(57) Underwater premises (100) for retail, commercial, entertainment, recreational and/or
cultural facilities in connection with urban or sub-urban fabrics (A, B and C) separated
by water, has an enclosed structure located underwater and defining an interior providing
space for said facilities. The structure has entrances and/or exits (101) at different
parts of the interior and permitting access between the interior and the urban or
sub-urban fabrics (A, B and C). A route extends across the entrances and/or exits
(101) via the interior and providing access to said space for said facilities, for
enjoyment and use by people. When the space is for retail purpose such space provides
shopping opportunities and where the connecting urban fabrics (A, B and C) are shopping
centers, the underwater premises (100) provides continuation of shopping experience
connecting the urban fabrics (A, B and C) and forming a shopping hub or for such other
uses and enjoyment by people as and when the space is equipped for said facilities
whilst commuting therealong. The route extends from one to another of the urban or
sub-urban fabrics (A, B and C) or vice versa.
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