Developers have been putting up the metallic shell of the Empire cinema that will form the focal point of a £60 million extension to the Queensgate centre.
It is understood the 18-month-long project is still on schedule to complete later this year.
Construction began last March to create the cinema-led development, which will also see the opening of a string of restaurants and retail units on levels below the cinema.
Much of the 77,000 square feet development occupies unused space in the John Lewis department store, which itself is at the centre of concern following reports that bosses of the retailer plan to close up to eight stores nationally in the near future.
The Queensgate development, which could create 200 jobs once completed, is being led by McLaren Construction, an international construction contractor which operates across the UK and in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
5. Development at Queensgate
This image shows how the Queensgate development should appear when completed later this year.
6. Development at Queensgate
This image shows how the Empire cinema will appear in the Queensgate centre.
7. Development at Queensgate
This image shows how some of the new restaurants and retails will look once the development is completed.
8. Development at Queensgate
The view looking over North Square - to the right is John Lewis.