Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, Leidschendam

The recently opened Westfield Mall of the Netherlands, located between the cities of The Hague and Leiden, is the largest shopping centre in the Netherlands. With its 117,000 m2 of surface, it has up to 280 places in which to buy, eat, drink, relax and have endless fun. Given that the existing shopping centre consisted of several blocks with different identities, one of the challenges for MVSA Architects, the firm in charge of remodelling the entire complex, was to seamlessly unite the old with the new. In this context, the delicate design of the ceiling of the Dining Plaza was born, which includes the sinuous panels of Kriskadecor. A total of 30 curved pieces in satin gold and brilliant brown make it a unique space that will trigger the senses of all and sundry.

In fact, the aluminium chains imitate the movement of the air that flows in all directions, giving warmth and embracing the visitor. Another key strength is that they allow to unify the high and low areas of the ceiling, making the design much more consistent. The chain panels surround the different food kiosks, marking their spot, and giving them definition. And, by using different lighting colours, the environment can be adjusted to any time of the year, giving it a highly versatile atmosphere.