Our Retail & Leisure Experience

Retail has been central to CDA since the practice was founded. For decades, we have worked alongside shopping centre owners, investors and asset managers to shape, adapt and future-proof retail environments across the UK.

We understand that successful retail assets must balance commercial performance with placemaking, flexibility and long-term value.

Our experience spans new developments, refurbishments, reconfigurations and repurposing projects, helping clients respond to changing consumer behaviour, evolving tenant requirements and operational pressures.

Working closely with owners and asset managers, we provide clear, commercially informed architectural solutions that support leasing strategies, enhance customer experience and maximise asset potential.

From strategic masterplanning and feasibility studies through to detailed design and delivery, CDA brings practical insight, technical expertise and a deep understanding of how retail assets work in the real world.

What can we do for you?

We understand retail, and the pressures and requirements of shopping centres owners.

Asset reviews

Collating existing information to help owners better understand their centre. GA floor plans, lease plans and overall analysis of context and location.

Tenant co-ordination

Acting on behalf of landlord to manage tenant proposals and carry out landlord works to facilitate.

Refurbishment

Upgrade and enhancement of existing centres to minimise disruption.

Reconfigurations

To repurpose underperforming space or to suit tenant requirements.

Sustainability

Performance reviews and upgrades to future-proof assets.

Mixed use

Review of how mixed use integrations (leisure, F&B, workspace, residential) can add value

Download our Retail & Leisure Experience Brochure

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