The first phase of construction for a new 94 000m² mixed-use project, designed by South African architectural firm Bentel Associates International, has commenced in the Zambian capital of Lusaka

Despite some existing debate surrounding the efficacy of malls in India, over the last five years commercial design specialists, Bentel Associates International (BAI) has established a significant footprint in the Indian commercial built environment

Retail growth in an emerging market

Maponya Mall, has proven to be a major draw card for national retailers eager to claim a share of the estimated R4.3 billion Soweto consumer market, as determined by the City of Johannesburg.

The mixed-use development at Bedford Square has been the vision of developers Raymond and Budwa Abrosie of Bedford Square Properties (Pty) Ltd for many years.

Bentel Associates International designs central node at Johannesburg International Airport

Shopping malls are a relatively new phenomenon in India. A decade ago, there was not a single shopping mall in the country.