Tenants rejoice at plans for The Village
Atterbury is taking over full management of The Village on 1 March with big plans for creating a cohesive Old East Precinct in Hazelwood. A pedestrian link between the Club and the Village, a solution for the pressing parking shortage, and other infrastructural and legal compliance improvements will see the area blossom over the next 18 months. This is great news for the tenants, who can now build their businesses for the long term
Africa in four dimensions
When artist Rina Stutzer was commissioned by Atterbury and Attacq as joint owners to create a sculpture for Mall of Africa, she embarked on an intense 18-month project, and the magical reflective double-Africa diptych that welcomes visitors to the mall today is the result. In addition, the two fifth-scale maquettes of the finished work are installed in the reception area at Die Klubhuis. We quizzed this talented and versatile artist on the details of
Professional management on the cards for Old East Precinct
Atterbury to manage The Village as part of Old East Precinct At the beginning of December last year Atterbury announced its novel new plans for invigorating the Hazelwood business and leisure precinct from The Club to The Village. Named Old East Precinct, this contemporary mix of urban and suburban districts is referred to as a “surban” region in modern development parlance. Atterbury’s vision for Old East Precinct conjures up feelings of a surban village
In his own words – Angus Taylor on “Son of the soil”
As you approach Atterbury’s head office Die Klubhuis in Pretoria, you will see him, standing across the road, contemplating the world; his massive bulk rising three times the height of a human above the pavement that he seems to have grown from. He is the “Son of the soil – kinders van hierdie klippe”, and he was created from African rock dating back billions of years. Sculptor Angus Taylor told us all about his
A heritage home for Atterbury Western Cape
Atterbury’s Cape office in the winelands is getting an exciting new home this year. We hear all the details from Gerrit van den Berg, head of development of Atterbury Western Cape. Why the decision to move the Stellenbosch office? The decision to move was based purely on additional space required; we’ve simply outgrown the current premises. Although we love our location, and the look and feel of the office, we need more. Our current
Black Friday just gets better
Black Friday continues to be a growing retail trend. The total foot count for shoppers at Mall of Africa over the Black Friday weekend was 231 269 people and total vehicles from Friday to Sunday were 54 366. Of the 16 907 people detected on Black Friday, 7 657 (45%) were new shoppers to the mall. These visitors spent approximately 170 minutes inside Mall of Africa, visiting at least three shops on average. Most Black Friday shoppers visited
The Invitational Golf Day thrives on helping others
Created by Atterbury Property stalwart and Atterbury Trust study bursary alumnus Gerhard van der Westhuizen and presented by him and Rayno Strauss, the popular Invitational Golf Day has once again secured essential care for select charities and a cancer-stricken child in desperate need. In conjunction with Jacaranda FM's Good Morning Angels, The Invitational Golf Day has secured funds for Atterbury Trust, Sunflower Fund and Karla Kriel, an eight-year-old girl from Meyerton who requires assistance
Deck the halls…
It’s been a breakthrough year at Atterbury’s malls across South Africa and in the neighbouring countries. We got the highlights from asset managers Zandri Wells, Adelene van der Westhuizen and Catherine Bosman and found out what special festive treats shoppers can expect to find… Describe a couple of the malls’ highlights from the past year. Zandri Wells, Flamwood Walk, Klerksdorp: We had a Dirt Run with an obstacle course on the open field behind
Old East Precinct to revitalize Hazelwood urban village
Atterbury creates new community-friendly surban precinct HAZELWOOD, PRETORIA In a pleasing development for the Hazelwood neighbourhood, Atterbury has announced plans to create a new surban village precinct in the suburb. Old East Precinct is contained within the suburban zone including The Club and The Village. During a tenant briefing session in early December 2018, Atterbury CEO Louis van der Watt unveiled Atterbury’s vision for Old East Precinct. Defined in modern urban development parlance as
Wave goodbye to 2018!
