Monday, 21 November 2011
Friday, 18 November 2011
VQ Wins Urbanism Award
VQ Wins Urbanism Award
Following its recent success at the UK Property Awards, Leeds’ premier shopping development, Victoria Quarter, scooped another prestigious award on Friday 11th November, when it was voted 2012’s Great Place by the Academy of Urbanism.
The Urbanism Awards were initiated in 2006 to develop a strong evidence base for high quality, innovative and sustainable urbanism. The Awards process seeks to identify and recognise the best, most enduring or most improved urban environments at various levels of scale and to understand better the processes by which they are nurtured, used and enjoyed.
The annual Call for Entries was launched in the spring of this year and by early summer the 15 finalists (three in each category) were announced. An assessment visit by a team of Academicians was hosted at VQ in July, with a report then compiled on the centre based on six key areas.
In The Great Place category, VQ was shortlisted with Gillett Square in Hackney and Queen Square in Bristol, both of which fielded strong competition. The final vote was a close run thing, with VQ securing victory over Gillett Square by a matter of only a few votes.
The development of VQ, combining the regeneration of the existing Victorian buildings with contemporary features, such as Brian Clarke’s stained glass roof; its user friendliness and accessibility, along with the overall atmosphere in the centre were all factors in its success. But as Professor Kevin Murray, the Academy’s Chairman and a leading urban planner with more than 20 years experience in planning, regeneration, urban design and economic development says the win was fundamentally because “it did exactly what it said on the tin.”
Commenting afterwards, VQ Centre Director John Bade added, “This is a significant award for VQ, recognising as it does, not only the foresight of the scheme’s original developers but the subsequent evolution of the centre and its enduring appeal for the people who work here and those that visit every week.”
“Our nomination was wholly independent and unconnected to the centre,” he continued, “so it is an especially pleasing win particularly so given the awards are on an international scale”
Thursday, 17 November 2011
A Trio of Moorcroft Christmas Treasures at the VQ
Collectable Christmas Creations at James MacIntyre
Celebrate Noel with a coveted, collectable, Christmas creation from James Macintyre & Co, the flagship retailer for Moorcroft Art Pottery.
As a Christmas treat, the VQ’s James Macintyre & Co store are offering a £50 discount voucher*, that can then be used when purchasing any of these 3 stunning, seasonal designs:
Christmas Partridges
Designed by Kerry Goodwin
£295.
The Messenger
Designed by Emma Bossons FRSA
£565.
Winter Combe
Designed by Paul Hilditch
£395.
*This offer expires on the 22nd November 2011, and due to the hand made nature of Moorcroft art pottery, it is subject to production capacity.
The Messenger is a limited edition of only 25 pieces and is always subject to availability.
Remember, a piece of collectable Moorcroft is not just for Christmas, it’s to treasure for life!
For more information,
or
for your complimentary £50. voucher,
please contact & quote VQ CHRISTMAS OFFER ll
at
James Macintyre & Co
23 County Arcade
Victoria Quarter
Leeds
LS1 6BW
T: 0113 234 6363
F: 0113 234 6364
Tuesday, 15 November 2011
Stylist Skincare Awards Celebration at Harvey Nichols
Stylist Skincare Awards Celebration at Harvey Nichols
Wednesday 30th November
7pm-10pm
Join Harvey Nichols Leeds to celebrate the 2011 Stylist Skincare Awards.
Indulge in an evening of pampering and beauty advice, with masterclasses and tutorials from the skincare experts.
Enjoy complimentary treatments and learn the latest beauty tips and tricks from the professionals.
Tickets cost £10, redeemable against a beauty purchase on the night and also includes a goody bag*.
Tickets available to purchase in store or online:
Harvey Nichols
107-111 Briggate
Victoria Quarter
Leeds
T: 0113 2048000
Monday, 14 November 2011
Christmas at VQ a Very Public View!
Our customers are out in force and sending in us their own personal view of Christmas VQ style.
Enjoy!
Instagram by @Jaxfin
Instagram by @Jaxfin
Instagram by @candiinside88
Instagram by @NWAckroyd
Instagram by @kevcoady
@TominDisguise The tree in Victoria Quarter is beautiful! Can you tell I love Christmas?
Posted by @Brizzyguitar
Posted by @Brizzyguitar
Posted by @luke_hallam
Love this image from @haikucoup
Fountains in Victoria Quarter from @TominDisguise
Posted by @Jenna_Hill
Victoria Quarter looked great today, ready for Christmas .... Eeeek only 40 days to go.....posted by @AdiWhit
Sunday, 13 November 2011
New Year’s Eve at the Fourth Floor at Harvey Nichols
New Year’s Eve at the Fourth Floor at Harvey Nichols
Bid farewell to 2011 at Harvey Nichols and start your New Year’s Eve with a Champagne Breakfast, served between 9am and 11.30am at the Fourth Floor before enjoying a spot of retail therapy for your evening outfit.
Return to the Fourth Floor for a delicious celebratory lunch and a few cocktails to get in the party spirit.
Our New Year’s Eve dinner will be served from 6pm and is £65 per person including a four course menu, coffee and petit fours. Dinner will be accompanied by live music from Nike Pride and his band followed by entertainment until 1am.
Whatever your choice of celebration, the Fourth Floor will be open throughout the day welcoming in the New Year in style with fantastic food, great drinks and a party atmosphere.
Book your table for breakfast, lunch or dinner early to avoid disappointment. For full details and for terms and conditions please
contact the Fourth Floor reception team on 0113 204 8000 or email leeds.reservations@harveynichols.com
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