and a shaded public piazza, which have been meticulously designed to encourage lingering, social interaction, and community events.
Outdoor Spaces are a Key Element Outdoor spaces play a crucial role in the user experience at Riverlands Mall. The terraces that overlook the Liesbeek River offer a tranquil counterpoint to the bustling retail areas, fostering a fluid transition from commerce to nature. This biophilic design intent is a conscious effort to
embed the mall within its ecological context, encouraging occupants to engage with the landscape and promoting wellbeing through access to green spaces. Various outdoor areas include formalised landscaping. Designing with indigenous trees and landscapes in, on and around Riverlands Mall creates a powerful connection between architecture and nature, bringing life to and celebrating local ecology to various spaces. By using indigenous trees and plant species, the design not only supports local biodiversity but
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