The piazza also features Fever trees planted up in berms and a mosaic river that meanders through the piazza designed by local artist , Clive van den Berg . The mosaic river is called reflections and tells the story of a flowing river , with reflections of the night sky and of animals drinking from the river .
The finishes at Eastgate ’ s new lifestyle extension include stacking doors to ensure that shoppers can celebrate the outdoor space . The abundance of glass is complemented by references to contemporary , understated African design . Timber louvers are included in the design and slatted pergolas cover the seating area .
The outdoor piazza links to the cinemas and new fashion retail section through Entrance 9 , with escalators and glass lifts providing views into the new food court .
Glass Eyeball A new triple-volume ‘ glass eyeball ’ visually connects the existing upper mall and new food court , as well as projecting out of the old existing façade , creating a strong and dynamic contrast . “ Whereas shopping centres have tended to be internalised spaces , the glass structure turns the centre inside out , as it were , providing a view of the new food court inside and restaurants beyond to the piazza ,” says Pearce .
From the inside , the food court is washed with natural light . Rubbed down off-shutter concrete pillars and brightly coloured chairs give the space a contemporary look , whilst a floating ceiling draws your eye upwards to whimsical wooden birds that look as if they are flying right through the space . The birds , also by Van den Berg , serve to bring natural elements indoors and this concept is reinforced
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