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Live, work, play Mixed-use developments are all the rage right now – and with good reason, page 2
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Opportunities in the mix Wherever a new development is going up along a city skyline, there’s a good chance the billboards will proclaim ‘mixed use’ WORDS: GEORGINA GUEDES
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ixed-use developments make sense for the developer, who can hedge their investment bets across a range of property types. But they also offer significant appeal to buyers, who can beat the traffic and keep their petrol prices down by staying within their precinct, which should – if it delivers on the mixed-use promise – fulfil all their “live, work, play” requirements. “These types of development are taking inspiration from international trends parallelling global demand for investment in locations where you can live, work and play,” says Nicholas Stopforth, managing director, Amdec Group, which is responsible for the award-winning Melrose Arch development in Joburg, and the stillunder-construction Harbour Arch in Cape Town. “We’re utilising space to its greatest capacity in major city centres and offering a safe, convenient urban living experience, but it also boasts fantastic real-estate returns.” Alex Oberholzer, Sandton area specialist, Knight Frank, says the popularity of mixed-use developments has been growing steadily in South Africa over the last five years. “Property developers are capatalising on this movement with new precincts PUBLISHED BY TIMES MEDIA PROPERTY PUBLISHING 1st Floor, Block H, Sable Square cnr Bosmansdam and Ratanga roads Milnerton, Cape Town
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popping up all over South Africa. Consumer convenience, new building technology and a ‘new population culture’ are major driving factors for these developments,” he says. “Their popularity is greatly concentrated in the main business hubs in and around South Africa. It’s driven by the ‘live, work, play’ movement in the market where individuals want to live close to where they work with less travel time, and it also requires the need for the retail component to maximise efficiency and drive convenience.” He adds that there’s further appeal in the sustainability, security and efficiency of the overall design of these mixed-use spaces.
These are some of the leading mixed-use developments in South Africa right now:
Joburg The Houghton The hotel component of this mixeduse apartment block in Houghton, Joburg will be completed shortly. “The Houghton will soon celebrate the much anticipated completion and launch of The Houghton Hotel, with the final phase of apartments
also done. The hype around owning a property at The Houghton address has only increased enthusiasm among international investors, as well as local families seeking a secure, convenient, luxurious lifestyle with the amenities of a five-star hotel at their disposal,” says The Houghton director Arnold Forman. Sandton Gate This is a brand-new precinct on the doorstep of the Sandton CBD. The all-inclusive precinct makes it possible for residents to maintain a balanced lifestyle within its gates, with residential, office, retail, active and environmental space all on offer. Sandton Gate Terrace has recently been launched as one of the highlights of the development. “Comprising 137 luxury apartments, Sandton Gate Terrace overlooks the lush Braamfontein-spruit and was designed for private, open-plan living,” says Simon van Helsdingen, Sandton Gate development manager, Abland. “Each apartment makes the most of natural light and facilitates modern lifestyles with large balconies and savvy floorplans.” Riversands The Riversands development is following a similar concept to that of Waterfall City, where Century
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has been extremely successful. “The main difference is the realisation that this specific precinct needs to be more affordable and cater to an emerging LSM group. Upon completion, Riversands will offer residential nodes, commercial precincts, educational institutions, retail parks and light industrial warehousing – creating an economy within one development,” says Jessica Hofmeyr, the executive of sales, rentals, marketing and operations, Century Property Developments. She believes Riversands will become an extremely desirable place to live in and work from, where people can enjoy a varied and healthy lifestyle, all within walking distance.
KwaZulu-Natal Gold Coast Estate Set within the Sibaya Coastal Precinct, Gold Coast Estate developed by Devmco is a secure estate situated between dense coastal forest and the sands of the North Coast. It offers freestanding homes, beach pad apartments and recreational amenities across four villages called Maui, Bondai, Kirra and Laguna. Features include a clubhouse, wine cellar and events venue, kids area with supertubes and fountains, lazy lounge area, lap pool, private gym, squash court, aerobics studio, restaurant, business lounge, jogging and cycling paths, and many more modern conveniences and leisure facilities.
