AMA Architects

T M   to the south of the Central Business District of Johannesburg, South Africa. It is nestled between the two main road corridors that funnels daily traffic into and out of the city.

The building was part of the ABSA Bank Campus which was the largest structure on this campus.

The mothballed structure was transformed into a safe mixed-use building for all income levels through this spectacular intervention by the development team and AMA Architects.

The low-income apartments are not exclusively for ABSA employees, and it houses a mix of people who live, work, play, shop, gym, enjoy childcare, entertainment and exclusive dining all overlooking this dynamic city.

The connection with the well-developed Maboneng Precinct also supports foot traffic through to Fox Street ; planting and resting benches are placed en route to ensure a green and pedestrian friendly experience.

Within the ABSA Precinct, the Village Park, is a community focal point for ABSA employees, the local residents and visitors. The concourse highlights the notable sculptures and the very first public bleacher in Johannesburg for outdoor entertainment.

The ground floor retail areas, the art gallery, the crèche and the 15th floor social amenities attracts activity on a daily basis.

The design language of this intervention will pervade the surrounding sidewalks, through collaborations with ABSA, the Johannesburg Development Agency and the newly established Village East City Improvement District.

The transformation of this tower block by AMA Architects acts as a development catalyst to create identifiable pedestrian friendly mixeduse facilities across Johannesburg.

2022-2023

AMA Architects

131 12th Avenue Rivonia, Sandton Johannesburg South Africa t: +27 83 378 2891 e: adrian@amagroup.co.za w:www.amagroup.co.za