African Design Magazine June 2017 | Page 11

al in pretoria Urban renewal across South Africa is a fundamental move towards addressing past mistakes, replacing the dilapidated and forgotten with something fresh and inspiring thereby re-energising the city’s heart. An excellent representation of an inspirational rejuvenation is the One on Mutual rental apartment block situated within the Pretoria Central Business District. C ompleted by GASS Architecture Studios and developed by City Property Administration as part of its urban renewal project, the building forms part of the organisation’s vision to bring new life into the cities. This is upmarket, sophisticated property which is customer-centric, boosting social cohesion and attracting people to share a living and working space. According to City Property Administration, the provision of upmarket accommodation within the city is vital and it is committed to restoring South Africa’s capital to a vibrant epicentre of culture, arts, government and business. Photographs: Left: Stephen O’Raw Above: Marike Lamprecht africandesignmagazine.com 11