Given the optimal location selected by
Zenprop for a development of this nature, design
constraints dictated a double level shopping
centre and structured parking (over three levels)
which resulted in value engineering strategies to
achieve feasibility.
Such value engineering strategies include
maximisation of rentable area to building area,
simplified roof design, rationalisation of circulation
cores and a continuous skylight on the roof to
increase natural light and, therefore, reduce the
need for illumination.
Overall, the total project cost for the development was circa R1.5Bn.
Design Concept
The Mall of the South design brief was conceptua0lised as double level, enclosed regional mall of
circa 65,000m2 (GLA) with structured customer
parking, with particular attention to detail in the
following areas:
• An abundance of natural light filtering through a
continuous sky light along the entire roof scape
of the building;
• Generously apportioned public areas;
• Main entrances to the mall are emphasised
through increased scale, large volumes of glass
and finishes;
With a sleek aluminium and glass
façade articulated with the Mall of
the South logo, the shopping centre
is located on the prominent position
at the intersection of Swartkoppies
Road and Kliprivier Drive in
southern Johannesburg
Mall of the South
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