Preston's Hombase pyramid demolished as work on new cafe gets underway at The Range

Work is nearing completion on an extension to a city home and garden store.
Work underway at The Range in Preston, which has involved the demolition of a glass pyramidWork underway at The Range in Preston, which has involved the demolition of a glass pyramid
Work underway at The Range in Preston, which has involved the demolition of a glass pyramid

Preston Council first gave permission for the work to The Range outlet in Queen Street Retail Park in January.

It has involved demolishing a glass pyramid structure inherited from former owners Homebase, to make way for a cafe.

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Work underway at The Range in Preston, which has involved the demolition of a glass pyramidWork underway at The Range in Preston, which has involved the demolition of a glass pyramid
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It involves a relocation of its garden centre facilities and an ancillary café.

A more conventional roof replacement offering “greater visual interest” will replace the pyramid.

A spokesman for The Range said: “I can confirm that we are currently working on an extension project in our Preston store.

“The extension will allow for the addition of a Dee Dee’s Family Café in the store serving a wide selection of delicious food and drink at affordable prices.

How it used to lookHow it used to look
How it used to look
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“A new garden centre will be added and the inside of the store will be getting a refreshed look and layout.”

The spokesman confirmed that work is “progressing well” but there is not yet a confirmed completion date.

They added: “We’re really excited to be bringing our Preston customers a bigger and better store with this extension”.