#Legacy Corner - 16F - Sandton

[Jakes1]

Yes, we all know this little plot... it has been lying vacant for years, with the Forum as its only neighbour.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00815.jpg

We have new activity, however... and extension of the Forum? Or something new?
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00812.jpg

Well, they are digging quite a basement...
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00814.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00813.jpg

true jozi style, no information boards... nothing. secrecy is the name of the game it seems.

[Inertia]

Thanks for the update, atleast something is being done tho.. Have you noticed a huge construction site on Fredman drive, opposite News Cafe? They've put a large wall around the site, but i'm sure some buildings have been demolished. Any ideas?

[Durbsboi]

Maybe they building a moat?

[Jakes1]

Thanks for the update, atleast something is being done tho.. Have you noticed a huge construction site on Fredman drive, opposite News Cafe? They've put a large wall around the site, but i'm sure some buildings have been demolished. Any ideas?

As far as I know that is RMB extending their office space...

[joburg]

One doesn't think there is much space there for a high building, no?

[SA BOY]

Site is too small for anything, Looks like they are puttoing new fill into the grouted diapramed walled caisson. Strange and only time will tell

[Durbsboi]

Unless ......... they building a moat!

Jus kidding, at first with all those pipes lying on the side, thought they were changing piping systems or upgrading, but the size of that hole is pretty large so doubt they doing that, What they also could be doing, which I have seen done before is add addition foundations to the footings, but again, that hole is far to big. As Giles said, only time will tell.

[joburg]

I don't know how well a moat would work there (because it would need to go around the whole building, no?), but a pond with ducks and water lillies would go down very well. :)

[Jakes1]

Parts of the Forum are closed - well, the parts facing this nice new hole. Maybe it will be an extension to the Forum? I mean, it would be pretty useless having this plot of land in the middle of sandton central forever? Lets wait and see. Sandton might surprise us all... I hope.

[kulani]

Goldman Sachs have offices in The Forum, i heard rumours that they are going to be building a corporate head office in Sandton so i am guessing this might be it.

[joburg]

Oooo that would be interesting....
Would also be interesting to see how they integrate it into the Forum?

[Pule]

Any news on this one?

[Pule]

Jakes, updates if you got them please.

[hsark]

Maybe they building a moat?
hahaha that put a smile on my face :lol:

[Pule]

Any news so far about this?

[Jakes1]

Its called Legacy Corner (worth R400million) and will include retail, and a 170room 4star hotel.

"Work has commenced on Legacy Corner, corner of Maude and 5th streets in Sandton. This is Legacy's newest project on Nelson Mandela Square and will be linked to the Square on both retail levels. The value of the project is in the region of R400-million and will incorporate the four-star 170 room da Vinci Hotel."

[joburg]

Sounds kewl! They're really starting to use up every bit of space now in the Sandton CBD.

Probably not going to be many floors - maybe 6/7?

And THREE CHEERS Yarrick for finding the info!

[Jakes1]

I think it will be more than that - a very small space for a 170room hotel.

[Pule]

Thanx Jacko, those are good news indeed. 170 rooms, retail adn a small space like that? I wonder how tall they gonna go and I hope to see glass building.

[Jakes1]

Thanx Jacko, those are good news indeed. 170 rooms, retail adn a small space like that? I wonder how tall they gonna go and I hope to see glass building.

Sadly I doubt if we will see any glass...

1. this is sandton
2. legacy is the developer
3. it is called the da vinci

I think we will see something between the raphael and the michaelangelo. And obviously they will build quite a lot of parking bays - sandton has a problem with parking these days. that explains the super basement.

[Pule]

...And obviously they will build quite a lot of parking bays - sandton has a problem with parking these days. that explains the super basement.

And this might even make them to go even higher. To those whith the know how, based on Jakes info how many floors do you think will be?

[Inertia]

That is a reaallly narrow site, i am quite confused

[Jakes1]

Remember, it is narrower in front - it really opens up a lot towards the back. Check out my pictures again and you will see what I mean. Narrow yes. Prime? Most definately!

[Upington]

Legacy Group's Newest Project In Sandton Central

Work has commenced on Legacy Corner, corner of Maude and 5th streets in Sandton. This is Legacy's newest project on Nelson Mandela Square and will be linked to the Square on both retail levels. The value of the project is in the region of R400-million and will incorporate the four-star 170 room da Vinci Hotel. For more info visit www.legacyconnect.co.za.


