Architect and Builder December 2016 | Page 26

Urban Renewal in Bloemfontein The building is the catalyst for the start of a new mixed use lifestyle precinct for 2nd Avenue , designed by Bomax . The precinct includes a collection of buildings that will enhance the city and create a gateway to the Loch Logan Waterfront . The architects have designed a retail bridge that extends the Loch Logan Waterfront over Henry Street to a grand entrance on Nelson Mandela Blvd . Office towers are created for commercial business that match a proposal to refurb the existing old residential tower .
This is a short stroll from FNB on 2nd Avenue , and the proposed development for its neighboring site , The Courtyard . This site that has space to create an introverted internal courtyard which will be wonderful for Bloemfontein ’ s social scene which will have three basement parking levels to service tenants and visitors .
The aim is to create a unique look and feel of high-street shopping on 2nd Avenue , and an internal mall shopping experience at Loch Logan - all with convenient parking access and pedestrian circulation .
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