close liaison between architect , engineer , and the specialist glazing subcontractor was integral to achieving this , with many design options discussed , detailed and discarded before the successful finished product was manufactured and erected . Glazing has been detailed to cantilever or project at the intersection of horizontal and vertical glazing , as well as at the bottom of the vertical face , and small expansion gaps between the vertical glazing and the flanking concrete piers , all create the impression that the glazing ‘ floats ’ between the piers .
Services and Shops Woodmead Retail Park is a quality development in every aspect , encompassing lifestyle and value with a vibrant mix of home , fashion , food and service offerings .
Developed at a cost of approximately R500- million by Investec Property this regional sized mall , conveniently situated at the convergence of the M1 and N1 highways , has been flooded by shoppers from all over the city proving that its location and tenant mix is a winning combination .
Attracting the attention from visitors has been the massive 15,400m 2 Pick n Pay Hypermarket , the biggest of this company ’ s New Evolution stores while the full-line Woolworths and Dion Wired stores have also become favourite destinations with residents in the nearby suburbs and from further afield .
Apart from an array of other popular national tenants the centre also boasts a variety of concept , fashion , décor , destination and service orientated stores that keep guests coming back week-afterweek . The food court also offers hungry patrons , especially from the numerous business parks in the area , some sustenance with outlets offering a variety of fast food and takeaway options , as well as outlets that offer shoppers the opportunity to enjoy a more substantial meal while seated in a relaxing atmosphere .
The two new generation , state-of-the-art car dealerships for McCarthy Nissan and Toyota , with their own entrances , service areas , showrooms and administration blocks that have been open for the past few months and are a further incentive to the discerning buyer . There are more than 70 stores offering an uncomplicated shopping experience and ample free parking .
All the centre ’ s tenants have been provided with emergency electrical power and will have a minimum supply to continue trading even during power cuts .
Conclusion The contemporary modern design and boulevardstyled shopping environment of the complex contribute to its far-reaching appeal and success , attracting shoppers from the greater Johannesburg area .
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