By Megan Sullivan
Staff Writer
The opening of the new section of the Del Amo Fashion Center includes modernized renovations for the convenience of shoppers with more space, seating and new stores.
The new section of the indoor mall looks significantly better with its modernized renovations. It is easy to navigate through, filled with light and decorations, and is shopper-friendly with new stores and a spacious floor plan design.
The Del Amo Fashion Center project began in 2014 with a plan to demolish and rebuild the north end of the mall following the construction of the new outdoor section a few years ago. The new portion of the mall reopened in the middle of October and includes the relocation of many stores, such as Pacsun, into bigger spaces, as well as a new restaurant row with many new dining options.
The renovated wing of the mall contains more high-end stores including a diversity of designer outlets such as Kate Spade and Coach. The biggest addition to the mall is Nordstroms, giving the mall another large department store to compete with Macy’s.
The new indoor section is extremely well decorated, notably plant assortments that create a nature-oriented atmosphere. At the immediate entrance, a large wall covered in grass welcomes visitors and gives the mall a modern and fresh feeling. Many plants are used as decoration in the hallways and sitting areas, creating an aesthetically pleasing and calm envirnoment that contibutes to the Fashion Center’s laid back style.
Initially, the new section seems cramped due to numerous chairs and benches scattered around each store. However, the mall manages to keep a lot of open space for people to walk in due to its wide hallways and two levels. The extra space makes the complex easier to navigate and separates Del Amo from the usual cramped feeling of an indoor mall. The addition of a new four-level parking lot adjacent to Nordstroms also makes it easier to access the new indoor wing of the mall due to its close proximity.
Another well-designed aspect of the new section is its use of light and windows. The windows and high ceilings let in a lot of light, giving the small area a more spacious feel. Del Amo’s older sections used to be dark and dirty, but due to the renovation and an entirely new floor plan, it is now fresh and inviting to customers.
Unfortunately, the mall is still undergoing some renovations and many of the new stores are yet to open. Some stores have not been filled and these empty spaces detract from the mall’s overall aesthetic appeal. The shopping experience’s visual impact is lessened as these unfilled lots make the mall feel very choppy and unfinished.
The Del Amo Fashion Center has always had something for everyone; a movie theater, restaurants, small stores, but now it has an entire section for those looking for something more high-end. The new north wing of the mall is respectable, visually appealing, and extremely enjoyable for people of all ages. The new section of Del Amo Fashion Center reopened in the middle of October and some additional restaurants and stores will continue to be renovated into next year. It is located in Torrance and is open from 10 am to 9pm daily.
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