dining aspects of the Square . A new tenant mix was introduced , bringing in a wider range of retail options and new store designs . Existing tenants were also encouraged to upgrade their stores at the same time .
Contemporary upgrades included new floors , ceilings , bulkheads and cladding . A Turkish marble was chosen for the flooring that emulated the classic design of the building as well as speaking to the upmarket retail mix . Public restrooms were also upgraded .
The existing glass of the double atrium roof , which had become a patchwork of different colours as pieces were replaced over the years , was changed to clear performance glass , the installation of which was quite an undertaking .
Signage underwent a total redesign and now incorporates a new corporate identity and logo . As part of the new ‘ Jewel of Africa ’ identity , elements of the ‘ cut stone ’ jewel design were replicated on various surfaces and signage throughout the precinct . governing future tenant design parameters also ensure that the cohesiveness striven for in the new design is not effected by future alterations and additions , whilst still allowing the restaurants their own style identity . A continuous walkway at the front of the sliding doors of the restaurants , contained on the side facing the Square by planter boxes , allows access and is covered by an overhanging fretted glass canopy , providing filtered light and protection from the elements .
The Square - Dining Over the years , the large public area of the Square , with its iconic statue of Nelson Mandela , has become known for its numerous eateries . As restaurants came and went and layouts and designs were changed , they had evolved into a rather incohesive ‘ tented city ’ of awnings and canopies .
One of the most significant new design elements was introduced to provide a cohesive encapsulation of the restaurants . A contemporary steel and glass box has now replaced the individual canopies . As a hotel and some offices overlooked the Square it was important that the roof of the box structure was aesthetically pleasing from above . New criteria
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