Irene Village Mall, Centurion

In the design of the village, the developers and architects adhered rigidly to the governors of successful retail flows. As such, the village is located between two strong anchor retailers, Woolworths and Pick ‘n Pay on either extremity. This is where the resemblance to normal retail centres end.

Retail space is designed as individual buildings with slightly different characters, but with a strong family resemblance to the architectural precedent. Trees, canopies, street signs and public art all add to a character and sense of place that aim to become no less than the very town centre of the Irene node.

At Irene Village Mall, the developers steered away from the norm and dared to be different while at the same time not discounting proven precedents. The walkways are covered, but open and spacious to provide a real village atmosphere. The shopping flows encompass a crescent boulevard that starts and ends in a court node in front of each anchor store. A village street completes a racetrack pattern which brings the shopper back to his starting point without having to backtrack in any way. Both these pedestrian flows intersect the square at the centre of the village, providing a space for pause and refreshment.

• Shopping Mall
• Winkelsentrum