Mall of Africa – statistics to dazzle
It’s one year to go to the opening of Mall of Africa, Atterbury’s biggest development project to date, and no doubt one of the most eagerly awaited retail complexes ever in South Africa. The architectural form of the mall is inspired by the geological beauty of Africa; with wood, stone, glass, concrete and other natural materials are being employed to create the reality. The Mall’s centre court takes inspiration from the forests of central
Working on a holiday island
Atterbury asset manager Catherine Bosman had the unique experience of working on Mauritius, a place that people usually associate with holidays, for a whole year. We welcome her back to the Atterbury family in Pretoria. You’ve just returned from a stint in Mauritius. Tell us about Atterbury’s involvement in the island and how you came to go work there. In 2011 Atterbury and ENL Property developed and opened the island’s first regional mall. It
Atterbury and Attacq forms new technology company, FATTi, to lead shopping centres into the future
Adrian Maguire - FATTi Atterbury and Attacq today announced the creation of a new technology company to drive its initiative to best understand consumer behaviour at shopping centres, by engaging with customers through multiple digital media. The new company is called FATTi, coined by combining the words Wi-Fi and Atterbury, and is managed by Adrian Maguire. FATTi has deployed a solution that enables site analytics, giving Atterbury and Attacq’s retail property managers
Waterfall announced as the new business home of Hilti, Styker and Schneider Electric
Atterbury Property Development together with Attacq Waterfall Investment Company are developing top-notch premises for three more leading companies at Waterfall. Top companies Hilti, Stryker and Schneider Electric have all chosen to join the burgeoning number of businesses in this vibrant new city, continuing its rising trajectory among South Africa’s best business addresses. Waterfall, ideally located between Midrand and Sandton, is one of the largest ‘greenfield’ urban concept developments in the country. With its many
A showcase with a view
The expanding Atterbury family has settled into their brand-new state-of-the-art head office in Bloukrans, the final phase of the Lynnwood Bridge development. We provide some behind-the-scenes insight What prompted the move to a new office? We have always been housed in Atterbury developments – from our humble start in 1994 in the Glenfield Office Park, then in Lynnwood Bridge from 2011 until the move to Bloukrans at the end of October last year, when
Shopping like never before
It’s only two months since Atterbury’s The Grove Mall of Namibia has opened and rang in big changes in Windhoek. General Manager Johan van der Westhuizen gives an insider’s view. The Grove’s slogan is Shopping Like Never Before. What has been your personal highlight so far? One of the things that always comes to mind when looking back is the transformation from 23 October 2014 and how far we’ve come in such a short time,
Opening new horizons in Ghana
West Hills Mall in Accra is now in its third month. Johan Venter, asset manager in Ghana for AttAfrica, shares his insights What has been your personal highlight since opening? It’s the realisation that we’ve built a truly world-class shopping centre in Accra. The wide tenant mix with international labels is unique in Ghana, with Edgars, Sunglass Hut, Legit, Foschini, Jet, Mango and so on. Also, the underpass that we constructed under the highway to give
Atterbury to develop new PwC head office in the first high-rise for Waterfall City
Atterbury Property has confirmed it will develop the new head office of PwC at Waterfall City, Midrand, which will be an iconic 26 storey building and the first high-rise within the booming precinct. This follows the signing of a lease agreement between PwC and Attacq on 15 January 2015 confirming the development of new headquarters for the leading accounting and professional services firm at Waterfall City. The R1.5 billion high-rise building, comprising 40 000m² of modern
Newtown Junction in creative festive gear
Newtown Junction, Jozi’s newest shopping centre, is in a very creative spirit this December. Situated in the artistic heartland of Newtown and with The Market Theatre as a neighbour, it is not surprising that the management has made entertainment a priority this Festive season. Thursdays and Saturdays have been programmed with not to be missed performances on the attractive open-air piazza where bronze statues and the picturesque fountains set the scene for some special
Past meets present at Newtown Junction
Drive south over the Nelson Mandela Bridge into Johannesburg, turn right and you find yourself in Newtown, an area steeped in history but now also the brand-new home of Atterbury Property and Attacq’s Newtown Junction development. A century ago this is where the community of Brickfields was forcibly removed after the reported outbreak of the plague, and the area was then burnt to stop any spread of the disease. Newtown was born out of
Atterbury Property celebrates 20 years of great business
One of South Africa’s most esteemed property businesses, the Atterbury Group, celebrates 20 years of successful operation at the same time as the country marks two decades of democracy in South Africa. Twenty years after its founding, Atterbury, the driving force behind a growing number of SA’s landmark commercial property developments, continues to build quality properties and deliver performance for its investors. Atterbury’s business is conducted through two main companies: Atterbury Property Holdings for
Atterbury to open eight shopping centres in eight months
Atterbury will open eight new shopping centres in South Africa, Namibia and Ghana over the next eight months, before the end of October 2014. James Ehlers, MD of Atterbury Property Developments says: "Opening eight shopping centres in less than a year is no easy feat. Our team is up to the task. Many of these projects have been planned over several years to create quality assets for Atterbury and our partners. Besides developing top-notch
Waterfall Business Estate welcomes Cummins and Honda
At the recent sod-turning ceremony for the 20000sqm Cummins head office development at Waterfall Business Estate, were Ged Mackell, Cummins Supply Chain Director for Africa and Gino Butera, Vice President and Managing Director for Africa. Another two leading businesses have taken up head offices in Waterfall Business Estate, continuing the market’s positive response to this rapidly growing prime business node.Honda Motor SA, the South African and regional business of the world’s largest engine manufacturer,
Showcase: Newtown Junction – a month on
Newtown Junction opened its doors a month a go in the heart of Jo’burg’s Newtown, in walking distance from the Market Theatre. Judging from the exciting activities this month – from gumboot and pantsula dancers to ballet and everything in between, we think it ‘s safe to say the theatre of shopping is thriving here. Check it out here
Under construction: Mall of Africa
The Mall of Africa is undoubtedly Atterbury Property’s most ambitious project. This 131 000m², R5bn shopping experience will be the largest South African single-phase shopping mall development to date. Featuring top international retail brands such as H&M, Zara and Cotton On, The Mall of Africa, situated near Midrand is on schedule to open in early 2016. We invited 150 delegates from all over Africa who attended the 2014 API Summit, held at the Sandton
The Hills are alive…
Good morning, Accra! Just a week to go before Atterbury opens the biggest mall in West Africa Two years of intense work is winding down to the finishing touches as Atterbury’s first massive project outside South Africa, since the completion of Bagatelle – Mall of Mauritius in 2011 prepares to welcome Ghanaians into its airconditioned hallways later this month. When West Hills Mall throws opens its doors to the 3 million people of the
Countdown: The Grove Mall of Namibia
They call it shoppertainment and now it is coming to Namibia… with the opening of Atterbury’s The Grove in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek won’t have to get on a plane to experience shopping on an international standard any more. When it opens its doors at 9am on 23 October, The Grove will offer a one-stop destination for shopping, eating, socializing and entertainment, the likes of which Windhoek – and Namibia – has never seen before.
