GIRAFFE MEETS A TALL ORDER FOR CHRIST'S LANE SHOPPERS
12 April 2006
Christ's Lane, the new area of shops, public space and apartments being
created on the site of the old Bradwell's Court, is continuing its
innovative approach with the announcement that funky eatery Giraffe will be
moving in with one of its first restaurants outside London.
Giraffe is taking ground and first floor space (totalling almost 3,000 sq
ft) on the corner of Christ's Lane and Drummer Street. In addition to this
space, it will provide outdoor seating, overlooking new public space and
Christ's Pieces. Already something of a cult in Greater London, and
acclaimed by the Independent on Sunday as 'A child-friendly restaurant
everyone would like to eat in', Giraffe specialises in fresh, healthy and
delicious global food, ranging from distinctive burgers and stir fries to
mouth-watering smoothies. It also offers brunches, cocktails, and a special
kids' menu.
The company, which says it is not a chain but a 'herd', prides itself on
designing each of its premises individually and imaginatively to suit their
location.
'It's very exciting news that one of Giraffe's first moves outside London
will be to this new Cambridge destination,' says Andrew Hilston, Development
Manager at Land Securities, the company behind the Christ's Lane
transformation. 'Combined with the fashion retail lettings we have already
announced, and the re-opening of the historic walkway as a wider and
brighter public thoroughfare, this will make Christ's Lane a very special
place in the heart of the city.'
Russel Joffe, Managing Director of Giraffe, adds: 'This represents a
significant move in the development of our business. We have been looking to
extend the reach of our unique brand and Christ's Lane is the perfect place,
in a world-famous city.'
The overall site plans were approved last year, and Land Securities has
already announced the letting of the three largest shops to Zara, H&M and
Bank.
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Further information:
Jo Bird,
Land Securities Group Plc
Tel: 020 7747 2390
Email: jo.bird@landsecurities.com
Media information:
Jenny Kartupelis or Jane Heeney,
Elements PR
Tel: 01223 421605
Email: info@elementspr.co.uk
Images available on request from Elements PR
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NOTES TO EDITORS
See also www.christslane.co.uk and
www.giraffe.net
Land Securities Group PLC
Land Securities is a FTSE 100 company, quoted on the London Stock Exchange. It has been at the forefront of the UK's commercial property industry for over 60 years. Today, the Group maintains its market leading position as the UK's largest quoted property company by providing commercial accommodation and property services to a wide range of occupiers. The Group's objective is to create attractive and sustainable returns for its shareholders through its activities, which include property investment, development and property outsourcing.
Land Securities holds a market leading position in three areas of the UK
commercial property market:
* Retail,
* London offices and
* Property outsourcing
Its £11.5 billion combined investment portfolio totals over six million sq
feet, including office and retail space in Central London, 28 shopping
centres, 29 retail parks and 11 supermarket properties located across the
UK.
It has a substantial development programme including major retail-led urban regeneration schemes and Central London mixed-use developments. The Group is also master planning one of Europe's largest regeneration schemes in Kent Thameside.
The Group leads the market in property outsourcing where, through Land
Securities Trillium, it provides accommodation and property-related services
to the Department for Work and Pensions, the BBC, Norwich Union, Barclays
Bank, DVLA and through Telereal to BT.
The Group is committed to environmental initiatives and community
involvement recognised by the Group's inclusion in the BiTC Corporate
Responsibility Index, FTSE4Good Index and the Dow Jones Sustainability
Index.
For more information on Land Securities visit www.landsecurities.com