The above was successfully achieved , and is an outstanding example of public / private partnerships resulting in the successful achievement of a common goal , thereby enhancing and developing the City of Windhoek . This was the key to commencing the development of phase 2 . The challenge then came as a result of linking the new centre into the existing , whilst the trading of existing shops was not interrupted , and existing shops had to be relocated to new premises , with only a weekend ’ s loss of trade planned for .
The logistical challenges to the team were considerable , yet as a result of tried and tested management and construction principles the objectives were met and completed successfully .
Stratford also assumed the responsibility for the tenant installation , co-ordination and 95 % of the space was let and installations completed upon the opening date .
Again a monumental team effort resulted in a complicated and logistically difficult project being completed on time and within budget , to the expected quality standards .
design was always unbalanced from a circulation point of view , the restaurants and cinemas being located in a “ cul-de-sac ” layout .
The new tenants were mainly fashion and white goods shops . An additional ± 18,000m 2 of space had to be created .
As previously mentioned , the adjoining municipal swimming pool site was acquired by the developers for this purpose .
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RETAIL ARCHITECTS INTERNATIONAL REPORT Due to the success of the extensions of the original Maerua Park , space demand from retailers not accommodated in the first phase , created the opportunity for a second extension .
The original development consisted mainly of cinemas , small shops and offices and , due to the topography of the site , presented specific challenges to the architects . This resulted in a T-shaped layout anchored by Checkers , Stuttafords and the entertainment node . The
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