Architect and Builder June 2016 | Page 42

PROJECT FEATURE MALL AT NEWMARKET MALL AT NEWMARKET Alberton CLIENT Moolman Group & Rejem/Linton JV ARCHITECTS Bentel Associates International ASSOCIATED ARCHITECT Rob Bray Concepts QUANTITY SURVEYORS QS Two CIVIL/STRUCTURAL/MECHANICAL/TRAFFIC WSP Group ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS Watson Mattheus Consulting Electrical Engineers FIRE SAFETY CONSULTANTS Specialised Fire Technology LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Insite Landscape Architects LEASING Forsite MAIN CONTRACTOR Beckers Building Contractor PHOTOGRAPHY Phillip Mostert 40 M all at Newmarket Shopping Centre represents a 34,000m2 premium shopping experience in Alberton and is situated on the intersection of Heidelberg and Swartkoppies Roads. Project Overview This expansive site - once home to a well-known horseracing track - provided the inspiration for Newmarket Mall to incorporate the symbolism and memory of the sport into its architectural identity and design theme. Design intent towards enjoyable and efficient interior and exterior spaces has resulted in careful planning of pedestrian flows, while ensuring ease of access and wayfinding. Expansive, naturally-lit interiors guide movement within, incorporating thematicallyinspired iconography and fixtures within the indoor shopping experience. Mall at Newmarket Shopping Centre is the product of a larger masterplan and feasibility analysis, recognising that this centre would quickly evolve into a catalyst for future development. Current uptake on retail space and sustained popularity with shoppers in the area has proved to be true, with plans already underway for increased mixeduse offering on the stand and expansion of roadways into and out of the development. Newmarket’s strong tenant mix is set to cater for the needs of the greater Alberton area, which includes Meyerton, Vosloorus and Katlehong. Market research for the project showed that Alberton, which consists of a large residential market of almost 200,000 households, was more than ready to receive the new shopping centre. Mall at Newmarket