[ENG/ESP] La Vela Shopping Center: A Charming Space

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Dear friends of Architecture + Design, today I share with you for the first time, I wanted to share with you my experience in La Vela Shopping Center, a place that has captured my attention. Although I had not visited it for years due to its remoteness from my home, this time I decided to explore it again.
Located in the municipality of Santiago Mariño, Costa Azul sector, in front of Bolivar Avenue.
The mall offers a large parking area in the back. This space, distributed in three floors, provides peace of mind to visitors concerned about the safety of their vehicles. The parking lot, built with reinforced concrete and sturdy cylindrical columns, is an outstanding feature.

Queridos amigos de Arquitectura + Diseño, hoy comparto con ustedes por primera vez, lo he querido hacer transmitiendoles mi experiencia en el Centro Comercial La Vela, un lugar que ha capturado mi atención. Aunque hacía años que no lo visitaba debido a su lejanía de mi hogar, esta vez decidí explorar nuevamente.
Ubicado en el municipio Santiago Mariño, sector Costa Azul, frente a la avenida Bolívar.
El centro comercial ofrece una amplia área de estacionamiento en su parte trasera. Este espacio, distribuido en tres plantas, brinda tranquilidad a los visitantes preocupados por la seguridad de sus vehículos. El parqueo, está construido con hormigón armado y robustas columnas cilíndricas, es una característica destacada.


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Upon entering the mall, we noticed that a major expansion had been completed. However, I will begin my tour in the old part, which also has its charm. Looking at it from the street, you can see that its entrance resembles a sailboat.

Al ingresar al centro comercial, notamos que habían concluido una importante expansión. Sin embargo, comenzaré mi recorrido por la parte antigua, que también tiene su encanto. Mirándolo desde la calle se puede ver qué su entrada semeja un velero.


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One of the most striking elements is the glass elevator, which allows you to see part of the mall as you move between levels. During peak seasons, the elevator is usually busy, but I personally prefer to use the escalators.

Uno de los elementos más llamativos es el ascensor de cristales, que permite observar parte del centro comercial mientras nos desplazamos entre niveles. Durante las temporadas de mayor afluencia, el ascensor suele estar ocupado, pero personalmente prefiero utilizar las escaleras eléctricas.


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The third floor is my starting point. All the floors of the three levels of the mall are covered with light marble, polished with care. On this last third level, we find the gourmet fair area, where the variety of culinary options is impressive. The hanging ceiling circles, together with the diamond-shaped chandeliers, create a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.

El tercer piso es mi punto de partida. Todos los pisos de los tres niveles del centro comercial están revestidos con mármol claro, pulido con esmero. En este último tercer nivel, encontramos el área de la feria gourmet, donde la variedad de opciones culinarias es impresionante. Los círculos colgantes del techo, junto con las lámparas en forma de rombo, crean un ambiente agradable y acogedor.


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In addition, the aisles of the mall have glass railings and at the end of them, with large glass panels, and comfortable armchairs, which visitors can enjoy and see through them beautiful views to the outside. From here, you can see the Venetur Hotel and, in another direction, the Marina with its small lighthouse, are impressive views.

Además, los pasillos del centro comercial cuentan con barandas de vidrio y al final de los mismos, con grandes paneles de vidrio, y cómodos butacones, que los visitantes pueden disfrutar y ver a través de ellos hermosas vistas hacia el exterior. Desde aquí, se divisa el Hotel Venetur y, en otra dirección, la Marina con su pequeño faro, son unas vistas impresionantes.


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From the higher floors, you can see the palm trees that adorn the first floor of the mall. In addition, there are seats at its base that invite you to rest, creating other pleasant environments to relax and have a good time.

Desde los pisos más altos, se pueden apreciar las palmeras que adornan la planta baja del centro comercial. Además, hay asientos en su base que invitan al descanso, creando así otros ambientes agradables para relajarse y pasar un rato agradable.


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The recent expansion of the mall features a metal tunnel structure with glass, a distinctive feature of its design. In the center of this tunnel, there are large blue armchairs with a singular shape, ideal for resting and contemplating the surroundings through the glass.

La ampliación reciente del centro comercial presenta un túnel de estructura metálica con vidrios, una característica distintiva de su diseño. En el centro de este túnel, se encuentran grandes butacones de color azul con una forma singular, ideales para descansar y contemplar el entorno a través de su vidrios.


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The new section of the mall bears similarities to the old one. Both share recessed ceiling lighting in the aisles, and each store has its own personalized ambiance. In addition, palm trees have been added, and near them, blue armchairs have become a hallmark of the location.

La nueva sección del centro comercial guarda similitudes con la antigua. Ambas comparten una iluminación empotrada en el techo de los pasillos, y cada tienda tiene su ambiente personalizado. Además, se han añadido palmeras, y cerca de ellas, butacones azules que se han convertido en un sello distintivo del lugar.


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In the expansion area, there are still available premises, which have not yet been rented.

En el área de la expansión, aún hay locales disponibles, que aún no han sido alquilados.


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No space is left unused in the mall, including the spaces under the escalators, where they have placed a small circular fountain with constantly moving water. Around the fountain, there is a marble bench where visitors can sit and rest, all very well thought out to spend a pleasant moment.

Ningún espacio se queda sin aprovechar en el centro comercial, incluyen los espacios debajo de las escaleras eléctricas, en él han colocado una pequeña fuente circular con agua en constante movimiento. Alrededor de la fuente, se encuentra un banco de mármol donde los visitantes pueden sentarse y descansar, todo muy bien pensado para pasar un agradable momento.


