Ro's Torv

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Ro's Torv
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Ro's Torv
Location Roskilde, Denmark
Coordinates 55°38′29″N12°6′04″E / 55.64139°N 12.10111°E / 55.64139; 12.10111
Opening date2003
Owner DADES
ArchitectClaus B. Hansen
No. of stores and services86
Total retail floor area 84,000 m2 (900,000 sq ft)
Website rostorv.dk

Ro's Torv is a shopping centre in central Roskilde, Denmark.

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History

Designed by Claus B. Hansen and built by the Keops property company, Ro's Torv was inaugurated in 2003. In 2006 Keops bought out Hansen and commenced an expansion before selling it to Essex Invest. In 2008, Ro's Torv was sold to DADES for DKK 1.5 billion. [1] The expansion was completed in 2009, increasing the floor area from 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft) to 84,000 m2 (900,000 sq ft). The expansion was designed by AK83 Arkitekter while Keops was responsible for the construction. [2]

Facilities

Ro's Torv contains 60 shops and nine eateries. Other facilities include a cinema (Kino Ro's Torv) and a Fitness.dk fitness centre.

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References

  1. "Et hus fuld af oplevelser" (in Danish). byggeplads.dk. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
  2. "Ro's Torv solgt for 1,5 mia. kr" (in Danish). Berlingske. Retrieved 9 January 2015.