....this info is on Sandton Central website......can someone create a page for this one....

[dysan1]

interesting, not surprised its costing so much considering they have no room to work in, very very very challenging one to work on

[Pule]

Any more info on this, who's the architect, how many floors will it be and so on?

[Pule]

Mike, can you please change this to #Legacy Corner - Hotel - ? Floors - Sandton

Bentel are the architects.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1080928-1.jpg

[Jakes1]

these guys designed places like: michaelangelo towers, the pavillion, bedford square, the new loch logan in bloem, montecassino, canal walk, greenstone mall, sandton square, lakeside mall, clearwater mall, the sundome...

[joburg]

I'm guessing that we're not going to get anything radically different from what's there at the moment. I think they also did the Raphael Suites.

[Pule]

I hope it will go up, up and up...at least 10 floors with glass.

[Durbsboi]

these guys designed places like: michaelangelo towers, the pavillion, bedford square, the new loch logan in bloem, montecassino, canal walk, greenstone mall, sandton square, lakeside mall, clearwater mall, the sundome...

& Im currently working with them with 2 projects, worst Architects Ive dealt with

[Jakes1]

I am waiting on them to send me a render. If they feel so inclined...

[joburg]

Tell them they should especially since they've just announced the development in the media. They announced developments in Nigeria and the Eastern Cape too. But WHYYYYY call it the da Vinci Hotel? Does it look like Leo frolicked about in Sandton?
http://www.easier.com/view/Travel/Hotels/article-172439.html

Legacy Corner in Johannesburg, which will include both retail space and the four star da Vinci Hotel, is progressing well and legacy is eagerly looking forward to opening this, their fourth hotel on the Nelson Mandela Square, in mid-2009. This development, located in the heart of Sandton’s business and shopping district, will have direct access to Nelson Mandela Square and easy access to Sandton City, the Michelangelo Towers Mall and the Sandton Convention Centre.

[Jakes1]

Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Raphael... Are you seeing the thread here? Next would be Donnatello - and then we have the teenage mutant urban turtles.

[joburg]

hehehehe! that's BRILLIANT!! :lol:

The sad part is that it's no real joke.... Someone should write an article about how Sandton is turning into the teenage mutant urban turtles..

[Durbsboi]

Da Vinci, Michaelangelo, Raphael... Are you seeing the thread here? Next would be Donnatello - and then we have the teenage mutant urban turtles.

HAHAHA, thanx for the laugh boet, thats a classic

[KomSakkie]

Got my camera through a hole in the fence and got a few quickies.....They are back up to road level and seem as though its steaming ahead.

The small crane that they have erected.

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh140/KomSakkie/IMG_0735.jpg

The site itself... small

http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/hh140/KomSakkie/IMG_0731.jpg?t=1215614688

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[eyrie]

the site might be small but I've seen some beautifully crafted towers that come out of such challenging circumstances.I'm hoping for glass and at least 20 floors to counteract the Sandton look of brown boxes with the architecture glued on afterwards.

[Pule]

Can we have a proper thread created for this one? If I'm not mistaken someone mentioned the fact that it will be 12 floors high.

[Jakes1]

it is 12 floors

[KomSakkie]

Hows this one going.....has it risen past the fence yet?

[Pule]

Hows this one going.....has it risen past the fence yet?

Nope its hasn't but they are at a fence-level on one side and othe other they still working on the pavement.

[Pule]

It has now KS, ground floor is almost complete and they busy with the first floor on the other side.

[alaink]

Here we go guys, saw it today :D

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s347/alainkermis/100_0712.jpg
http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s347/alainkermis/100_0713.jpg

[t-bang!]

whats it this gonna be?

[KomSakkie]

Its a hotel that is part of the legacy group...we havent got a render but I'm hoping for some glass........Anyway thanks for the updates.

[t-bang!]

^^ THANKS BUDDY

[dysan1]

rad an article somewhere, cant remember now, but it said something about the apartment hotel only being 6F. where did we get the 12 from? 6 would be sad to see, but then it's a tiny site, so maybe there are limitations to it?

[Jakes1]

According to sandton central it is 12F

[vogel5555]

here are some more pics - sorry for the low quality

if you look behind the traffic light theres a little hint of a render....
http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr351/vogel5555/060920081286.jpg


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr351/vogel5555/060920081283.jpg


http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr351/vogel5555/060920081281.jpg

[Pule]

Thanks for renders Vogel and welcome to the forum.