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There is an area where electric vehicles are rented for children and adults, these vehicles are to be able to move around the mall without having to walk long distances with shopping bags, in this same area facing the ceiling, hangs a circular lamp that blends well with the structure of the facility.

Hay un área donde se alquilan vehículos eléctricos para niños y para adultos, estos vehículos son para poderse trasladar por todo el centro comercial sin tener la necesidad de caminar largas distancias con las bolsas de compra, en esta misma área mirando hacia el techo , cuelga una lámpara circular que combina muy bien con la estructura de la instalación.


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During my tour, I even noticed that a television channel had rented a place to broadcast its program from the mall.

Durante mi recorrido, incluso noté que un canal de televisión había alquilado un local para transmitir su programa desde el centro comercial.


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On the first floor of the new section, there is a fountain decorated with small natural palm trees, and in front of it, a bench stretching the length of the space.

En la planta baja de la nueva sección, se encuentra una fuente decorada con pequeñas palmeras naturales, y frente a ella, un banco que se extiende a lo largo del espacio.


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Thus concluded our tour to La Vela Shopping Center. I hope dear friends that you enjoyed it.
Wishing you all a happy day.
Bye!

Así concluyó nuestro recorrido al Centro Comercial La Vela. Espero queridos amigos que les haya gustado.
Deseándoles a todos un feliz día.
¡Chao!


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Hi @taniagonzalez, welcome to the community; La Vela shopping center is beautiful I had the opportunity to go several years ago and I loved it, I remember that with my friends we rented the carts and it was super fun, thanks for sharing your visit to this beautiful destination on Margarita Island.

Greetings and blessings!

Thank you dear @belkyscabrera , it was a pleasure for me to share in this community my experience in La Vela mall. It continues to be a pleasant and spacious mall. Happy week 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸💐🪷🌺💮🥀☘️

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I have always wanted to visit Margarita Island, this shopping center is emblematic of the city and of course the great Venetur hotel. It has a great design and that elevator is really interesting, you can quickly take a look at the whole place.

Here on the island there are several shopping malls, but none has the dynamics and clarity that the sail has. Its design is unique and that makes it more interesting. I'm glad you were able to appreciate it through my photographs, I wish you a happy 🌹🌷🏵️🌻🌼🌸💐🪷🌺💮🥀☘️ evening.

That mall has changed a lot I visited it once I think in 2009 it was still under development but the image of luxury I have from that time I still see it in your publication.

It is one of the few shopping malls that still has the same atmosphere and dynamics as the first day it opened. With the new expansion, the only difference is that there are more options when it comes to shopping. 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💮🥀☘️

Realmente disfruté el paseo (De no ser así no lo hago...je, je. je) Bellas fotos. Buenas descripciones detalladas sin aburrir. Gracias por compartir. Bendiciones.

Me alegra que le gustara pasear conmigo, la idea era que conocieran un poco de este singular centro comercial, feliz día 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💮🥀☘️

Glad you liked walking around with me, the idea was for you to get to know a bit of this unique mall, happy day 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💮🥀☘️

Very nice Arquitecture of this comercial center, I enjoy the description.

I'm glad you liked those very nice malls, thank you for your support 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💐🌻🌺💮🥀☘️

The shopping center is very nice, I have never been to one 😁, it looks very warm and clear despite, as you say, they take advantage of every space, it also looks very harmonious, Thank you for taking us to this beautiful place 🌻✨

What I like most about this mall is the clarity they have, their dynamic is very nice. I am glad to know that you liked it, thank you for your nice words of support, happy afternoon 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💐🌻🌺💮🥀☘️

Si, se ve realmente claro, Happy afternoon to you too,🌻

This mall is beautiful, I visited it a long time ago, it's good that it has an expansion, thank you for those nice photos

In a really beautiful shopping center and with a lot of clarity and spaciousness which is what I like the most. When you visit the island again you know where to go. Thank you for your nice words happy afternoon 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💐🌻🌺💮🥀☘️

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The mall looks well-lit and spacious. I loved the remodeling, I think it gives it a very nice touch of modernity.

Thank you dear Indira for your nice support. The new enlargement makes it look much more beautiful. To me in particular what I like most is the clarity and lighting, happy afternoon 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💐🌻🌺💮🥀☘️

What a nice place my dear. The photos are beautiful 😍🤗

I'm glad you liked the mall, I particularly loved the great lighting and brightness of the new expansion. Thank you dear @mayramalu for your nice words of support, happy afternoon 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸🪷💐🌻🌺💮🥀☘️

What a beautiful place you bring us to this community that I am sure will welcome you with open arms, I loved the design and those palms inside make it special. It catches my attention a lot About the carts to move around the store, persimmon in Cuba there are no shopping centers that big. Thank you for showing us that beautiful sister @taniagonzalez ,❤️👌🏽👍🏽

I'm glad you liked this mall sister @lileisabel . We enjoyed the tour very much, I am fascinated by the spaces with a lot of clarity, its glass structure, gives that facility.
Here when the malls are very extensive you have the possibility of renting those carts, with a cost of $5 for 15 minutes. I am very glad to know that you liked this tour, happy day 🌹🌷🏵️🌼🌸💐🪷🌻🌺💮🥀🌺🥀🌺💮🥀☘️

You're welcome, welcome and enjoy. 👌🏽👍🏽❤️😍

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