Local Architect chosen by supermarket giant for two distribution centres

Leicestershire-based IMA Architects has been selected by discount supermarket Lidl GB to provide architectural services and guidance for the construction of two new regional distribution centres (RDCs) in Gildersome, Leeds, and Belvedere, London.

The firm developed the architectural designs and planning documents for a new RDC in Leeds, which have received approval from Leeds City Council.

This project will establish a 580,000 sq ft distribution centre on a 34.6-acre site in the southwest of the city.

Once completed, the new Leeds RDC is expected to create around 400 local jobs.

In Belvedere, IMA is partnering with Lidl to rebuild and expand a 400,000 sq ft RDC.

Anthony Day, managing director of IMA Architects said: “Work is progressing well, and we are excited to be delivering another large-scale project with Lidl GB. The RDC specialises in storing and distributing food at both refrigerated and ambient temperatures and will become another vital part of Lidl’s distribution network in the southeast when complete.”

“We are proud to be working with Lidl GB on both schemes and bringing forward both projects. IMA is currently active on over 20 logistics and warehousing projects across the UK on behalf of our clients, making new sites for businesses and employment opportunities for local people.”

Mario Viduka, construction director at Lidl GB, said: “Our ambitious warehouse plans demonstrate our commitment to investing not only in our distribution network but the UK as a whole, and we look forward to working with IMA Architects to increase that capacity further.”