NEW-LOOK NELSON MANDELA SQUARE!

Sandton’s Latest Lifestyle Destination

Nelson Mandela Square, Sandton’s iconic 20- year- old mall has received a complete new look!

One of Johannesburg’s most illustrious lifestyle destinations, the open air Square sees countless tourists and locals enjoying the beauty of the African sunshine through the seasons, with a staggering average annual foot fall of 17 000 000.

The Square has transformed with new tenants, offering a fresh range of restaurants including a Tasha’s Café, Big Mouth & Remo’s. These restaurants will complement new local and international fashion brands such as Luminance, La Martini, Thomas Pink and the ever-popular Forever 21, which opened for trading in October. As part of the refurbishment, the Centre recently introduced a revamped brand identity that includes a new contemporary logo showcased by striking new signage behind the iconic six-metre statue of Nelson Mandela and above the well-known Square steps.

Alex Phakathi, Liberty Property Portfolio Fund Manager, STANLIB Direct Property Investment, asset managers for the Liberty Group’s property portfolio says, “We want Nelson Mandela Square to become the lifestyle and dining destination of choice for both locals and tourists visiting Johannesburg. This significant rebranding project has resulted in a contemporary new identity for Nelson Mandela Square which captures the sophistication, vibrancy and overall experience of one of Africa’s premier shopping destinations. Our ultimate goal in undertaking this redevelopment is to provide the right mix of restaurants and fashion tenants in order to draw more locals to the Square as well as attracting the tourists that visit the Square.”

Nelson Mandela Square’s contemporary refurbishment follows on from Sandton City Shopping Centre’s recent modern makeover and will ensure that the Square’s tenant mix and aesthetics align to the mall without losing the character of the Square.

Shoppers will enter the new Centre Court from the high cross-vaulted ceilings of the bridge linking Sandton City to Nelson Mandela Square, with double volume glass facades set behind the existing arches of the main building. Look forward to a number of exciting new features at Nelson Mandela Square including skylights, energy efficient lighting, marble flooring, remodelled escalators and bathrooms

The stylish new logo sees the familiar tile icon replaced with a jewel, in line with the Square’s new positioning – as The Jewel of Africa. The latest tagline “Discover. Experience. Indulge” paints a picture of the delights to be found within the mall and the feelings inspired by a luxurious retail experience.

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