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Cape Town Harbour Arch This development provides a prime opportunity to invest in the Cape Town CBD’s first large-scale, innercity, mixed-use precinct. Like Melrose Arch, this precinct will encapsulate the principles of new urban living, and present an opportunity for people to live, work, play, relax, and stay in a safe, convenient, enjoyable and sustainable community-focussed environment. Located close to the city and its surrounds, Harbour Arch’s six towers will be located alongside landscaped public spaces with shops, restaurants, cocktail bars, international hotels, offices, health clubs and a range of residential apartments.
Port Elizabeth Westbrook This Amdec development is its own trendy hub of Port Elizabeth, which adds “shop, retire” to “live, work, play”. It’s just 15km from the city centre on 128ha of land, boasting a variety of housing options, a school, retail outlets, and 48ha of open space with parks, wide pavements and green spaces. “What’s really special about Westbrook is that it ’s not just a secure lifestyle estate. It’s a community where people of all ages can live, learn, work and play,” says Clifford Oosthuizen, managing director, Westbrook. “People here enjoy all the benefits of a safe and secure estate, with a very relaxed atmosphere and a great sense of community.”
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These days doors are an integral part of the architecture and design ethos of your home
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our doors say something about your interior. “The days of a front door being solely functional, are long gone,” says Rasheed Jada, MD, JAD Doors. “It’s a decorative part of the home and the very first thing guests see when they arrive. It’s an invitation and a welcome to your home, as well as a preview of the inside.” Designers and manufacturers agree, today’s homeowners spend far more time sourcing – or designing – their doors, particularly the front door. For new builds, it’s usually part of the architect’s plan, and is designed as part of the home’s overall appeal. Double volume? Classic? Rustic? Contemporary? Each home style demands a specific look to complement it. For a revamp, the installation of contemporary exterior doors can catapult a home into another era.
What’s trending?
Jada says, “Pivot doors have become increasingly popular over the past few years – large, strong front doors constructed from sturdy wood. They can also be highly decorative, with bold wood carvings on some of them, or stained glass on others. Many have intricate designs that are showstoppers as an entranceway.” Nadine de Villiers, marketing manager, Van Acht Wooden Windows & Doors, says, “There are certainly trends when
it comes to front doors. In the past you would use timber or aluminium, but now the trend is to combine timber and aluminium or steel, and combine all the elements. We use a variety of timbers, but for front doors we prefer to work with kiaat, meranti and marine ply as these are all durable and long lasting for our harsh South African climate, as well as being beautiful.”
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“There are many factors to bear in mind when choosing a front door, like security, house style, and local building regulations, which may affect the level of required maintenance. From a manufacturer’s point of view, we don’t recommend that wooden doors are exposed to full sun, especially in the Highveld where the climate is extremely dry and UV rays harsh on exterior wooden products. Front doors need the correct overhangs or overhead cover like an awning to protect them from the elements,” De Villiers says. Security is always an issue, whether it’s your front door or back. Today’s technologies allow doors to look good, while providing a fool-proof barrier. Whether it’s a sophisticated or slam-locking system, a second layer of security gate, or an impenetrable door – strong, metal doors are now popular as doors onto the road.
Exterior doors
The front door may be the focal point, but
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there are numerous other exterior doors, like those off a patio. De Villiers says, “Sliding folding doors and our frameless sliding folding doors have always been a top seller. We’ve mostly found that these doors are bought for renovation projects – people want to enclose their patios when the cold weather strikes in winter. Installing frameless sliding folding doors means you get to enjoy your patio all year round!”
Customise your doors
Customisation of doors is very popular – whether you’re designing your own or want one you’ve seen replicated. As De Villiers says, “People approach us with their own designs – we can custom make almost any design.” Painted doors, too, are sought-after – glossy or matt – whether they’re standard moulded doors or plain wood – trendy dark grey, black, or a bright, look-at-me colour, can look superb. Slatted wooden doors – either vertical or horizontally placed, with or without gaps, evenly spaced or not, same-size planks or not, are also firm favourites, particularly unvarnished and allowed to age naturally. Maintenance of woodwork is always a concern, so just as unvarnished or treated floor decking lasts well, so, too, doors in a wisely chosen wood. Choosing exterior doors now, is as much a creative process as your paint colour. And as much fun. The choices are endless.
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