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The Junction
shopping centre signage while giving elevation to the facades. At the same time, the
entrance towers break the monotony of the covered walkways,” explains McGillivray.
The bathrooms continue the simple palette, but a splash of vibrant red and green
mosaics provide impact behind the vanities.
Lighting is an important visual element at The Junction. At night, the building is
awash with light and up/down lighter fittings light up the walls.
Self-sufficient centre
The Junction is north-facing, thus avoid direct sunlight. It is a fully self-sufficient
shopping centre which has the ability to operate completely off-grid if required. “This
includes water treatment plants and domestic water tanks for water back up,” says
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