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SHELLEY WOODE-SMITH | EDITOR
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While the world waits with bated breath to see what comes of the US elections, we have our own drama to contend with on the political front. Are we, the electorate, finally letting the powersthat-be know that we are sick of corruption, lawlessness and the fact that we are sure to be downgraded by Moody’ s at the end of the year? Perhaps. The continued protests at our tertiary institutions add to the real concern I, and many other people, feel about this country. This editorial is not the right platform to go into this in detail but, suffice to say, I hope, with every fibre of my being, that we can come to a real, workable solution to the many problems plaguing South Africa.
On a positive note, construction seems to be booming! We have had occasions in the past where we have scrabbled to find projects to feature but this is not the case at the moment. It is so exciting to see so many noteworthy developments, both large and small, going up around the country. Long may this continue.
Before I mention the projects in this issue, I must extend an apology to Iain Falconer of Falcon Shopfitters. In the previous edition of the magazine, in his lovely feature, the word“ shopfitting” was erroneously written as“ shoplifting”! We are so sorry. Amusing as this is, I must stress that mistake somehow slipped through both his and our checks. Gremlins in the system.
This issue includes 54 Glenhove in Melrose Estate, Johannesburg. The building form sits atop a podium which appears almost as a lily pad and explores bold rectilinear shapes with fenestrated blocks piercing the exoskeleton of the monolithic structure.
Nelson Mandela Square, adjoined to Sandton City, has undergone a major refurbishment. A significant influence on the design was the iconic St Marks Square in Venice, where locals and tourists gather to meet, eat, and shop in beautiful surroundings. Another Sandton development is Metropolis on Park. The residential development overlooks the largest green space in the heart of Sandton.
Our lone non-Gauteng project is The Chelsea, Green Point. This is a cleverly designed multi-residential apartment block situated behind the famous Cape Town Fan Walk.
Our Interiors feature is the General Electric Innovation Centre, also in Johannesburg.
Enjoy this issue and remember, we love to hear from you, so drop us a line or an email.
THE 2016 SAPOA PROPERTY PUBLICATION OF THE YEAR
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