It has been a year of change and challenges, but 2018 is on its back! On the eve of the summer holidays we asked a few members of the Atterbury team what they’d like to forget, and what they look forward to.... What about 2018 can’t you wait to leave behind, and what is your wish for 2019? Erna van Huyssteen After an extremely busy 2018, the hustle and bustle is definitely something that
Investing in the future with the Atterbury Foundation
Atterbury established the Atterbury Foundation in 2007 as a non-profit organisation whose work rolls out in previously disadvantaged communities where the Atterbury Group’s development initiatives take place, and other areas where needs are identified. For 11 years it has created social upliftment opportunities and now its work is entering a new phase, with ramped up objectives. Zahn Hulme paints a background picture. What are the similarities and differences between the Atterbury Foundation and the
Cochlear implant at Club Surgical Centre brings hope and hearing to nine-year-old
An excited Mulweli Makhuvha (front, middle) and his family awaits the cochlear implant to be performed by Dr Jannet Izeboud (front, right). Mulweli Makhuvha is living in a world of silence. Suffering from cochlear dysfunction, the nine-year-old hears very little, even with his hearing aids – not his mother’s voice, nor the bark of a pet or a single note of music. Advanced ear surgery at a day hospital But all this
From Erasmus Kasteel to Castle Gate
The Erasmus family’s history is closely interwoven with property development in eastern Pretoria. An imposing landmark near the cross-section of the N1 and R21 highways in eastern Pretoria, Erasmus Kasteel is the historic home of the Erasmus family. Built between 1903 and 1904 on a hill on the farm Garsfontein 374 by Jochemus Erasmus, with an inheritance from his father, Carel, this remarkable building has left an indelible mark on the area. Designed by
Romania’s Iulius team visit to SA – highlights
The Iulius group is in our minds the “Atterbury of Romania” and we were honoured to host a group of representatives from our Romanian partners, Attrius and the Iulius Group, at Atterbury earlier this month. this is what a few of them had to say about their visit to sunny SA! What our visitors have to say What was your impression of Mall of Africa? One thing about South
A decade in the life of…
Wessel with the Romanian delegation at the at the Mall of Africa recently. Iulian Ciobotaru (technical director Openville), Wessel Boshoff (Atterbury group operations manager), Marius Cusenm (Iulius technical audit) and Viorel Herdes (Iulius cleaning services director) It has been a round decade in the saddle for Atterbury’s group operations manager, Wessel Boshoff, and in these 10 years much growth has taken place, including expansion across the borders. We find out from
Divercity’s Joburg inner-city Jewel City development begins
Divercity Urban Property Fund has turned the first sod of the Jewel City redevelopment in Joburg CBD. The initiative is a major investment in Joburg and will have a total development value of over R1.2bn once complete. Jewel City has been closed to the public for decades. It spans six city blocks that were the former heart of the diamond and precious metals trade in Joburg. By redeveloping its existing buildings and constructing new
Atterbury announces groundbreaking new B-BBEE deal that targets transformation excellence
Louis van der Watt, CEO and Co-founder of Atterbury and Tebogo Mogashoa, Chairman of Talis Holdings. Atterbury, the leading property development and investment company, has concluded a significant B-BBEE transaction that secures 30% black ownership of Atterbury Property Fund (APF). APF is now 30% owned by Talis Investment Partners (TIP) and 70% owned by Atterbury Property Investments (API), a subsidiary of Atterbury Property Holdings. TIP is 100% black-owned and led by entrepreneur
A hi-tech new head office arises
Construction is mushrooming in Waterfall City and this time it is the new African corporate headquarters for the multinational professional services firm Deloitte. Atterbury is partnering with Attacq on this prestigious new development, which will integrate Deloitte’s existing offices in Pretoria and Johannesburg into one hi-tech new building in the fast-growing, central business node of Waterfall City. Atterbury’s development manager Arno du Plessis gave us an update. It has been nine months since sod-turning… is everything
Mustek becomes the first big name to operate from Atterbury’s landmark Richmond Park development
Atterbury’s Richmond Park development, the site of the biggest land restitution in the Western Cape, will see its first large commercial building completed before the end of the year. Mustek, the largest assembler and supplier of personal computers in South Africa, will begin operating from its new corporate office premises at Richmond Park before the month is out. Development at Richmond Park has gained exciting momentum. By the end of 2019 the park should
Divercity’s Absa Tower deal to inject new life into Jozi
The Divercity inner-city renewal project got a shot in the arm with the endorsement of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba and the city council recently. Carel Kleynhans of iThemba, Atterbury’s partner together with Talis Holdings in the Divercity Urban Property Fund, gives us more insight. Divercity announced a R2-billion investment in the redevelopment of Joburg’s inner city. We looked at the Jewel City part of the project recently; but tell us about the Absa Towers
Castle Gate – from farmland to fully functional suburb
In 2016 Atterbury signed a landmark deal with the Erasmus Trust for a multibillion-rand mixed-use development on the last remaining portion of the historical Waterkloof farm on which Pretoria was built. Labelled early on as the Waterfall City of Pretoria, this exciting joint venture between Atterbury and the Erasmus family, to be called Castle Gate, is now ready to kick off. James Ehlers shares the details What has been happening in the time since the deal
Belgrade gets a new and modern shopping centre
Key takeaways: Major investment: €110 million joint venture between MPC Properties and Atterbury Europe for 43,000 sqm shopping centre Strategic location: Heart of Belgrade serving 350,000 residents within 15-minute radius on Vojislava Ilića and Mis Irbijeve streets Strong pre-leasing: Over 60% of retail space leased before construction completion, targeting 150+ international and regional brands Modern design: Innovative concept with open areas, natural light, and greenery designed by Chapman Taylor (Germany) Spring 2020 opening: Construction
Divercity invests R2 billion in Joburg inner-city developments
ABSA Towers Main and Jewel City to be redeveloped and linked to Maboneng Divercity Urban Property Fund is investing R2bn in Johannesburg as part of its strategy to create thriving mixed-use inner-city precincts. This investment, the largest in the Johannesburg CBD for some years, is focused on the redevelopment of the iconic ABSA Towers Main building and Jewel City. Newly launched Divercity is an investment fund backed by the experience of some of
Kingswood Village turns 10
Atterbury is known for its malls and its innovative head office developments for corporate clients, but did you know that it also developed a retirement complex a few years ago? Kingswood Village in Newlands, Pretoria, which celebrates its 10th birthday this month, is one of the rare residential developments on Atterbury’s prestigious list of accomplishments. And in true Atterbury spirit, the involvement with the community of Kingswood has remained. We speak to resident and trustee
Die Klubhuis – one year on
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