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which 4.9 million people are within half-anhour’s drive. This number will increase as the
Waterfall precinct develops,” says Ehlers.
Most of this market comprises economically
influential consumers – largely from the
LSM 7 to 10 brackets. This puts Mall of Africa
on the doorstep of many of South Africa
top earners, executives, professionals and
young entrepreneurs.
Besides local shoppers, Ehlers notes the
vibrant mall will also entice visitors to the city
from South Africa, Africa and further afield.
Mall of Africa combines the latest
international trends and environmentally
sustainable materials and technologies. Its
design is informed by the New Urbanism
principles
of
walkable,
mixed-use
environments to create a truly cuttingedge shopping centre.
“Waterfall strives to promote an
integrated,
eco-friendly
environment
which provides good quality of life.
At the epicentre of this energised
precinct, Mall of Africa is a beacon
celebrating connected living,” says Ehlers.
Mall of Africa’s architectural form is
inspired by the geological beauty of Africa,
fitting for the jewel in Waterfall’s crown.
It reflects this splendour using wood, stone,
glass, concrete and other natural materials.

Project Watch

The mall’s centre court takes inspiration
from the forests of central Africa. Its other
four courts reflect the four points of the
compass on the African continent: the great
lakes in the east, the oil and trade of the
west, the sand of the north African desert
and the mineral wealth of Southern Africa.
SA property fund Atterbury Investment
Holdings (AIH) is the major investor in
Waterfall Business Estate, including the
iconic mall, with an 80% stake.
“Mall of Africa is expected to
contribute positively to AIH’s sustainable
growth and performance,” says Morne
Wilken, CEO of AIH.
Financiers:
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance
Developers:
Atterbury Property Developments
Principal Agent: GHC Africa
Architects: MDS Architecture
Quantity Surveyors:
Norval Wentzel Steinberg
Consulting Engineers:
Structural & Civil: Aurecon
Electrical: Rawlins Wales & Partners
Main Contractor: TBA
Value: R3.5 billion
Completion: 2016

PROJECTVIEW
Key West Mall – Phase 3,
Krugersdorp, Gauteng

The existing mall is undergoing a
further extension. Phase 3 will add
an additional eight to ten shops to
their lineup.
Client:
Acucap Property Management
Architects:
Batley Partners
Quantity Surveyors:
Norval Wentzel Steinberg
Consulting Engineers:
Structural & Civil:
Sutherland
Electrical: Quad Africa
Mechanical:
Q-Mech
Main Contractor:
WBHO Construction
Commencement:
August 2013
Completion:
± November 2013
Value: R80 million
(Databuild)

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