PROJECT MDS Architecture
Morning Glen Mall’ s fresh new look
MDS Architecture has transformed Morning Glen Mall in Johannesburg’ s Gallo Manor into a vibrant lifestyle destination. The refurbished centre boasts a contemporary design, improved circulation, and enhanced amenities, creating a fresh and inviting shopping experience for the community.
Morning Glen Mall, centrally located in Johannesburg’ s Gallo Manor, has been reconfigured and refurbished and now offers a contemporary, convenient shopping experience. The refurbishment was designed by MDS Architecture for SA Corporate Real Estate and completed in two phases.
Strategically located at the corner of Bowling and Kelvin Roads in the upmarket Johannesburg neighbourhood of Gallo Manor, the site benefits from primary access routes and proximity to public transport nodes. Positioned at the top of a hill, Morning Glen offers expansive 360 ° views, with a particular focus towards the north.
The first phase of the development, completed in 2017, accommodated the relocation of Food Lover’ s Market into the shopping centre and the creation of suitable retail space for hardware specialist Mica. Food Lover’ s Market and the relocated Mica serve as anchor tenants on the eastern side of the building and acted as catalysts for further development.
The second phase involved the reconfiguration of the mall and a new entrance accessed via a parkade. This phase introduced an entertainment node with a north-facing viewing deck, new sports and recreation facilities, and significant improvements to vehicular access and flow from Bowling and Kelvin Roads. Shoppers’ vertical circulation was enhanced with the addition of two scenic lifts, connecting the padel courts and basement parking in the new parkade to the restaurants above.
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