[Inertia]

Thanks. Saw the renders and it is a sleek curved building, looks nice

[Pule]

I took a walk to this place today and the render looks nice even thought its not a wow. It will blend well with the buildings next to it. The nice thing about it is that its curvy.

[KomSakkie]

I don't mean to sound pushy but could someone get a straight picture of the render because I can't really see it. It would be very nice.

[Jakes1]

OK, so I am definately counting more than 12floors
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Sandton-1.jpg

[Pule]

I think its about 15 floors.

[Jakes1]

I love it! Think it was you who took the pic, pule?

[Pule]

^^ well I can't see that pic but I just sent you the pic I took.

[KomSakkie]

Thats great, thanks alot for the render........seems we need to rename the thread aswell DAVINCI......guess it fits in.....looks much better than the Forum for sure.

[Inertia]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/LegacyCorner.jpg

[RavenX]

Okay... I count 16 floors of which 2 are parking no doubt.

RavenX

[waltjie]

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/LegacyCorner.jpg

LOVE this one!

[Pule]

They should be on the 4th or 5th floor on this development, any updates guys.

[Pule]

Updates please.

[Inertia]

Really need to take my camera around with me these days.. Coming soon

[Pule]

The finish the 3rd floo going on the forth one. They was it looks, its gonna be a bit tall given that its 15 or more floors.

[Jakes1]

and this one should change to 16F. It is more than 12

[dysan1]

saw it in Sandton mag a few weeks back, looks good hey. changed title

[Pule]

Thanx Mike.

[Jakes1]

This is really a sexy one. And will bring a few curves to maude and fifth!

[Pule]

The good thing about thise development and other ones coming to Sandton is the fact that they include retail on the ground level.

[vogel5555]

taken yesterday....

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr351/vogel5555/29112008101.jpg

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr351/vogel5555/29112008086.jpg

[willayster]

nice.. sandton is becoming more dense.

[Jakes1]

This is the change we needed on this corner. It will be a nice filler, and it will open up 5th ave to pedestrian traffic in a similar way that the Michaelangelo and the Convention Centre opened Maude.

[Dames]

looks kinda like the MSC/ KPMG building in Cape Town

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/1512290951_a49bfd50d3.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3169/2796592166_534463b677.jpg

[Pule]

How this is going so far?

[Pule]

Vholla

http://architectafrica.com/sites/default/files/legacy_corner_650.jpg

[Jakes1]

This is one is truly sexy...

[kulani]

mama mia

[Pule]

The completing the 3rd floor, it look like it's gonna be huge.

[Durbsboi]

Bentel :doh:

[Pule]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/amgosai/Puzela/P1150196.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/amgosai/Puzela/P1150188.jpg

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/amgosai/Puzela/P1150185.jpg

[MedicalConstructer]

is Legacy corner, be an extension off Mandela square? ie. access into the mall? kind of like Michelangelotowers mall, access into the square? or will it be seperate?

[Jakes1]

is Legacy corner, be an extension off Mandela square? ie. access into the mall? kind of like Michelangelotowers mall, access into the square? or will it be seperate?

It will probably have access to the mall. Plans are afoot to pedestrianize 5th ave (and maude street). So the entire area around the Convention Centre will become more friendly for people on foot, it will also aim to better integrate Sandton City Mall with the streets surrounding it. This will make for easier movement of people once the Gautrain Station is up and running.

[MedicalConstructer]

cool thanks. drove past there today, looking very good. that entire maude stretch is looking good, hope there will be more sidewalk cafes with legacy corner.

[Pule]

^^ there wiill be according to renders.

Vholla

http://architectafrica.com/sites/default/files/legacy_corner_650.jpg

[Gulivar]

Hope it looks like that. Good look.

[Die Kapenaar]

Project Spotlight - Legacy Corner - Da Vinci Hotel

Posted by Databuild on 12 March 2009 at 4:30pm

View Databuild's blog

Masked with mixed use developments taking shape in the city node Sandton has another mixed-use complex currently under construction at Legacy Corner in the heart of Sandton's business and shopping district. The property, situated at the corner of 5th Avenue and Maude Street, is the last undeveloped site in the Nelson Mandela Square Block. The development includes an apartment block, four parking levels, the four-star Da Vinci Hotel (Legacy's fourth in the area) and retail space.

