The “Springbok of the Soil” turns heads in Hazelwood
Key Takeaways Atterbury commissioned a massive Springbok jersey for the "Son of the Soil" rock sculpture outside their head office in Pretoria to support the national team. The jersey is approximately size 25XL to 30XL, covering an area of 5.5 square meters, and cost about 12 times more to produce than a standard fan jersey. Created by FA Workwear, the outfit used professional "bird's eye" polyester fabric and followed the official design of the
Richmond Park – open for cool business
Cape Fruit Coolers (CFC) was one of the first three companies to be signed up at Richmond Park, Atterbury’s biggest Western Cape project to date; and took transfer in June 2017. Today the facility is open for business. Atterbury’s Western Cape development manager, Arno du Plessis, shared the background. When did CFC start trading from the building? What is the building primarily used for? Cape Fruit Coolers services the fruit export and cold steri
Atterbury dresses giant sculpture in Bok colours
Rugby legend Victor Matfield called on South African sports fans today to support the Springboks in their quest to bring the Rugby World Cup home once more, revealing the “biggest Bok fan in the world” – a four-metre-high rock sculpture dressed in a giant Springbok jersey by property company Atterbury. Matfield was part of the legendary squad who won the World Cup in 2007. The massive Son of the Soil, commissioned from acclaimed artist
Atterbury Europe – a matter of association
Atterbury Europe is celebrating its fifth birthday this year, and it has been a journey that CEO Henk Deist describes as extraordinary. He recalls some of the highlights… How long has Atterbury Europe been operational now and can you give us the highlights of your journey to date? Our Dutch holding company was formed in October 2014 and to date it was a most extraordinary journey… so much so that you’d need a book
Speaking our truth in Women’s Month
In the second part of our Women’s Day celebration of the female energy that gives the Atterbury team that special edge, we hear from tenant coordinator Martie Marais, treasury manager Hannake Jordaan and accountant Sabina Khambula. Our grandmothers and great-grandmothers would be thrilled to see how many opportunities we have today. What aspect of female empowerment means the most to you personally, and are you most grateful is in place for you in 2019?
It’s a matter of girl power!
The fairer sex make their mark every day across the Atterbury team, so we are honouring some of them in a two-part series in honour of Women’s Month in August. This month, the all-female team of mall managers Heloise van Niekerk, Zandri Wells, Adelene van der Westhuizen and Catherine Bosman share some thoughts about women power, women at work, and unsung heroines. Look out next month for part two! Which malls are in your
Atterbury Asset Managers partner with Excellerate Property Services for a new approach to excellence in property services
Atterbury, the leading South African property developer and investor, has launched a new property services joint venture with Excellerate Property Services (EPS) designed to add significant value to its properties under management. ATTX, as the new property management partnership is named, is a game-changing endeavour. It applies a novel vertically-integrated joint venture approach to property services, which removes the defining line between asset manager, property manager and landlord. ATTX is designed to deliver efficient,
The X factor
There is no easy answer to the question of whether to perform property services in-house or to outsource these crucial tasks. Now, with the creation of ATTX, the recently established property services joint venture between Atterbury and Excellerate Property Services (EPS), the new structure aims to add significant value to properties under management through a vertically integrated approach. Call it an in-house outsourced model. In this novel approach property services expertise is housed
Mediclinic moves into its new world-class Stellenbosch hospital developed by Atterbury
Key Takeaways Atterbury developed a brand-new world-class Mediclinic hospital in Stellenbosch to serve the growing Winelands community. The 16,000sqm eco-friendly facility features a grey water system and water harvesting to ensure high water efficiency. The hospital includes 95 beds, five theatres, a 24-hour emergency centre, and several specialized medical services. The building is strategically located off the R44 and was designed to blend into the surrounding Stellenbosch landscape. Mediclinic has started operating from brand-new,
Old East graffiti – art for everybody
The eye-catching graffiti art at The Club and The Village gives the Old East Precinct a very distinctive visual appearance that truly supports the slogan “Art of development – Inspired by Atterbury”. We spoke to artist Brent Black from Spaza Studio, who created the striking bird mural. It’s unusual for a corporate to commission graffiti! How did your connection with Atterbury come about, and what was the brief? It is! Spaza.com has a good
New shopping convenience for Alex
The Pan Africa Shopping Centre in Alexandra, Joburg, is undergoing a facelift that will bring a bigger, better shopping experience to the suburb as part of Divercity’s urban development plan. Atterbury’s development manager Gerhard van der Westhuizen gives an update. The Pan Africa Shopping Centre is a landmark in Alexandra; how did it become part of the portfolio? The original mall was actually the first commercial development undertaken by Tebogo Mogashoa, now our Divercity
Atterbury Trust cares for the elderly of Harmonie Oord
After listening to an appeal for funding being answered by WeBuyCars during the Martin Bester show on Jacaranda FM’s Morning Angels segment, Atterbury Trust decided to amplify their initial R50 000 pledge with another R50 000 cash donation to fix the lift at Harmonie Oord. But it didn’t end there… https://youtu.be/mZxh1Uit300 Zahn Hulme, executive trustee of Atterbury Trust explains: “Atterbury identifies with the fantastic Jacaranda FM Morning Angels platform that connects people
Retail comes to Richmond Park
