Avoca, Smiemans completes more complex construction challenges with customisation, flexibility and attention to user experience.
More information about this project can be found on our Trago Mills project page.
Technical & strategic advantages at a glance
- Architectural flexibility Quick adjustments possible without major renovations;
- Thermal comfort Sandwich panels substantially improve energy efficiency;
- Visual appeal Bright, light atmosphere that invites shoppers to linger;
- Sustainability Reuse of existing structures reduces environmental impact;
- Applicability Success in both Dunboyne (Avoca) and Devon (Trago Mills).
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