transport integration make the shopping centre accessible to communities of Vryheid, Newcastle, Paulpietersburg, Mondlo, Frischgewaagd, Piet Retief, Glencoe, Dundee, and Nqutu,” explains Moolman Group’ s Steph Beyers.
The site for Princess Mkabayi Mall is on the outskirts of town. It is located next to a school and adjacent to an airfield – important factors which had to be considered in the design. The site is easily accessed from the R34 or R60 and close to the town and vehicular access at Princess Mkabayi Mall has created synergy between retailers in town and those in the mall, which has over 800 parking bays.
Tenants Princess Mkabayi Mall is anchored by Shoprite, Checkers, Dis-Chem, Jaywelani, Woolworths and Clicks. In addition, it offers Cape Union Mart, Pick n Pay Clothing, the apparel and home offerings of both Pep and Jet, Old Khaki, Mugg & Bean, Crazy Plastics and Crazy Pets, to name a few.
Home to over 70 stores, the tenant mix appeals to both higher and lower LSMs and the food court in the centre offers large, covered areas where people can hang out in the shade- an important addition in a location where the temperature varies from extreme heat of 35 º, right down to zero and snow during winter.
Entrances Princess Mkabayi Mall has three prominent entrances. High glazed entrances with views to the interior create multi-coloured drama, while triangular-shaped columns feature strongly and create covered walkways. The triangular pattern is repeated throughout the development, evoking woven natural materials.
“ Weaving and traditional patterns were typically used to decorate local homes, We drew
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