The Paragon

The Paragon

infobox shopping mall
| shopping_mall_name = The Paragon


caption =
location = 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
opening_date = 1998
developer=
manager =
owner = Orchard 290 Ltd
number_of_stores = 200
number_of_anchors = 3
floor_area = convert|950438|sqft|m2
parking = 416 parking lots
floors = 18
website =

The Paragon (Chinese: 百丽宫) is an upmarket [http://www.frommers.com/destinations/singapore/S31569.html Paragon | Store/Shop Review | Singapore | Frommers.com ] ] shopping centre on Orchard Road, Singapore. [ [http://www.sidestep.com/travel-shopping_mall-g5031569-paragon_singapore Cheap Flights, Cheap Hotels, Cheap Airfare, Airline Tickets, Travel Deals - SideStep ] ] It was redeveloped in the late 1990s, transforming it into a modern glass-covered building.http://www.contactsingapore.org.sg/lifestyle_shopping.shtml] The decor has been described as "posh and sleek". [http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/singapore/singapore_shopping/37/paragon_a_feel_of_harvey_nichols_in_london.php Paragon Shopping Centre : Paradise for Singapore Shoppers ] ] The 18-storey shopping centre was designed by Kumpulan Senireka Sendirian Berhad, a Malaysian architectural firm. [ [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetparagon-singapore-singapore The Paragon, Singapore ] ]

The mall is currently embarking on a S$45 million makeover to update its building facade and increase retail space. The facelift, which began in January 2006, is expected to be completed by October 2008. The renovation is also in step with URA's call to building owners to create more interesting and unique building facades to enhance the vibrancy of Orchard Road. [cite web |url=http://www.sph.com.sg/news/latest/press_080107_001.html |title=Facelift for Paragon to enhance retail experience |accessdate= |publisher=Singapore Press Holdings Limited |date=2008-01-07 ]

Stores

Anchor tenants include Metro and Marks and Spencer. Diesel, Emanuel Ungaro, Escada, and Salvatore Ferragamo are some of the many stores in the shopping centre, while Marks and Spencer has brands such as Alfred Dunhill, Crabtree & Evelyn, Fendi, Gucci, etc. There are also Miss Sixty, G-Star, GAS, A/X Armani Exchange, United Colors of Benetton, and others located in the shopping centre.

There are several restaurants in the shopping centre, ranging from the moderately priced Thai Express to Lawry's Prime Rib.

The city ticket office for Singapore Airlines is also located in the shopping centre. Travellers can collect their boarding passes and advance check-in up to 48 hours before their scheduled flight. [ [http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/before/checkin/downtown.jsp Downtown Check-in - Singapore Airlines ] ]

Location and accessibility

The Paragon is located in Orchard Road between the Somerset MRT Station and Orchard MRT Station.

References

*cite web | title =Uniquely Singapore - Shopping in Orchard | work = Singapore Tourism Board | url = http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_do/shopping/where_to_shop/shopping_in_orchard.html | accessdate =31 October | accessyear = 2006

External links

*Kumpulan Senireka Sdn Bhd (architects) [http://www.senireka.com.my/] , [http://www.emporis.com/en/cd/cm/?id=kumpulansenirekasdnbhd-kualalumpur-malaysia]


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