Once, retail was more than merely transactional. It set the rhythm of everyday life.
The streets pulsed with conversation, and shops became places to meet as much as to buy. Today we return to the question: what should retail mean in the 21st century? It is no longer just about shelves and tills, but about spaces that draw people together and strengthen the fabric of the city.
If it is to have any contemporary purpose, retail must act as a catalyst for regeneration, linking economic growth with social renewal.
At nicholas, we create destinations that inspire, bring people together, and breathe new life into the city.
Retail destinations are centres of human activity which are exciting and vibrant.
They become destinations because of their ability to entice and attract. At their most successful they are actual citadels of desire.
The “destination” aspect can happen at a variety of different scales – from the district level (via master planning) to the “connectedness” of the indoor street – which links to other places having complementary functions.
We strongly believe that development should be a regenerative driver of growth – improving economic and social outcomes.
