South African property development company Atterbury will open its fourth retail development in Ghana, the $95-million Kumasi City mall on April 20.
The 18 500-m2 modern mall, with potential for a future 10 000-m2 expansion, will give the city of Kumasi its first one-stop building with shopping and entertainment facilities.“There is renewed confidence and positive sentiment about Ghana. Kumasi City mall is perfectly timed for this upsurge in confidence,” said AtterburyProperty Development retail director Cobus van Heerden.
Kumasi Mall is enclosed on either end, with a semi-enclosed food court at its heart. It has a prominent road frontage, undercover and on-grade parking, and is easily accessible. There’s also a large taxi drop-off and pick-up facility in front of the mall.The word ‘kumasi’ means flower, which is portrayed in the mall’s logo. True to its name, this retail asset has blossomed over its 24-month development period, making a positive impact in its community, bringing opportunities for employment and giving a boost to the local economy.
Designed in a JV between Boogertman + Partners and Ghanaian practice MultiCAD, the mall incorporates steel, concrete and wood, in an elegant design inspired by an African tree, which branches out to create a roof canopy.
All firms in Kumasi City mall’s professional team operated with local partners for the delivery of professional services. The mall’s development and construction has boosted jobs in the area and will continue to do so as part of its ongoing operation.
