The Spanish Assocaition of Shopping Centers (AECC) recently named La Gavia as the 2010 Best Large Shopping Centre. The award was presented to designing firm RTKL at the XII Spanish Conference of Shopping Centers in Bilbao, Spain.

“La Gavia’s commercial mix, coupled with its distinctive design, gives La Gavia a winning combination," says Piers Mohan, RTKL associate director. “One of the most distinctive features of La Gavia is the central ‘spine’ that runs through the project, effectively tying it together. It can be perceived both inside and out and gives La Gavia a strong focal point and presence.”

The Madrid-located mall features multiple retail and entertainment venues, including a multi-screen movie cinema and hypermarket, within its more than 716,300-sq.-ft. space. Other design features include an outdoor leisure area and lagoon, which encompasses a 2,300-space surface-level parking area. Underground, an additional 2,700 spaces are available for shoppers. La Gavia is an extension of Ensanche de Vallecas, an urban border to Madrid’s main transportation outlet.