EXPERTISE IN RETAIL

Our team boasts extensive experience in collaborating on over 200 global retail projects, utilising CGIs and animations to enhance public consultation, planning, marketing, and PR efforts. Whether focusing on individually designed units, leisure extensions, retail parks, or new malls, we closely collaborate with architects, developers, interior designers, and asset management teams.

Our goal is to generate impactful visual imagery that effectively showcases design intent.

Our expertise spans the retail spectrum, from Shopping Centres / Malls to the High Street, Out-of-Town Retail Parks, Airports and Rail Stations

Malmö Designer Village

is Scandinavia’s largest premium outlet, located near Malmö, Sweden. Spanning 26,000 sqm with over 130 stores, it offers top international and Scandinavian brands in an open-air, landscaped setting. The village features restaurants, cafés, family-friendly spaces, and sustainable design targeting BREEAM ‘Excellent’ certification. With 2,000 free parking spaces and EV charging, it serves a catchment of 3.8 million residents and 10 million tourists annually. Opening in phases from 2027, Malmö Designer Village aims to be a flagship shopping and leisure destination for the Nordic region.

Meadowhall Sephora

Sephora’s arrival at Meadowhall, Sheffield, marks a significant milestone in the UK beauty retail landscape. Opened on July 11, 2025, the store is strategically located on the Upper Level High Street of Meadowhall Shopping Centre. This is Sephora’s ninth UK location and the first in Yorkshire, reinforcing Meadowhall’s reputation as a premier shopping destination.

Midsummer Place

Airport Refurbishment

Bahrain Marina

HC Version

Fat Face - St Pancras

Meadowhall

Malmö Designer Village

Malmo Designer Village

LVMH Abu Dhabi

Muscat

River Island

Sadiyaat Island

Abu Dhabi

Athlete

Tacoma Square

Bertie

DIOR

Charlotte Tilbury

Emporium

Frasers 2021

Gretna Gateway

Hamleys

HUDA

Intu Broadmarsh

Intu Spain

Meadows Retail Park

Grantahm Outlet Centre

Lululemon

Midsummer Place Shopping Centre

Oslo City Centre

Methodology & Process

Client engagement at every stage: We collaborate closely, ensuring expectations are met and feedback is built into each phase.
Rigorous internal quality procedures: Every project goes through structured review points and quality checks before final delivery.
Dedicated project management: Every client works with a dedicated project manager, plus strategic oversight from our directors.
Clear project timelines: Typical CGI delivery within two weeks, animation within six weeks.
Refined four-stage workflow:
- Pre-Visualisation: Quick startup (three days), review all drawings, and align initial visual concepts.
- Modelling: 3D models built in Unreal Engine/3ds Max; imported CAD or architect models refined, wireframes rendered for client approval, camera settings optimized.
- Materials & Lighting: Materials developed from your design guide, global illumination set by project context, test renders sent for feedback.
- Rendering & Post-Production: Final layered renders with flexible elements, followed by enhancement, effects, and infographics in post-production.
Final review & delivery: Drafts sent for feedback, final images/animations delivered in your chosen format.
Committed to precision, creativity, and client satisfaction with proven results across high-profile UK, EU, and international projects.

United Kingdom

Our journey began in the United Kingdom in 2006 when we opened a modest office in Nottingham. Initially, our focus was on assisting local architects with planning visuals and master plans. This quickly expanded into the retail and commercial sectors, serving landlords and agents, many of whom continue to be our partners to this day.

Europe

Expanding into Europe was a logical step for us, driven by the international presence of our UK-based clients. They recommended our services in European cities, finding that we could visualize their needs more swiftly than their previous providers. This led us to create leading retail destinations across Ireland, Spain, Germany, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Middle East

Since 2006, we've also made our mark in the Middle East and Africa, starting with our visualization of Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. Our work has since spanned across Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Tunisia, Kenya, South Africa, and Egypt, contributing to some remarkable designs. Currently, a significant portion of our projects is in the burgeoning hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia, reflecting our continued growth and adaptation to new markets.

GET IN TOUCH TODAY!

Interested in discussing future projects? Whether you're considering CGI animation, virtual reality, or simply seeking advice on the best way to present your project, we're here to help. Feel free to get in touch using the form on the right, or reach out directly via email at:

info@horuscommunications.com.

Retail Destinations & Asset Management