Plaza Río 2 awarded BREEAM Very Good sustainability accreditation

Madrid’s successful Plaza Río 2 shopping centre, designed by Chapman Taylor, has been awarded BREEAM Very Good accreditation for its sustainability credentials.

Environmental sustainability was a key aim of the design, with advanced energy saving systems installed to help reduce the centre’s carbon footprint.

Overlooking the River Manzanares, Plaza Río 2 is a 130,000m² GBA retail and leisure development which provides a mix of fashion, food, restaurants and entertainment. Visitors are met by an elegant blond granite and glass curtain façade, with terracing and a large, transparent LED screen.

The interior is a light-filled, double-height mall with a glazed skylight and an LED cloud to supplement the natural light. Detailed decoration is added throughout the centre. Its 180 shops, restaurants and leisure facilities are served by 1,500 parking spaces.

Plaza Río 2 allows for beautiful views of the river and the Madrid Rio Park, which has recently been developed to provide an ideal area for walks, recreation, sports and cultural events.