Extension of viewing gallery

Southwest based architects Pearn and Procter were first involved with the Wharfside back in 1996 when they became responsible for interpreting the original concept drawings and preparing the detailed designs needed for construction of the new centre. Gradually the project came to life opening in 1999.

Warin Kelly, Senior Architect with Pearn and Procter said “We believe The Wharfside has been hugely successful in reinvigorating the centre of Penzance and successfully providing a link to the Harbourside Car Park. We are now very excited to be working with Charville Estates once again to further enhance the vitality of the area”.
Over the past few months extensive negotiations with the planning authorities have been successful in allowing alterations to the former music zone.

Works to the building fabric have resulted in the creation of a new retail unit which has now become home to Costa Coffee and in June we witnessed the relaunch of the Olive Farm Delicatessen. The larger, more adaptable unit, now houses a ground floor deli counter and a lively new mezzanine restaurant with superb views over the harbour.

Alongside these projects Pearn and Procter are also working to create a first floor viewing terrace. Located at the seaward end of the complex it will provide an open space where shoppers can relax and enjoy spectacular views of the picturesque coastline and St Michaels Mount. This terrace will also provide extra protection from wind driven rain to the mall outside New Look and Renaissance and to the stairs and escalators below.

And it doesnt stop there - the shopping experience will be further enhanced by alterations to the pavement on Wharf Road designed to create a welcoming continental cafe style atmosphere with safer, wider pavements and new landscaping. Work is due to start in November to be completed in time for Easter 2009.

“Watching the Wharfside Centre evolve into the success that it is today has been a huge pleasure and I always look forward to the warm welcome I receive every time I visit Penzance.” says Warin Kelly.