CENTRAL SQUARE
By Brett Marlin
It is not often that reality matches expectation, but in this case
the building that was planned for this development is almost an
exact replica of the initial Architects 3D images. Normally one finds
issues with the initial design that need to be resolved on site and
this in many instances changes the overall look of the building, but
Paul Munnik of Paul Munnik Architects got this one almost perfectly
correct.
During the first two weeks of December 2015, we started handing
over the office units to the purchasers and by mid-January, all the
owners have now taken occupation even though some of them
have not moved into their units.
This development is a typical example of a joint venture
development between Time Projects and the landowner and is a
shining light as to what can be done if there is a will and trust in
each other. Rekadot J represented by Ms. Dorcas Kgosietsile and
Ms. Thebe Seretse are wonderful joint venture partners and with a
bit of luck, we will be able to partner with them on other projects.
On handing over the units to the purchasers, a few of them have
commented that they could not believe how we had a Y[