Atterbury’s big Western Cape development at Richmond Park, undertaken with co-owners Old Mutual and the Richmond Park community, is expanding at a rapid rate. The construction of the new retail centre, Richmond Corner, is next on the agenda, and tenant interest is extremely high. We hear the good news from leasing manager Stewart Steyn… In terms of the overall planning of Richmond Park, when is the retail element scheduled to open? The planned opening date is
Back to school
Atterbury project manager Wikus Engelbrecht tackled the difficult task of going back to varsity and tackling a post-graduate qualification part-time, while working full time. Three years on, he has just graduated with a master’s degree in real estate. He shares some of his learnings and insights. How long have you been working with Atterbury, and in what capacity? I started at Atterbury in 2016. I assisted in development management for two years and have
At home, Attspace
Working with like-minded professionals in stylish, functional surroundings is a dream for any independent businessperson. Jackie Raubenheimer, leasing administrator for Attspace, gives a peek into the inner workings of the brand-new Attspace concept, which includes Atterbury’s Western Cape office in the historic La Gratitude Manor House in Stellenbosch. Tell us more about the Attspace concept and what makes it so unique. Attspace was established in the second oldest building in Stellenbosch, famously known as
lulius Town Timisoara, the first mixed-use project in the west of Romania and the largest real estate investment in the region, will open on the 30th of August
*the largest retail area outside of Bucharest * regional business hub * park with thousands of flowers, trees, a lake and a carousel* investment upwards of€ 220 million" Timisoara, 13th of June 2019: On the 30th of August 2019, IULIUS and Atterbury Europe will open the first phase of the lulius Town Timisoara project (formerly known as Openville), the largest real estate investment in the region, adding up to more than € 220 million.
A showroom where car dreams come true
Among the exciting developments that Atterbury has undertaken in the Western Cape is the brand-new vehicle showroom for WeBuyCars, which kicked off recently in the northern suburbs. Atterbury’s development manager, Arno du Plessis, shares the background. This is not the first car dealership that Atterbury has undertaken, but what were the particular challenges on this project? This is a fast-track project that has to go from concept to occupation in 10 months – a
A new, and very old home for Atterbury Western Cape
Atterbury’s new Western Cape office situated in the Winelands is La Gratitude Manor House - an iconic building, a national monument, and the second oldest building in Stellenbosch. Originally built as a homestead by Dutch Reformed minister, Reverend Meent Borcherds, whose land stretched all the way down to the banks of the Eerste River, the homestead was aptly named out of gratitude for the fertile land and its plentiful crops. “It’s not often that
Be part of Pretoria’s edition of the International Music Festival, Fête de la Musique!
The wonderful "Fête de la Musique” is back, and this time, bigger and better than ever before, thanks to a big boost from leading property developer and investor Atterbury. This year the FREE-for-All event will be hosted in a new location. Come join us for a full day of music celebration that takes to the streets in the Old East Precinct in Hazelwood, incorporating The Village and The Club restaurants and shops. Featuring the
Iulius Town – a success story unfolds
The redevelopment of the Iulius Town mixed-use project by Atterbury Europe and its Romanian partner Iulius, has been charging ahead in this burgeoning Eastern European city, with tenants clamouring for space in the modern new precinct. Roux Gerber shares development stories… It is astounding that the development has won awards before it is even complete; please tell us more about that. What makes this development so special, in your opinion, that it has already
An eye on Hazelwood’s new Old East precinct
There is new life, and new energy at The Village, as Atterbury sets in motion its exciting management plans for the Old East Precinct. We got the lowdown on what to look out for from asset manager Zandri Wells. It has been three months since Atterbury took over management of The Village. What were the initial priorities and what has been implemented already? The initial priority was to ensure that proper zoning rights at
Mauritians await Bo’Valon Mall with anticipation
Atterbury’s much anticipated shopping centre in the south of Mauritius, the Bo’Valon Mall, which is being developed with EnAtt, has been taking shape on this island paradise. For a progress update we spoke to Pieter Olivier, Atterbury’s Development Manager responsible for developments in Mauritius. The mall is scheduled to be ready for opening in November this year... is everything on track to achieve this? Indeed, everything is on track with the construction work. We
Francois van Niekerk – a co-founder looks back over 25 years
Atterbury is 25… a milestone that compels one to take a moment to breathe, reflect and take stock of the path that has been covered and the lessons learnt. We asked co-founder Francois van Niekerk for his insights. Without your investment 25 years ago in backing a young man named Louis van der Watt, we might not have had an Atterbury the way we know the company today. Can you still remember what it
First phase expansion of Atterbury’s Mall of Cyprus opens
Building on the success of the strongest mall in Cyprus, Atterbury Europe’s first phase Mall of Cyprus expansion has opened to shoppers with an added 6,000sqm of retail space, 15 new retail brands, six new food and beverage concepts and 300 extra parking spaces. This approximately €30 000 000 expansion of the Mall of Cyprus is designed to further Atterbury Europe’s strategy to maximise the value of its assets. Atterbury Europe grew out of
The wood whisperer
Visitors to Die Klubhuis always comment on the beautiful design that is evident all through the building, and it is a pleasure and a privilege for the Atterbury team to work in an environment where so much attention to detail prevailed. The exceptionally beautiful wooden furniture was created by the innovative artist and wood whisperer David Krynauw, and beautifully reflects Atterbury’s values and aesthetics and we asked him to share his inspiration. Atterbury is
