Rive Gauche

Client
IRET

Our Role
Strategic Design Consultancy for branding and interior design

Location
Charleroi, Belgium

Awards
ICSC Award Winner & ICSC Award Winner

Rive Gauche shopping centre in Charleroi has significantly revitalized the city's downtown area since its opening in 2017. The centre features over 90 stores, including fashion, accessories, beauty, health, home, leisure, multimedia, and quality dining options, attracting approximately 8 million visitors annually.

The vibrant retail and leisure destination has increased footfall in surrounding streets by over 50%, contributing to the resurgence of local businesses benefiting both the local economy and community.

At Air Design, we specialise in delivering design consultancy services that drive urban regeneration and commercial success. Our work with Rive Gauche in Charleroi showcases our expertise in creating impactful interiors and branding that breathe new life into communities and retail destinations.

Once a declining city centre abandoned by tenants and visitors, Rive Gauche has revitalised Charleroi by creating a vibrant hub of activity. With a new town square, shopping centre, restored bourse, hotel, and offices, the project has redefined how locals engage with their city, reducing the need to commute to neighbouring areas for leisure and retail.

Our interior design reimagined spaces within Rive Gauche to create an inviting, dynamic environment that resonates with visitors and encourages repeat engagement.

We developed a cohesive branding system that positions Rive Gauche as one of Belgium’s premier retail and leisure destinations, seamlessly integrating modern aesthetics with local identity.

+24%

Increase in footfall

Our interiors and branding have helped make Rive Gauche one of Belgium’s most popular retail destinations, welcoming 8 million people annually. Rive Gauche has since taken home the Best Medium Sized Shopping Centre at a prestigious ICSC awards. The project was also nominated for Best New Shopping Centre at both Mapic and MIPIM.