McCormick Property Development have opened Madombidzha Mall’s doors in Limpopo – the rural and township retail development experts’ 83rd development.
Located near Louis Trichardt, the single-level mall was designed by MDS Architecture and McCormick Property Development and built in a record-breaking seven months.
The retail centre makes extensive use of natural lighting, spacious walkways, and full-height glass shopfronts to create an immersive shopping experience with two angular steel structures providing a beacon of identity for shoppers travelling off the main taxi or bus routes or visiting the centre in their own vehicles.
“We are confident that Madombidzha Mall will bring a new level of shopping convenience and lifestyle offering to the community of Madombidzha”, says project manager, Chris Meyer. “Our goal was to create a retail destination while integrating the unique cultural and environmental aspects of the area. We’ve worked closely with the local workforce and suppliers to ensure that the project provides real value to the community.”
Madombidzha Mall’s key tenants include Shoprite, Shoprite Liquor, Roots, Clicks, Mr Price, Studio 88, Power Fashion, an ATM banking court, Hungry Lion and a KFC drive thru.
The development features an eye-catching hand painted mural inspired by the nearby Madombidzha village mountain range (part of the Soutpansberg) and the meaning of the word ‘Madombidzha’ (the place of the three-legged pot).
The vision for the centre’s logo was designed by a local resident, Ndivhuho Netsianda, after a call for submissions from the community. “We loved Ndivhuho’s work and look forward to hopefully working with him again,” says Exemplar Retail head of communication, Gayle Crow.
“The opening of Madombidzha Mall kicks off our opening season, with an additional two opening up in the next 8 weeks”, says MD of MPD, Jason McCormick.
“Madombidzha Mall will not only meet the retail needs of the local community but also act as an economic catalyst for growth. By creating jobs and supporting local businesses, we are investing in the future of Limpopo. We are incredibly proud to bring this project to life and excited to see it benefit the people of Madombidzha.”
The Mall will be managed by Exemplar REITail.
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