buildings as well as the addition of a new 23,000m 2 community shopping mall .
Pearce says the design was influenced by his focus on comfortable architecture . “ Having grown up in the area , I have many fond memories of the Randburg Waterfront when I first visited it over 20 years ago . It evokes wistful memories for many Joburgers , so I relished the opportunity to be able to completely reimagine the spaces and see it evolve into Ferndale on Republic ,” he says .
The Brief The Ferndale on Republic Consortium , comprising Moolman Group , PHG Group & Braam van Huyssteen , wanted to reposition and rebrand the development as well as increase total GLA to around 53,000m 2 .
Says Pieter Lombard , CEO of Moolman Group , “ In contrast to previous endeavours , this project is a complete redevelopment with a key focus on community . The new Ferndale on Republic
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