Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2014 | Page 19

PROJECTVIEW
MENLYN PARK SHOPPING
CENTRE EXPANSION

The centre is set to see a R2bn
expansion to its existing infrastructure. The development, spearheaded by Pareto and its partner
Old Mutual Property, will see the
centre expand by 50,000m2.
Currently the shopping centre
boasts 120,000m2 in space and has
over 300 stores. The extension will
add 200 additional stores as well as
extra parking.

considered to create a naturally shaded
environment and garden type atmosphere, while high quality concrete pavers
and slate inserts, as well as natural timber
decks and flagstones, will complement the
existing architecture.
An assembly of simple but interesting
shapes will tie the different structures and
spaces together in a new way, while the
overall theme driving the redevelopment is
one of blurring the divide between inside
and outside.
Regular
visitors
will
recognise
architectural elements from the previous
Silverstar design, but new façades and
spaces are going to change the overall
feel of the entertainment complex to a
light, transparent and continuous arena
that brings nature in and subtly expands
the floor area in order to cater for all of the
exciting new additions to the facilities.
The bold contemporary elements and
shapes existing in the original façade

have been integrated into and form the
backdrop to the lighter and more transient
new look. The materials proposed are
metalwork and natural materials which
form part of the original concept, although
the forms are much lighter in appearance
and will harmonise with the natural lines
to create a new and fresh aesthetic in
the square.
The development is not simply about
aesthetics, but creates a total experience
for the family. Additional facilities not
previously mentioned include six cinemas,
all boasting the latest technology 3D
screens; a 12-lane bowling alley; two
additional restaurants inside the property;
laser games; a refurbished casino; an
upmarket indoor multipurpose events
venue and additional parking.
Additionally, the entire gaming floor
and internal complex will be aesthetically
refreshed to complement and bring
together the theme of the development.

Developer: Tsogo Sun
Architect: Northpoint
Interiors: Northpoint

Civil Engineers: Aurecon
Structural Engineers: Aurecon
Main Contractor: WBHO

Project Watch

Client: Pareto
Old Mutual Properties
Project Manager:
GHC Brydens Project Management
Architect: Bild Architects
QS: Bham Tayob and Khan
Civil & Structural Engineer
Aurecon South Africa
Electrical Engineer: CKR
Mechanical Engineer: Aurecon
Main Contractor:
Murray and Roberts Construction

SPRINGS MALL

Construction will soon begin on the
R850 million Springs Mall at Springs
Eco Park - a 52,000m2 regional mall
serving the greater Springs area.
Developed and owned in joint
venture by Flanagan & Gerard
Developments, Blue Crane EcoMall
(Pty) Ltd and the family of Giuricich
Brothers, Springs Mall is the
brainchild of Springs businessman
Franco D’Arrigo.
It will open in April 2016 with an
exciting mix of comprehensive,
quality retail variety.
Architects: MDS Architects
QS: Okunene Wentzel Steinberg
Structural/Civil Engineers:
Civil Concepts
Electrical Engineers: Quad Africa
Mechanical Engineers: Q Mech

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