African project
Baywest Mall
T
he success of the design by dhk architects lies in the simplicity of its plan –
a crossed ring mall with retail anchors in each corner. The clearly defined
vehicular and pedestrian entrances are on axis with the parking zones
conveniently situated close to entrances allowing for fast direct access,
with the emphasis on the arrival experience. The parking cells are also
inter-connected for ease of access to any entrance. Back of house servicing
is either directly from the four anchor corners, or from below ground – via
basement tunnel and centrally located service lifts which feed both levels of
retail.
The internal design emphasi