The transformation of Victoria County Arcade and the surrounding areas of Leeds is widely regarded as one of the most successful regenerative city centre projects in the UK. Lathams not only devised the strategy that has provided the lasting physical and commercial transformation of this part of the city, but we also designed and delivered the project. Faced with an arcade and surrounding streets which had become decidedly down-at-heel and underperforming, plans were originally draw up to simply refurbish the arcade. Lathams extended these to include adjacent streets with the intention of reviving the entire area and of creating a distinct 'quarter' and a destination. A comprehensive programme of repair and restoration, complete with careful integration of current buildings and fire regulations, returned the arcade buildings to their original glory. To complement the refurbishment of these old buildings, we introduced a delicately modelled glazed, split-level roof over the whole of the pedestriansed Queen Victoria Street. The covered street forms a giant conservatory, ideal for pavement cafes and street entertainment. The main feature along Queen Victoria Street is the award-winning stained glass window, which, at 120 metres long, is the largest in Europe. The combination of listed building care, innovative new build and the integration of art led to the project receiving a Civic Trust Award.