Architect and Builder March/April 2016 | Page 6

EDITORIAL SHELLEY WOODE-SMITH | EDITOR OUR TEAM EDITOR / SALES Shelley Woode-Smith 021 683 3766 [email protected] PUBLISHER / SALES Louise Fenner-Solomon 021 712 0570 [email protected] CONSULTING EDITOR Diana Woode [email protected] I have just returned from a trip up the Garden Route to see my parents and help them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. What an achievement that is and a testament to their commitment and hard work. It was wonderful to not only be there for this fantastic milestone but, also, to be in that beautiful part of our country which reminds me that buildings need not be ornate nor large nor extravagant to be appealing. This edition sees some fabulous projects. The architectural expression of 90 Rivonia Road, the new head office for law firm, Webber Wentzel, is modern but timeless, and marries the sleekness of international practice with the soulful rootedness of Africa. The Mall of the South opened in September 2015 and is the new regional mall for ACCOUNTS Bonnie Ah Shene [email protected] the southern Johannesburg trade area. This 65,000m2 centre has natural elements PUBLISHER / DESIGN volume spaces for an elegant, timeless design. which combine with crisp metallic finishes, well-proportioned shop fronts and double Peter Fenner-Solomon 021 712 0570 [email protected] contemporary structure which offers panoramic views of Sandton. SUBSCRIBE Riverside Shopping Centre. The revamped centre now comprises 5,374m2 of gross SOUTH AFRICA 1 Year / 6 Issues 2 Year / 12 Issues INTERNATIONAL 1 Year / 6 Issu