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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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