Architect and Builder Retail Retrospective | Page 386

The natural slope , on the side , was dealt with by gradually stepping the centre to conform to the contours , whilst retaining an even grade in the parking areas acceptable to trolley traffic .
Design The development caters for the big-box tenants not accommodated within the mall that need the ease of access associated with an open , easily accessible design concept . To that end , the architects designed an open-faced façade
with a high walkway canopy that enables the tenants to display their signage underneath the walkway , visible from the parking area . This requirement forms an integral part of the lifestyle shopping pattern . Sub anchor tenants signage requirements were accommodated on the façade element higher and in front of the walkway canopy .
The major magnets were accommodated even higher up , underneath dedicated L-shaped entrance features . This provided a visible hier-
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