The Mall component will include three high-end retail levels, two of which will link to the upper and lower levels of the Nelson Mandela Square. The six-level Da Vinci Hotel will have approx 175 rooms topped by 80 apartments and three large penthouses on five levels. A rooftop leisure terrace will offer a fitness facility, a pool, a spa, a sun deck and spectacular city views. The apartment block will provide its target market of urban and suburban professionals with a sophisticated urban lifestyle in an innovative setting with a sense of privacy and exclusivity.

Bentel Associates International designed this mixed-use complex and moving towards being a fully committed sustainable practice. This development is expected to be completed by 2010 in time for the World Cup.

[makoppa]

It's "Voila" Pule :-))

[Pule]

It's "Voila" Pule :-))


:lol: thanks buddy.

[thehein]

from http://www.autodesk.co.za/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=9801806&id=12521850#section2



Revit Structure conquers engineering challenges
With an 18-storey curved, glazed façade, the mixed-use development, Legacy Corner, is tipped to become the new landmark of Sandton’s business hub, north of Johannesburg.

http://images.autodesk.com/emea_apac_main/images/legacy_big.jpg

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Joint venture partners Tony Ritchie Engineers and Ritchie Midgley Consulting Engineers, structural and civil consultants for the development, relied on Revit Structure software to help them meet complex engineering challenges and an aggressive project schedule. The software was used in conjunction with a suite of specialised analytical programs from Prokon.

Located on the last undeveloped site in the Nelson Mandela Square precinct, the development, for Legacy Hotels and Resorts International, comprises the 175-room Da Vinci Hotel, an apartment block, three levels of retail space, and four levels of parking.

Tony Ritchie Engineers and Ritchie Midgley Consulting Engineers collaborated on the project with Bentel Associates International (BAI) with whom they had previously worked on the 38-storey Michelangelo Towers in the same precinct.

In addition to significant changes to the scope of work, the complex structure held notable engineering challenges, while engineering and construction teams had to work to a punishing project schedule so as to meet the development’s pre-2010 Soccer World Cup opening date.

The engineering team was on the back foot from day one of the project. “Not only was BAI still involved in aspects of design development by the time we had completed our analyses and issued construction drawings for foundations and basement columns, but then the client added four floors to the structure,” says Ritchie Midgley director, Don Midgley.

Challenges in terms of lateral stability were compounded by the fact that some of the columns and shear resisting elements were not continuous throughout the structure. Several columns changed shape at some point up the building, while others had to be supported on substantial transfer beams. The structural analysis was further complicated by the column-free downstairs reception foyer.

“We had substantially developed the Revit model of the building so, despite being inundated with scope changes and revisions to floor and column layouts, we were in a position to accommodate late changes more accurately and quickly than would otherwise have been possible,” says Midgley. “This enabled us to meet the architectural requirements and demands for construction detail by the contractor.

“The facility to re-work our calculations and accurately update drawings in a fraction of the time it would have taken without the intelligence of Building Information Modelling (BIM) was a great benefit, and we are more than happy with the performance of Revit Structure.”

The software was used in conjunction with specialist analytical software from Prokon. The detail design and reinforcement detailing of coffered floor slabs throughout the super-structure were predominantly undertaken using Prokon’s ‘continuous beam’ concrete design module. Prokon’s pre-stressed concrete design module was used extensively in the design of the parking levels.

Importation of accurate structural dimensions from the Revit model into the Prokon analysis package ensured that the data used for design and reinforcement detailing was to the correct scale and size, saving time and eliminating the potential for error.

Construction of Legacy Corner, which began in 2007, is scheduled for completion towards the end of 2009.

[Pule]

Thanx for the info bro, I guess they have calculated the 3 floor basement parking when they said its 18 floors. Am I correct to say that basement is 3 floors?

[Inertia]

Most like likely Pule.. I still count 16 (15?) floors in the renders

[Durbsboi]

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g160/amgosai/Puzela/P1170497.jpg

[Jakes1]

this has gone a long way from just being a "misterious groundwork on fifth!" I take full credit for spotting this beauty first. hehe

[Jakes1]

This is such a sexy development, and it brings a nice contemporary structure into Sandton. Will really fill the skyline.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00162-1.jpg

Looking down fifth - a drive-by shoot
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00163-1.jpg

[Jakes1]

Looking at it from alice lane
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00166-2.jpg

[willayster]

^^ will it be visible from the M1 side? cause i rate some of the other buildings might block it. shuld be able to spot id from the N3 right?

