Construction World October 2017

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Landscaping Springs Mall features indigenous landscaping, which does not require a lot of water, and has been carefully planned and integrated into the design of the building. Given the dolomitic conditions, no landscaping was allowed to be planted directly into the ground within five meters of the building envelope to avoid irrigation softening the ground and compromising the foundations. Greenery abounds in pots and a layer of planting along the edges of the building give the impression of it growing up from the base of the structure. Springs Mall offers a great tenant mix, secure parking and easy access from the N17 highway. “Its design is fresh, exciting and contemporary while paying homage to the ecological sensitivity of the context in which it is situated,” concludes Lahaye.

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