Materials Materials used for the base building were standard brick , mortar and plaster construction . The decorative boldly coloured ‘ boxes ’ were constructed by the use of a steel structure and Nutec cladding ; with the base building wall and window remaining the waterproof skin of the building .
The ‘ nest ’ was constructed with a column and slab concrete structure , encased in a structural and non-structural steel skin . The glazing following the oval was done at an angle , except for the stacking-folding doors , as this space is earmarked for a restaurant .
business lunch and , generally , a gathering space for inhabitants of Brooklyn and Waterkloof and offices workers alike .
The Waterkloof Corner revamp proved to be a great success , and re-established itself as a prominent centre in Pretoria .
Project Value and Duration The total contract value for the project was R26 million ex VAT . The project began at the beginning of October 2009 and was completed on 7 October 2010 .
Conclusion As the life span of most retail centres seems to be in the region of 7 - 10 years before it is due for an upgrade , Waterkloof Corner certainly received a good once-over which should last for the next decade .
Keeping shoppers interested in their neighbourhood centres is important as they are the base of the clientele , which is the livelihood of the tenants , and the determining factor of the centres success . Waterkloof Corner has gone beyond just the neighbourhood type centre , as it attracts people from beyond its own suburb due to its unique design and pleasant piazza space , where people want to spend time .
It not only offers the bare necessity in terms of offering what neighbourhood centres are supposed to , but offers the opportunity for time spent having Sunday morning breakfast , a
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