PROJECT MDS Architecture and Boogertman + Partners
Westown Square – a pioneering approach to retail architecture
In the lush landscape of Shongweni, near Hillcrest outside Durban, an exciting new retail development is poised to transform the way we perceive shopping environments.
Westown Square, which opened to the public on 27 March 2025, is a retail lifestyle destination and a carefully designed urban ecosystem that challenges traditional retail design paradigms.
MDS Architecture designed the project in a joint venture with Boogertman + Partners, Durban.“ The project stands as a testament to progressive architectural thinking that prioritises human experience and community connection,” explains Donald McGillivray, partner at MDS Architecture.
Geoffrey Richards, associate at Boogertman + Partners, states,“ Westown Square was designed to reflect the unique character of its surroundings, offering an architectural expression that naturally develops from the local culture and context.”
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