The shopfronts , which are continuous , add to the creation of colour and depth and emphasise the linear flow of the mall . The signage , unlike that of many shopping centres , is simple and uncluttered and easily identifiable .
Fire Protection and Insulation Owens Corning South Africa was awarded the contract to supply the Liberty Midlands Mall in Pietermaritzburg with close to 50,000m 2 of its industrial roofing insulation product , Factorylite .
Strict standards were required for the roof insulation , with fire specifications being the most critical . This is the prime reason why Factorylite was chosen as it conforms to the ASTM E 84 flame and smoke index , it is non-combustible as per SABS 0177 Part V and has a class 1 fire index when tested to SABS 0177 part III .
Another important factor in choosing the roof insulation was that the air conditioners had specific gearing and would require a precise ratio to be met in order for the load on the aircon to be sufficient . Due to the fact that the roof insulation would be visible to the public eye , the product specified would also have to be aesthetically pleasing . A white lacquered foil , Lamtec - imported from the USA , was laminated onto the Factorylite , creating a pleasing finish , which also helped enhance lighting .
potential to expand in phases to about 58,000m 2 . The ambience of the mall will be reflective of Kwa-Zulu Natal with skylights in the shape of a shield and assegai running through the centre of the mall .
Kwa-Zulu Natal Premier , Lionel Mtshali , warmly welcomed the opening of the Liberty Midlands Mall , saying that it would capitalise on Pietermaritzburg ’ s location as a regional hub for the interior of the province . He said that the decision by Liberty Properties to invest in Pietermaritzburg , long considered the Province ’ s ‘ Cinderella City ’, playing second fiddle to Durban , deserved the highest praise and that the development is once again proof of his long held view that the future does not just happen , it is created .
Conclusion The Mall is an example of pure functionality built for shoppers , providing them with minimal fuss as well as an enjoyable shopping experience . There are a variety of stores to suit the whole family , with a food court to satisfy all culinary needs . Initially only 39,000m 2 will be built , with the
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