Here is a view of the edge of the mall, the bridge, and the front garden which is often used for beer gardens and flower displays in the summer but is empty during the winter. Along the edges of the garden are concrete auditorium-style seats, often used by people relaxing during hot weather, or by local skateboarders / rollerskaters for tricks.
A view of the bridge and the sky. Beyond the horizon lies the large lake.
The other part of the front-facing section of the mall. The top (3rd) floor you can see is used for restaurants and food chains. Each has their own allotted section, but the entire floor has public benches with window views, so wherever you order (with the exception of some stores such as Pizza Hut or Sioux) you can choose to sit wherever there is space or wherever you wish.
The sign hanging above the main entrance. Close to the doorway is another sign with the name of the construction and investment companies involved in this large scale project, that was completed in only (I believe) one year. A truly amazing feat!
Inside of the mall are some very interesting and modern-style architectural designs. The main design theme is curves, curves, curves! There are random curves, holes, circular designs and wavy patterns scattered throughout the whole of the mall, giving it that "star trek-esque" mall feeling.
The whole mall is white, with random bushes and flowers not-so strategically-placed, to give it a little green tinge. This has a couple of effects. Firstly, it can make it seem very modern, clean and simple in design, or it can make it feel like a hospital. I'm leaning more towards the former, it's very unique and very lively.
That being said, I'm not a fan of the random bushes, particularly by the benches, as - surprisingly - they tend to harbor unwanted guests (mossies) which I have a particular allergy to.
Here is one of the main sitting / relaxing / checking out your shopping areas. It's situated next to Empik and Media Markt, and not very far from Piotr i Pawel, making it one of the prime destinations for those in the mall. The fountain, quite nicely, is lit up by LEDs which vary in color over time, including bright red, green, blue and white.
A vertical view of the 2nd main entrance from the 3rd floor. The green segment with art strewed over the wall is actually one of the viewing rooms for the large Multi Kino cinema.
One of the things I really like about the mall is the amount of light that enters it. There are large glass windows at virtually every spot that it is possible to have them, including inside of shops. Thus the mall is evenly lit across all areas, which doesn't give you that drudge feeling you get in some areas where you go from low-naturally lit to dark tungsten or halogen lit areas.
Below are more images taken throughout different parts of the mall
It's easy to see a mall and not pay particular attention to the design efforts and all the little details that really make the place spectacular - not just in terms of engineering genius, but how it is pleasing to our eyes and moods. Next time you go to a building that you often visit or take for granted, pay attention to all the little details and it might help you really appreciate the little things :)
Here is the mall's official website: http://www.galeriamalta.pl/
Until next time!
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