The clock tower with its water reservoir is an original interpretation of this feature , the aesthetic of which adds to the main purpose , which is to provide a “ tent pole ” for the space being captured by the buildings around the square . The square itself is the focal point of the building and provides a people ’ s space which , in plan , is rectangular in format and adheres to the rectangular proportion known as the Golden Mean . This governor , which is found in ancient architecture , can be defined by a mathematical equation , and is the building block for natural cells . The growth of a shell is defined in its spiral form by the multiplication of this mathematical equation . As such , humans , with this form built into their DNA , have a natural affinity for proportions , which adhere to this principle without necessarily knowing why .
By adhering to the existing Irene vernacular , the building transcends ‘ bare façade architecture ’ and is thus not themed in that architecture , but is an honest interpretation of the historic precedents in a contemporary setting .
Design In the design of the Village , the developers and architects adhered rigidly to the governors of successful retail flows . As such , the village is located between two strong anchor retailers on either extremity . But this is where the resemblance to normal retail centres ends . Too many developments pay lip service to the catchwords of “ lifestyle ” and “ village ” without going further than the marketing campaign . Einstein equated insanity to doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results .
The centre , has in some parts , received the colloquial name ‘ Moo Mall ’ as cows are to be seen everywhere . In the piazza , permanent sculptures by renowned sculptor , Angus Taylor , create a delightful theme – bronze sculptures and the ‘ upside down cow ’ afford constant pleasure to hordes of children , who frolic between the teats ! Near the entrance there is a giant living green sculpture , Trixie , which has its own irrigation system to maintain growth . Even
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