This €62 million project in the Mineiro Triangle region in the south of the city of Uberlândia will spread over two floors covering 154,000 m², containing 201 shops, 11 department stores, restaurants, a Walmart superstore and six new-generation cinemas. Uberlândia Shopping will include 2,400 parking spaces, and another park for bikes. José Quintela de Fonseca is responsible for the architecture and has been inspired by the lush local plant and tree life. He will design Uberlândia Shopping with the colours and textures typical of the area, using natural elements such as stone on the facade and in the hallways, together with the "Ipê" tree - a major symbol of local flora that is represented in the centre’s logo. The design builds on asymmetry and geometric shapes to create large glazed areas that take advantage of natural light. The centre also applies modern solutions to reduce energy and water consumption and obtain ISO 14001 environmental certification. It also plans to include cutting-edge technical management systems, and a rain water collection facility for irrigation, site cleaning and fire-fighting services. The centre is scheduled to open in 2012.