[Pule]

Im not sure but HI is visible from N1 even though its just 11 floors. The glowing green of HI puts a flavour on Sandton skykine during the night and I hope this one will also light up during the night.

[willayster]

thanks pule

[thehein]

http://davinci.legacyhotels.co.za/media/uploads/header_images/header_image/image/20090421/header_davinci_02.jpg

http://davinci.legacyhotels.co.za/media/uploads/gallery/image/image/20090430/CHANDLERS_400.jpg

http://davinci.legacyhotels.co.za/media/uploads/gallery/image/image/20090430/DAVINCI_BEDROOMCROPPED_400.jpg

http://davinci.legacyhotels.co.za/media/uploads/gallery/image/image/20090430/retaildavincishop400.jpg

http://davinci.legacyhotels.co.za/media/uploads/gallery/image/image/20090430/retaildavincishopping400.jpg

[dysan1]

how much street interaction will there be? i know how all these dev's connect to the sandton mall corridors, but with sandton wanting to go more open and street level i hope these new dev's are being forced to

[Pule]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1180308.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1180311.jpg

[Upington]

.....brilliant.......its so good to see that you can post your own shot.....very exciting indeed bro......

[Pule]

^^ the problem is that I got a limit per month of the number of photos I can post. Thanks Mogaesho.

[Pule]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1180310.jpg

[Inertia]

Awesome. There is a great view of this on Rivonia road coming from Hyde Park ever since they demolished the parking lot at Sandton City, and to think there are still +- 6 floors to go!

[Durbsboi]

nice updates Pule, when you reach your cap, you know what to do ;)

[Pule]

^^ definately my friend.

[Die Kapenaar]

http://i436.photobucket.com/albums/qq89/diekapenaar/Snapshot2009-07-2113-45-41.jpg?t=1248202110

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Legacy Corner

The Missing Link

With just a few months shy of its completion, the impressive mixed-use development—Legacy Corner, is bound to become an iconic reference point in Sandton’s commercial property market.

Situated at the corner of 5th Avenue and Maude Street, its location is the last undeveloped site in the Nelson Mandela Square Block, which already hosts other renowned developments including Michelangelo Towers, the Raphael Suites, Michelangelo Hotel and Nelson Mandela Square. Legacy Corner will be linked through to the Square on parking and retail levels and will seamlessly compliment the overall precinct these other developments already contribute to.

Background

The impetus for this development was the success of the Michelangelo Towers, which evidenced further market demand for apartments in Sandton’s CBD. Additionally, the upcoming 2010 World Cup and the locality of the site dictated the inclusion of an upmarket hotel (Da Vinci Hotel). Both these factors were viewed as opportunities that the developer, Legacy Hotels & Resorts International, could not let pass.

The company’s portfolio includes various four and five-star hotels, bush lodges and resorts in Africa and on various Indian Ocean islands. Primarily targeting luxury corporate and leisure markets, their flagship hotel—the Michelangelo, is a member of Leading Hotels of the World, and is a stone’s throw away from Legacy Corner.

Design

The architects of the classically-inspired Michelangelo hotel—Bentel Associates International (BAI), also designed Legacy Corner, yet took a more modern approach to the design as stated by Franc Brugman, senior director at BAI.

“As with the Michelangelo Towers we are aiming to make another iconic design statement for Legacy in the heart of Sandton. The building will be contemporary with a classical edge. The design is unique in a contemporary manner, but with timeless and elegant features, textures and finishes,” continues Franc. “However, this project will differ from the Michelangelo in that it was more classical in terms of its overall architectural design. The perfectly situated Legacy Corner will have excellent aesthetics while at the same time complementing and respecting the surrounding built environment.”

Sizing it up

Valued at R180 million (21 million USD) the 15-level development spans approximately 32,000m2 and will comprise basements retail levels, hotel and apartment component.

The mall component includes three levels of upmarket retail, two of these levels will link to the upper and lower levels of the Nelson Mandela Square. The retail tenancy of Legacy Corner will not clash or duplicate, yet rather complement the existing retail of the other developments.

Extending upwards from the retail level is the six-level Da Vinci hotel that is designed to have 175-suites, 50 apartments and three large penthouses on six levels. Patron amenities will include a leisure terrace offering a glass roofed lounge and breakfast area, a fitness facility; heated pool, spa and sun deck.

