When was the lowry outlet mall built

Looks like you might have an AdBlocker on. Please whitelist confidentials. Of course, Salford Quays boasts two structures named in homage to the Stretford-born painter.

One is the impressive purpose built Lowry arts complex and the other is The Lowry Outlet Mall - mainly known for discounted brands and an unnecessarily large number of shops selling bed sheets and scented candles.

Despite being at the docklands for thirteen years, it appears visits to the shopping centre are mainly a result of wandering aimlessly out of the Lowry Theatre after a performance, or finding yourself without anything else to do after a trip to the Imperial War Museum North. Food Court Lowry Outlet. In fact, on the face of it the large building is ideally situated on the docklands.

The views on Salford Quays. Inside, it has the main ingredients for any large scale centre; a clean food court, clothes shops selling smocks for the bored and retired and a small cinema to turf the kids in during the summer holidays. Nandos outside. On a weekday afternoon, a muffled Toni Braxton warbles Unbreak My Heart over the centre radio and people move at a gentle pace to the sound of her moans.

The Lowry Outlet Mall is not short of candles. Mainstream retailers. The blame for the lack of bustle is left with largely uninspiring retailers. Plus the centre's Cadbury's store is a cute treat. Regardless, after filling my boots with chocolate bars the excitement slowly dissipated. Discounts upon discounts. Following the question whether there are busier periods at the Outlet, I cued a synchronised shaking of heads from the staff at The Sweet Emporium. The Sweet Emporium. The quiet in the outlet mall is somewhat surprising given that its close neighbour is multi-million pound powerhouse MediaCityUK.

The company made no secret that it wanted The Lowry as part of its ever growing portfolio at the former Salford Docks. After selling the majority share in The Trafford Centre, it wanted to put the Lowry Outlet Mall on the shopping radar. MediaCityUK nearby. Peel believes it's all down to the new freshly relocated BBC faces, who became permanent fixtures to Salford Quays in It has its quiet periods, when we worry no one is coming into the centre at all.

The foyer faces the public plaza, where there is a large aerofoil canopy at the entrance clad with perforated steel and illuminated from inside at night. Much of the building is clad in stainless steel and glass. The Lowry footbridge spanning the ship canal was designed and project managed by Parkman, with design support from Carlos Fernandez Casado.

It is a lift bridge with a clear span of m ft , which lifts vertically to provide a 26m 85ft clearance for shipping using the canal. The bridge span is a tied arch and the towers are constructed in tubular steelwork to provide an open aspect to view the lifting counterweight and sheaves. Source: wikipedia. Manchester Architecture Walking Tours. Website: Lowry Centre. The culture secretary hopes it will help them through the Covid pandemic.

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