Heritage Partners Selects FRCH Design Worldwide to Design Calgary’s Largest Lifestyle Center Development

Heritage Partners has selected FRCH Design Worldwide as its lead design firm to help develop Deerfoot Meadows, a 360 acre next generation retail development.

Calgary, AB (PRWEB) January 26, 2006 -- Heritage Partners has selected FRCH Design Worldwide as its lead design firm to help develop Deerfoot Meadows, a 360 acre next generation retail development.

"Deerfoot Meadows is a unique development that will act as a community hub, combining lifestyle retail with existing power centre and big box destination stores," says Ken Mariash, Heritage Partners’ Managing Partner. "FRCH’s comprehensive expertise in architecture and interior design for retail centers and themed environments makes them well-suited for this project. Our goal is to transform Deerfoot Meadows into a world-class lifestyle experience for residents and visitors to Calgary."

FRCH Design Worldwide joins concept architects, Dorsky Hodgson and Partners, as well as project architects, Gibbs Gage Architects.

"Deerfoot Meadows is a unique opportunity to create a community-focused lifestyle destination," says Paul Lechleiter, FRCH Design Worldwide’s Chief Creative Officer. "From shopping and dining to entertainment and a place where residents can interact with the community, the Calgary area will be well-served by this premier development"

Deerfoot Meadows is quickly growing into one of Canada's largest shopping destinations with retailers including IKEA, Best Buy, Loblaws Real Canadian Superstore, Sport Chek, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Linens N. Things, Pier One Imports and many others. The 360 acre site is conveniently located off major freeways, serving a population of one million shoppers within a 30-minute drive. The first phase launched successfully in early 2005. Future phases will include unique fashion boutiques, restaurants, professional services and residential development.

About Deerfoot Meadows and Heritage Partners
Deerfoot Meadows is being developed by Heritage Partners, lead by Ken Mariash, Managing Partner. Mr. Mariash is currently involved in numerous developments across Canada including projects in Victoria and Sooke, B.C. and Edmonton, Alberta. www.deerfootmeadows.com.

About FRCH Design Worldwide
FRCH Design Worldwide is an international architecture and design firm serving the retail, entertainment, restaurant, corporate office and hospitality markets. The firm offers architecture, interior design, graphic design and brand strategy to help create distinct customer experiences for its clients. Clients include Disney, Federated Department Stores and Hilton Hotels. Visit www.frch.com for more information.

Media Contact:
Kevin Dugan
kdugan at frch dot com
513 - 241 - 3000

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