Inclusion of the apartment block was envisaged to provide its target market of urban and suburban professionals with a sophisticated urban lifestyle in an innovative setting with a sense of privacy and exclusivity.

Green with Envy

In an industry ever cognisant of responsible building issues, the BAI team has ensured the inclusion of numerous green solutions geared at sustainability and energy-efficiency. These technologies include heat exchange systems, solar panels and performance glazing as well as low flow shower heads in the hotel suites and apartments. Legacy Corner’s facade will also have a thermally efficient materials ensuring that no heat build-up or loss occurs in the structure.

Clients are scrutinizing environmental issues, maintenance and operating costs with the realisation that initial capital outlay will be offset in the medium to long-term by the design and selection of green technologies, which may have a capital premium during the construction of the building, but could be recouped in a couple of years.

BAI reports the inclusion of energy-efficient specification within the brief and budget as a rewarding challenge, as they believed the addition of such principals should be the norm, not a luxury, in a development of this nature.

To this end, the Legacy developers recently committed to the Heritage Environmental Rating Programme in Africa, whereby all its properties will undergo continuous assessment and receive independent accreditation for being environmentally responsible. The company aims to ensure that their properties reduce the impact of their operations on the environment.

Overcoming the Odds

In the current economic crisis and lack of readily available resources, challenges with a contract of this size are expected. LDV Construction reports a major challenge being the site’s location. Absent were any adjoining areas that could be utilised as site establishment points for them, causing all construction related activities (e.g. transportation and storage) to be coordinated on the same streets the public uses for day-to-day activities.

Leaving a Legacy

As with the Michelangelo, the combination of a hotel and apartments is proving to be a winning formula of the Legacy Hotel Group. Statistics show that Johannesburg receive more revenue from tourism than Cape Town, and Sandton has become exceptionally popular not only with locals, but also with international travellers from around the world including other African nations. The development is expected to become a sought after destination due to its excellent location, world-class hotel , high-end retail shops as well as its contribution to residential market demand within Sandton’s CBD.

Project Team

Client Legacy Hotels and Resorts International
Contractor LDV Construction Management
Architects Bentel Associates International
Quantity Surveyors Schneid Libera
Civil / Structural Engineer Tony Ritchie in Association with Ritchie Midgley
Mechanical Engineer WSP Group Africa
Wet Services Wat-Sol Design Technology
Town Planner Tinie Bezuidenhout & Associates
Fire Consultant Building Code Consultants
Land Surveyor KMLS
Electrical CKR

[Durbsboi]

That render looks pretty sleek, pitty we dont have a bigger one.

[Pule]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1180607.jpg

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[Pule]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1180582.jpg

[Andrew_za]

JHB has some Great projects happening!
Well done guys

[EduardSA]

^^ let's hope such projects start sprouting up in the CBD as well...

[Pule]

^^ with time they will come.

[Durbsboi]

nice update Pule, shes growing well!

[dysan1]

Its looking great, glad its more modern and sleek than the michaelangelo. Cant wait to see the glass going on it

[mandana]

13/9/2009

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158/mandana_sa/IMG_2504.jpg

[Pule]

Legacy Corner Mall to Open

17 Sep 2009 - eProp - BAI


The prestigious Legacy Corner Mall, located within the same development as the new Da Vinci Hotel, will be opening towards the end of September

It is expected to complement the existing retail facilities in the adjacent Nelson Mandela Square and the Michelangelo Towers Mall. The Da Vinci hotel and apartment suites are scheduled to be completed by late 2009.

The Mall forms the retail component of the 17-storey Legacy Corner mixed-use development on the corner of 5th Avenue and Maude Street in the Nelson Mandela Square block in Sandton.

Legacy Corner consists of the six-level Da Vinci hotel with 168 rooms, four levels comprising 80 residential apartments, two levels of four luxury duplex penthouses, four levels of parking and the 5000m2 high-end retail, dining and entertainment Legacy Corner Mall component. The Mall is situated on three levels beneath the hotel and is directly linked via two levels to the upper and lower levels of the Nelson Mandela Square as well as to the P1 and P2 levels of the Nelson Mandela Square parking levels.

Bentel Associates International (BAI), the architects responsible for the highly acclaimed Michelangelo Towers and Mall, have designed the mixed-use lifestyle development and their retail design expertise will again be evident in this exclusive shopping mall.

