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PROJECT

Signage and symbolic Acacia trees which are prevalent in and around the Rustenburg Kloof
Seating and shade trees adjacent to the iconic signage
ne of the mall’s main attractions
is The Marketplace, a central
Oentertainment space with striking
architecture, greenery, trees, mural art,
a children’s play area, giant chess board
and communal seating.

Landscape architect Tiaan Laker was
briefed to provide detailed landscaping
at the three entrances to the mall. The
main entrance was to have a zero level
water feature, seating and exhibition
space. Detail planting was to be provided
along the embankment in order to create
visual appeal and control erosion.

Landscape design philosophy
The colour palette used in the architecture
and development was emulated and
enhanced in the landscape design by
means of the plant material, paving
finishes and finishes to the planters. This
was done in collaboration with the client,
spearheaded by the Moolman Group,
and the architects, in order to provide an
aesthetically pleasing, visually striking
and practically integrated end product.

The design of the mall is rooted in the
context of its surroundings, both natural

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