PROJECT FEATURE
FERNDALE ON
REPUBLIC
FERNDALE ON REPUBLIC
Ferndale, Johnnesburg
DEVELOPER
Ferndale on Republic Consortium
DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS
Moolman Group
ARCHITECTS
MDS Architecture
QUANTITY SURVEYORS
NWS Quantity Surveyors
TENANT CO-ORDINATOR
Orion Project Managers
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
L & S Consulting
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
RWP Taemane
MECHANICAL & FIRE ENGINEERS
Ingplan Mechanical Consulting Engineers
F
erndale on Republic, previously known as the Brightwater Commons and the
Randburg Waterfront before that, was initially created as a city waterfront
development – a romantic notion in Johannesburg in the 1980s. The waterfront
element was removed when it underwent a renovation and became the Brightwater
Commons, which introduced landscaping and parks to the development as well
as a flea market.
New Development
Ferndale on Republic is a complete redevelopment, designed by MDS Architecture.
Sean Pearce, a partner at MDS Architecture, says that the development has been
realised in phases. “Ferndale on Republic is a mixed-use development with offices as
well as large retailers including Checkers, Pick n Pay and Food Lovers Market. Family
restaurants and coffee shops are located throughout the new development,” he says,
adding that the Moolman Group has been instrumental in developing the new scheme.
It began with the refurbishment of the existing cinemas into Kagiso Media’s new
Urban Brew Studios, a well-respected South African television production company. This
12,000m 2 project then served as a catalyst for the upgrading of the existing buildings as
TIME MANAGEMENT &
TENANT CO-ORDINATION
Orion Project Managers
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANTS
Cairnmead Industrial Consultants
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Probest Projects
PHOTOGRAPHY
Tristan McLaren
The Ferndale on Republic Consortium,
comprising Moolman Group, PHG
Group & Braam van Huyssteen,
wanted to reposition and rebrand the
development as well as increase total
GLA to around 53,000m 2
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Ferndale on Republic