Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa January/February 2015 | Page 51

The interior finishes
are clean, understated
and fresh. The end
result belies the
planning and logistical
requirements of achieving
a contemporary,
light and airy mall.

concrete slab was post-tensioned by threading
the cables through the coffers of the slabs.”
Brett says that the engineers deserve a huge
pat on the back. “The ‘voyage of discovery’ we
referred to in jest amongst the professional
team actually revealed some serious concerns
during the process of completing this project.
The engineering team deserves praise for their
unconventional and inventive thinking to resolve
issues that were uncovered on site,” says Henry.

Rosebankmall

A Sense of Identity through Cohesion
The newly refurbished Rosebankmall is a
significant departure from the rather nondescript
retail building which preceded it. The addition
of significantly more retail space and the
introduction of cohesion via a unique identity,
Rosebankmall now serves as a strong retail
focal point with a greater sense of community
within the context of an area with a vibrant street
culture and growing pedestrian traffic.

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