Existing demising piers were updated by finishing them in modern mosaic that reflects light and adds more visual interest . New shopfronts were installed for more natural light into the stores , making the retail displays more visually appealing . Shades of red and orange were introduced to highlight circulation areas , lift cores and staircases . New glass panoramic lifts were installed and escalators were clad in coloured glass mosaics to dramatise vertical circulation elements .
Heritage Asset A rock outcrop on the site is one of the earliest settlements in South Africa , dating back to prehistoric times .
“ The Boulders is a heritage asset . These rocks needed to be celebrated , so they were restored and a stainless steel balustrade was installed as a more permeable option ,” says Lahaye . Landscaping has also served to emphasise the
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