Leeds Kirkgate Market Refurbishment The high profile building was established in 1857 and was the birth place of Marks and Spencer. The project objectives were to create a modern vibrant market and bring it into the 21st century by improving the look and feel, and making better use of the areas available. Interserve’s work has significantly improved the market and increased footfall. Achieved by bringing the fresh produce stalls together, building a new ‘blockshop’ to complete the market’s lost symmetry and forming a new contemporary social and events covered daily market. Whilst the works have provided new and refurbished areas which make a big visual impact, some of the biggest changes were to the building’s infrastructure. The project team safely removed asbestos, repaired the roof, imp

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