“The Mall has been designed to complement the other components of Legacy Corner," says Franc Brugman, BAI senior director and the project architect for Legacy Corner. "It includes high-end retail stores and will feature the much awaited Maximillien Restaurant that is expected to revolutionise dining out in Sandton. The restaurant's magnificent position has views down Fifth Street and towards the northwestern suburbs." The restaurant is scheduled to open later this year.

The Mall has connections to the upper and lower retail levels of the Nelson Mandela Square. The upper level connection is located next to the existing Exclusive Books, which is undergoing a major revamp and expansion into the new Legacy Corner Mall. The lower connection is located alongside the existing X- Ceptions shop in the Nelson Mandela Square. The two connections link through to an escalator court that will provide a vertical circulation node connecting the parking and retail level of both the Legacy Corner development and the Nelson Mandela Square. The escalator court will also boast one of the world's largest video screen walls with some 64 42” TVs making up the screen wall.

The floors of the retail area have porcelain tiles and neutral colours and tones add to the luxurious atmosphere of the mall. "We have also incorporated lower lux levels so that the brighter light from the shops attracts shoppers’ attention, whilst also ensuring a lower energy lighting demand for the mall levels," explains Brugman. "The shops are designed with neutral shells and high end shop fronts – all the design identity and pizzazz comes from the interior design of the individual shops."

"An exciting component of the new mall is the glitzy and glamorous Marco Polo which opened its doors in early September 2009. The Marco Polo is entered via the two levels of the Nelson Mandela Square parking levels, off Fifth Street and via the escalator court, which will form a powerful vertical circulation node to both the Legacy Corner and the Nelson Mandela Square retail levels. Marco Polo will provide an added source of entertainment to the Sandton node proving yet again that the Sandton CBD is the place to meet and be seen in Johannesburg."

[waltjie]

^^ Sounds amazing!

[Jakes1]

This one will be absolutely stunning!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00799-1.jpg

[percy07]

I love it! Is it topped out yet? Can you see it from Nelson Mandela Square? Last time I was there, I could only just see the crane peeking over..

[Die Kapenaar]

Legacy Corner times completion ahead of soccer spectacle

24 Sep 2009 - eProp - LDM

Intro
The Legacy Corner, a mixed use lifestyle development in the heart of Sandton's business, leisure and shopping hub, is nearing completion

Construction commenced in 2007 and the overall building is expected to be concluded by the second quarter of 2010 - just in time for the Soccer World Cup.

Destined to attract business and leisure seekers, Legacy Corner has direct and easy access to the Nelson Mandela Square and is in close proximity to Sandton City, the Michelangelo Towers Mall as well as the Sandton Convention Centre. The development not only includes an exclusive apartment block, four safe and secure underground parking levels, as well as extensive retail space with an enormous Vodacom Customer Care outlet, but also boasts the luxury Da Vinci Hotel.

The Da Vinci Hotel is Legacy Hotel’s fourth development in the Sandton municipal area. Not only does this new addition to the Legacy fold expand the company’s unique and superlative hospitality niche, but further consolidates the notion of Legacy being the only hotel group that offers hotels and suites directly on Nelson Mandela Square.

"Parts of the lower level of the Legacy Corner Mall which leads off from Sandton Square, opened on Saturday, September 19 whilst the entire second level will be opened by the end of this week,” says Mike Klostermann of Legacy Development Management.” These two retail levels house upmarket stores that complement the existing retail components in the Square and the Michelangelo Towers Mall as well as the sought after Maximillien Restaurant. The 17 storey Da Vinci Hotel, as well as the luxury apartments and penthouse suites will be completed by February 2010.”

The six-level Da Vinci Hotel which will be of a contemporary style with a classical accent will boast 166 rooms topped by 50 exclusive one, two and three bedroomed apartments as well as four large penthouses on six levels. A rooftop leisure terrace reflecting magnificent city views will house a fitness facility including a swimming pool, Legacy Balance health spa and gym as well as an inviting sun deck. The apartment block not only provides its target market with the most exclusive address in Sandton, but also offers urban and suburban professionals a sophisticated lifestyle of privacy, security and exclusivity.

The 50 Da Vinci Apartments are being sold with the appealing investment option of placing them into the lucrative rental pool. “Buyers deciding on this preference will be able to benefit from having a Stephen Falke design range of interior finishes and furniture,” says Mike Rowley of Legacy. “All apartments in the hotel rental pool will be able to utilise the Da Vinci Hotel’s service facilities as well as the concierge.”

