between Maboneng and the Iconic ABSA Precinct ). This urban intervention will help to support a safe , friendly and open pedestrian-focused public environment and urban infrastructure characterised by shared public space . All the buildings along the central axis on either side of Fox Street include retail pockets to encourage activity along the spine from east to west .
Other interventions are woven into the architectural fabric , which introduces a layer of heritage through artworks , signage , and interpretive panels . The involvement of artists and artisans has been a priority , symbolically introducing the idea of the city ’ s new era of prosperity being anchored in its people rather than reliance on mineral wealth , while substantiating that theory with an economic injection into the local arts .
Sustained by a belief in the transformative potential of urban design and architecture to catalyse economic and social energy , dignity and prosperity , Divercity and GASS Architecture Studios has re-envisioned this allbut-defunct industrial complex into a series of thoughtful interventions that breathe new life into Johannesburg ’ s CBD , while remaining respectful of its heritage .
Wet Services : IZAZI Consulting Engineers Fire Engineer : Fenco Health & Safety Consultant : Cairnmead Industrial Consultants Landscape Architect : Daniel Rebel Main Contractor : Motheo Construction Group and WBHO Construction JV ( Blocks 2 , 4 , 5 & 6 ) Nomad Construction ( Block 1 ) Pentacon Civils ( Fox Street )
Client : Divercity Urban Property Group ; Atterbury Property Developments ; Ithemba Architect : GASS Architecture Studios Quantity Surveyor : Matla QS Structural Engineer : EDS Engineering Design Services Electrical Engineer : Eksteen & Le Roux Mechanical Engineer : Graeme Page Consulting Engineers
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