ZEVENVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE OPENS IN KUILS RIVER
Located in the Kuils River district , on the outskirts of Stellenbosch , the newly completed Zevenview Shopping Centre designed by Darryn Botha of FWJK Architecture , stands as a testament to a minimalist yet contemporary architectural design , showcasing a harmonious blend of both form and function .
The building is characterised by its striking façade , made up of floating steel roof structures , black facebrick and composite timber panelling that accentuate its horizontal planes and create a sense of visual flow .
The use of composite timber adds a tactile quality to the building , inviting visitors to engage with its materiality as they approach . The use of these materials also highlights the attention to detail and the quality
of craftsmanship that went into the construction of the building .
As one enters the shopping centre , the eye is immediately drawn to the soaring atrium that functions as the heart of the building . The walkway is framed by the use of slender steel columns , creating a sense of weightlessness and elevating the sense of space . The layout promotes a lively atmosphere , with a series of carefully positioned retail spaces that encourage movement and interaction .
The building ’ s horizontal planes are further emphasised through the use of continuous ribbon windows , which wrap around the perimeter of the structure . The interplay between the black facebrick feature panels and ribbon windows on the street edge create a dynamic composition and provides a strong visual anchor ,
giving the building a sense of stability and permanence .
The newly completed shopping centre stands as a triumph of contemporary architectural design , blending materiality , form , and function to create an exceptional shopping experience for all who visit .
Client : Pick n Pay Retailers Project Manager : Igual Project Management Architect : FWJK Architecture Quantity Surveyor : Quest Cost Consultants Structural / Civil Engineers : Sutherland Mechanical Engineer : BVI Consulting Engineers Electrical Engineers : BFBA Consultants Main Contractor : Isipani
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