African Design Magazine May 2015 | Page 44

International project: Minto Mall complete feeling of well-being through the stimulation of all the senses. For example, by the haptic qualities of the materials, by the individuality, by the high quality and variety of the interior design related to that of private dwellings. Focus Highlight Facades The perfect synthesis of all sensual and awe effects in the interior design are the `Highlight Facades’ which stretch over several floors. The characteristic spatial and atmospheric elements lure through material and shape an interaction and are The Food Court – Meet & Eat both eye-catching and an attraction for Just like at home, this feeling evokes also a the adjacent shops. The five Facades take completely new type of food court (Minto’s the visitor through different moods by a Deli), where hungry guests can make synaesthetic combination of materials, themselves comfortable in the kitchen, sound and scent design. Sometimes the the living room, the conservatory or the metal sequins of the Façade `Glamour Walk’ library. Individually designed “rooms” sparkle just by passing by, symbolizing become the community dining areas for the modern, fashion-conscious lifestyle, the eleven different restaurateurs. A roof while next to it the `Green Point’ with wall terrace completes the equally so inviting, as vegetation of real plants embody energy important, gastronomic area of the mall. and spirituality. Read more here Watch the pre-opening of the Minto Mall 44 africandesignmagazine.com