RUSTENBURG MALL , RUSTENBURG
Rustenburg Mall , designed by MDS Architecture , is currently under construction and forms a key part of a future master plan for a mixed-use precinct . The 40,000m 2 shopping centre serves as the retail element of the precinct , which includes sporting facilities , offices and residential offerings . Despite lockdown delays experienced during construction of the shopping centre , it is due to open within a month of its original opening target , on 23 April 2021 .
The development is a collaboration between Moolman Group , Twin City Development and JB Holdings . Says Pierre Lahaye , partner at MDS Architecture , “ The design of Rustenburg Mall is rooted in the context of its surroundings , both natural and developed . The renowned Rustenburg Kloof features dramatic rock formations and iconic Acacia trees . The broader area has several agricultural businesses , and the site is located within 1km of the largest public transport hub in South Africa , which serves both taxi and bus commuters .”
These contextual inspirations have translated into the structural design and aesthetics of Rustenburg Mall . Careful attention has been given to bespoke features which celebrate creativity and mimic its natural surroundings . Tactile materials like timber and steel are softened by vertical gardens which blend into the very fabric of the building . Angular shapes and distinctive stone-coloured flooring designs echo the renowned rock formations of the Rustenburg area .
Lahaye says that the design of the roofs at Rustenburg Mall is inspired by Acacia trees and their symbols as expansive shelters for gatherings . The three entrances evoke inviting canopies and
feature large sculptural signs . “ The Marketplace is a multi-functional entertainment area with its own entrance . which uniquely formalises activities for a rich , tactile , and unified experience . Its design brings people together into a flexible gathering place that is dynamic yet celebrates creativity and bespoke offerings . Several full-sized Acacia trees take pride of place and a large screen LED TV adds to the audio-visual entertainment offering and The Marketplace includes an outdoor area ,’ says Lahaye .
Owners : Moolman Group ; Twin City Development ; JB Holdings Developer : Moolman Group Architect : MDS Architecture Quantity Surveyor : Matla Structural & Civil Engineer : DG Consulting Electrical Engineer : Watson Mattheus Mechanical Engineer / Fire Consultants : ING Plan Wet Services : Consultants Watsol Tenant Co-Ordinator : Orion Project Managers Landscape Architects : Danie Rebel Landscape Architects Health and Safety : Cairnmead Industrial Consultants Main Contractor : Beckers Building
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