Yamanto Central has received the Property Council of Australia Queensland, 2024 Retail Property of the Year Award for Excellence in Development.
Designed by Buchan for JMK Retail, Yamanto Central blends retail, art, and community spaces, inspired by the site’s history and a vision to create a destination for families and the local community.
“From concept through to built form, our projects highlight the power of good design and effective collaboration. We’re delighted to see Yamanto Central recognised and to celebrate the positive impact this project will have on the community.” – Barry Neocleous
Judges’ comments
Yamanto Central utilises a gently curved mall layout to great effect, providing extended sightlines from the central access point. The distribution of tenancies is well considered to encourage optimal pedestrian flow, with generous mall widths illuminated by natural daylight. A highlight is the external alfresco area with an active playground drawing customers to adjacent food and coffee tenants. The centre presents extremely well and its adaptability is evident in being able to meet future growth demands.
About the Awards
The Property Council of Australia Queensland Retail Property of the Year Awards recognise exceptional retail properties and precincts in Queensland.
The Awards balance the built aspects of a property or precinct – which provide amenity and convenience for customers and retailers – along with the effort and initiatives of the property managers, marketing managers and operations managers.