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rental apartments and two penthouses , plus a stateof-the-art 800-seater conferencing facility .
According to Vivian , the conferencing facility will offer something unique . Its classic decor will exude oldworld charm and feature bespoke fittings like crystal chandeliers .
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Explaining EPG ’ s success in their development ventures in KwaZulu-Natal , Vivian says , “ We have a well-managed , proactive provincial government , which is very conducive to business .”
Oceans Umhlanga Pool Deck artist impression
He also attributes their success to the inclusive way in which EPG brings contractors into projects as integral members of the team .
“ Too often I ’ ve seen a huge divide between developers and contractors , which causes problems . Encouraging communication and promoting an open-door policy helps to ensure that everyone shares the same objectives .” But what Vivian believes to be the “ X Factor ” behind the multiple accolades which EPG has achieved thus far , is his close collaboration with the design team .
Oceans UmhlangaHotel Suite South V artist impression
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“ The way you create award-winning designs , and thereby award-winning experiences for your customer , is by sitting in on meetings with your designers . I spend hours and hours with them , looking at things from every possible angle and tweaking them until we achieve perfection . We are currently on the 65th revision of our drawing plans for Oceans Umhlanga , and there will be more still to come .” It is therefore little wonder that the Oceans project is the only project in the country that has bagged the coveted International Award for the Best Mixed-Use Development Architecture in Africa , and has now been nominated for the World ’ s Best Mixed- Use Architecture Award .
The increasing contribution of mixed-use developments to South Africa ’ s economy is set to attract even further growth in real estate , increasing private investment and property values . The benefits of these integrated , walkable built environments extend far beyond user convenience , and positively permeate the socio-economic fabric of communities .