The combined 140 000 m² centre, which houses the largest John Lewis department store outside of London, showcases the best of the UK high street in its new two level grand arcade. Benoy's design for St David's means it seamlessly blends into the urban fabric, sympathetically taking account of Cardiff's geography and history. Benoy has worked with the existing contours and architectural heritage of the City, so that St David's provides a modern adaptation of Cardiff's Victorian arcades, seen as the jewels in the crown of Cardiff's retail pitch.

The new St David's provides a uniquely engaging setting which has attracted many iconic brands and leading retailers including Apple, Hugo Boss, Radley, LK Bennett, Crabtree & Evelyn and Kurt Geiger; all of whom have opened stores in Wales for the first time. The 28,000m² John Lewis Store is the first in the partnership's next generation and the big open plan design will create a free flowing and invitational ambitious shopping experience.

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