green to soften the contrasting features , which are perfectly complemented by the light from clerestory windows .
Patterns were created with the porcelain tiling as subtle directional clues for shoppers . Artificial overhead lighting was carefully planned to blend with structural steel beams which were boxed in to create portals .
The vision for the centres logo was designed by local resident , Ndivhuho Netsianda , after a call for submissions from the community . “ We loved Ndivhuho ’ s work and look forward to hopefully working with him again ,” says Exemplar Retail head of communication , Gayle Crow . The mall will be managed by the rural and township REIT going forward .
The ablutions at Madombidzha Mall are not only functional , but they provide a tactile , pleasant experience for shoppers .
The food court was placed on the side of one of the entrances out of the harsh sun and with ample communal seating . This also serves as a social gathering place for the local residents and shoppers .
Sustainability Sustainability is always an important aspect of rural mall developments . “ There is in on-site borehole and we constructed sewerage treatment plant . A rooftop solar PV installation with a hybrid battery system takes care of some of the electrical demand of the building as well as emergency diesel generator system ,” explains Pretorius .
Conclusion During the opening ceremony , Makhado Mayor , Cllr Dorcus Mboyi expressed her happiness at seeing such development in rural communities .
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