With the 2010 Soccer World Cop looming, it’s worth remembering that Legacy properties around the country are the official host venues for FIFA delegates and event sponsors.

[thehein]

Inside the first floor - taken from the new vodacare center.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/SsXeFyLzy4I/AAAAAAAAABo/5fB3Jp_0v0Q/s800/01102009529.jpg

on the floor below there's a gaming lounge with casino machines which i can't say i care for much

[Inertia]

Did you get a look at the "wall of plasmas" ?

[Pule]

Which shops will be at street level?

[thehein]

Did you get a look at the "wall of plasmas" ?

no, everything besides the escalators going down to the casino bit is still covered up. The entire place is really messy though with only a few shops open.

Which shops will be at street level?

i don't know - i was barely there for 5 minutes. I'll try to get some more pics next week.

[Pule]

Thanks.

[thehein]

some photos. sorry for the bad quality.

The link from the square
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/StHTgJthJFI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/UCkwv9NfpRY/11102009562.jpg

Escalators going down to The Marco Polo (http://www.themarcopolo.co.za/) gaming lounge
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/StHTgjoLYkI/AAAAAAAAAEU/aq3nQMZEwOY/11102009563.jpg

Potentially "the wall of plasmas"
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/StHThVynafI/AAAAAAAAAEY/qBFzLp5zUvc/11102009564.jpg

Some of the open shops
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/StHTiKs6YpI/AAAAAAAAAEc/RvRyFXdDqIw/11102009565.jpg

The only open part of the Exclusive Books on the square
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/StHTkCCzTxI/AAAAAAAAAEk/H6jw--8kBIQ/11102009567.jpg


A peak into the already renovated part of exclusive - not open yet. There is still a Seattle Coffee Co inside.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_8vtS2KxYe58/StHTokj6ioI/AAAAAAAAAEw/M1MVrY3jlyo/DSC04267.JPG

[ZATUGA]

I like those pillars.

[Inertia]

Marco Polo looks interesting.. Thanks Hein!

[thehein]

Marco Polo looks interesting.. Thanks Hein!

no problem. i guess it does but i really don't like the idea of having a casino in a mall, it feels wrong.

[waltjie]

no problem. i guess it does but i really don't like the idea of having a casino in a mall, it feels wrong.

I couldn't agree more. It is so cheap.

[Inertia]

It's a Bingo casino.. Who came up with that idea?

[kulani]

It's a Bingo casino.. Who came up with that idea?

i think they wanted to find something for people to do after 12:00 midnight.
so a casino could perhaps keep them inside the mall. lol

[Inertia]

i think they wanted to find something for people to do after 12:00 midnight.
so a casino could perhaps keep them inside the mall. lol

21 and slots would probably have been sufficient...

I don't think many old ladies stick around after 12 anyway :tongue2:.

[Durbsboi]

hmmm drunken bingo...... now theres an idea

[Jakes1]

This one is topped out!

[Lydon]

Now let's get a photo ;)

[Inertia]

Looks pretty much the same as the last one, all covered up

[Pule]

I think this one has topped.

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss302/P_Sy/P1200930.jpg

http://i586.photobucket.com/albums/ss302/P_Sy/P1200933.jpg

[goliath01]

Hows this baby? Cladding being done? Looking forward to a pic:)

[Pule]

Haven't passed there in more than a month, will try do do a round in a week or so.

[Pule]

Hows this baby? Cladding being done? Looking forward to a pic:)

Marco, I passed there today and YES, they have started with the cladding.

[Jakes1]

Sadly the glass facade seem to have been scrapped - probably trying to save a few bucks. It is a nice enough building, but now it looks a bit bland. Pity, Sandton seriously needs more glass, and less faux italian crap.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Santon%20Feb%2009/P2190250.jpg

See, just windows.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Santon%20Feb%2009/P2190249.jpg

As seen from corner of Alice and 5th
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Santon%20Feb%2009/P2190228.jpg

Small building footprint, bit impact
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Santon%20Feb%2009/P2190347.jpg

Remember when this was just "misterious groundwork on 5th"? Everyone said the site was too small.
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Santon%20Feb%2009/P2190259.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/Santon%20Feb%2009/P2190344.jpg