Since 2006, Bedford Centre has been undergoing not just a face lift, but an entire restructuring, and everyone is awed by the results. After two years of construction, a new, shiny, modern shopping, living and working precinct was unveiled.

Bedford Centre now contains 62 000m² of retail space, 24 000m² (18 floors) of office space and 420 modern apartments and penthouses. With more than 130 beautifully appointed stores, dozens of ravishing restaurants, two glittering cinema houses (including a discerning Cinema Nouveau for art releases) and 3 000 safe parking bays, the centre attracts the cream of the country’s city dwellers.

The new underground mall section, under Kirby Street, conveniently links the east and west wings of the centre. The Piazza, an open-air courtyard surrounded by sociable restaurants and coffee shops, also caused much excitement at the launch.

As for permanent residents, over 85% of the stylish apartments and exclusive penthouses (some of which come with their own rim-flow infinity pools) have already been sold. Another big bonus for shoppers, office commuters, residents and tenants is the unparalleled high-tech security system and support functions.

This is modern living, working, eating, shopping and playing at its most impressive, as can be seen by the smiling faces of guests at the launch of Bedford Centre.