Key facts
Collaboration since 2002
19 European cities
38 URW centers completed, including:
10 creations, 16 extensions, 13 renovations
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
Reinventing urban retail: successful examples from URW in Europe
The new urban life? An open, participative, mixed city where nature takes back its place and commerce rediscovers its social role: to create bonds, encourage exchanges, and bring neighborhoods to life. Since 2002, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Saguez & Partners have envisioned 38 projects over 23 years of collaboration. Here’s a focus on 7 European achievements that embody this shared vision.
THE MOST ARTY
Glòries
Barcelona, Spain
Saguez & Partners, in collaboration with architect L35, completely redesigned Westfield Glòries to create a living tribute to Gaudí’s art and Barcelona’s creative spirit. New benches, canopies, pergolas, and five works by Javier Mariscal punctuate this open-air artistic journey. The center also hosts El Mercat, the Group’s first Fresh! concept: a gourmet market blending local and international flavors.
URW spirit, rooted in Barcelona: the inside-outside life, exuberant Mariscal, typical food court…
THE MOST HISTORIC
Parly 2
Versailles, France
Opened in 1969, Parly 2 is the first French shopping center, born from the inspiration of the sixties’ American Way of Life. Since then, it has continuously evolved: a first extension in 1980, renovation of the historic mall in 2012, then in 2017, a major rehabilitation of the extension with the creation of a new connecting mall. A pioneering and timeless place. [Discover the project (https://saguez-and-partners.com/en/projets/parly-2).
France's first shopping center opened in 1969, inspired by the American Way of Life of the Sixties.
THE MOST TRENDY
Mall of Scandinavia
Stockholm, Sweden
Just steps from a train station and a stadium, Mall of Scandinavia impresses with its volumes and the length of its malls. In 2015, Saguez & Partners, together with architect Gert Wingardh, created a dynamic and unique interior design. Four European artists enriched the project: Piotr Zuraw, Judith Seng, Scabetti, and Am-Mainz. Named "Best International Shopping Center" in 2016 by Retail & Leisure International. Area: 105,500 m².
Between the Swedish pavilion of the World’s Fair and Scandinavian lifestyle.
THE LONGEST CONSTRUCTION SITE
Forum des Halles
Paris, France
The Forum des Halles now hosts 150 stores across 75,000 m². Around 750,000 passengers pass through the Châtelet-les-Halles hub daily. The site has continually evolved. 2002, the parking lots | 2007, Paris City Hall competition | 2016, opening of the Canopée | 2018, new metro connections | 2021, rehabilitation of the "Forum Chemetov" and "rue de la Boucle." A major urban transformation, carried out with Patrick Berger and Seura Architects.
Urban ambition under construction: the Canopée unveiled.
The first gateway to Paris: 150,000 visitors a day.
THE MOST SPECTACULAR
Chodov
Prague, Czech Republic
300 stores spread over more than 100,000 m², including a new 42,000 m² extension inaugurated in October 2017 after three years of construction. Bright design by Studio Drift and Lasvit. Designed as a true "Festival Palace", this concept by Saguez & Partners is arguably the most spectacular of URW’s projects. Fun fact: even Marion Cotillard posted about it on Instagram.
THE LARGEST CANOPY
Wroclavia
Wroclaw, Poland
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Wroclavia opened in October 2017 in Poland’s second-largest city. With over 180 stores across 70,000 m², including 20% dedicated to leisure and dining, the center offers a complete shopping experience. Designed with an eco-friendly approach, it focuses on natural materials and daylight to reduce its carbon footprint.
Canopée urbaine, esprit cosy, grands volumes, 5 ans de projet.
THE MOST AWAITED
Überseequartier
Hamburg, Germany
"Seeside District". Inaugurated on April 8, 2025, this new district designed by URW has already attracted over one million visitors in just two weeks. With 94,000 m² of shops and restaurants within a total area of 419,000 m², the goal is clear: to reach 16.2 million visitors per year. An XXL project right by the water… discover it without delay.
A place open onto the Elbe, at the heart of a new district with 94,000 m² dedicated to shopping and strolling.
