A Glimpse Into the Future of Retail As leaders in retail architectural design , MDS Architecture is at the forefront of trends . Lahaye says that several emerging trends in retail design are showcased at Rustenburg Mall . Online shopping has increased with the emergence of Covid-19 , so greater storage areas have been incorporated in the design for retailers . “ Function and fun both have a role in the retail design of the future . But making them work together requires flexibility - the more flexible the design is , the more easily you can adapt to what will happens in the world . Outdoor lifestyle offerings are increasingly important to facilitate social interaction , and accessibility is key .”
In addition to great shopping variety , easy access and a unique sensory experience , it seems shoppers at Rustenburg Mall are also getting glimpses of the future of retail .
Rustenburg Mall in Numbers Size : 40,000m 2 which is about the size of 8 soccer fields ; Bricks : 18km of bricks laid end-to-end . At the height of construction , 80,000 bricks were laid per day ; Concrete used : enough to fill 4 large swimming pools ; Steel used : equivalent to the weight of 180 elephants ; Tiles : over 94,000 tiles laid .
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