African Design Magazine Africa's Top 10 Projects of 2015 | Page 31

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7Boxes is built entirely from repurposed shipping containers, the first of its
kind in South Africa. The design combines shipping containers, garden plants
and rolling lawns, together with other brick and concrete elements for a
richly different look and feel.

Over a hundred traders have opened their doors at the long-awaited
shopping centre with brands ranging from clothing to coffee; food, furniture
and fashion; décor to donuts; biltong, bikes, bags, bistros and bus tours; art
to architects and galleries to gardening for kids. The centre is a platform
for pop-up shops, designers, artists and crafters to showcase their wares.
With the benefit of exposure and the reasonably priced rentals, it makes the ideal home
for entrepreneurs. Visitors can shop, enjoy a meal on the Boardwalk while socialising with
friends, and families can keep an eye on their children playing in the kiddies’ park. There is
no need to be concerned about parking as there is space for over 150 cars underground.
Paul Lapham, CEO of property management company Citiq, says that every effort has been
made to ensure that the tenant mix remains diverse and of a high standard. “Each tenant
has been selected according to a strict set of criteria to ensure an eclectic mix of options,
guaranteed to suit every taste. Small businesses can rent affordable space in a secure and
central environment while taking advantage of the cosmopolitan crowds that the centre
attracts,” he says.

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