La Lucia Mall undergoing upgrade
According to a statement, the mall's refurbishment is eco-friendly, with all its lighting replaced with more energy efficient fittings.
LA LUCIA Mall is currently undergoing a major upgrade that will modernise and re-imagine its retail space.
The mall owned by Growthpoint Properties has, in the past, undergone eight extensions and five major mall upgrades since it first opened its doors in 1974.
Its most recent major upgrade was in 2003.
“La Lucia Mall has proven a strong asset and we are pleased to undertake this well-appointed upgrade. We are confident in the future of the mall and its well-defined loyal market. This upgrade will ensure the longevity and success of La Lucia Mall for years to come,” said Neil Schloss, Growthpoint’s head of asset management: retail.
WBHO is the main contractor for the upgrade and Bentel Associates International is the architect for the upgrade.
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Externally, a neutral colour palette has been chosen to enhance the building.
The entrance design is being simplified to make entry points to the mall easily identifiable and the entrances will exude a feeling of lightness and permeability.
Feature signage walls have been introduced and placed strategically to optimise the visibility and legibility of retailers’ signs.
For the interiors, the aim is to enhance the shopping experience with a seamless design using fluid lines and the understated elegance of a neutral colour scheme.
The traditional marble floor is being replaced with a patterned porcelain tile to create interiors that are subtler and visually less structured. New timber ceiling elements will also add warmth and texture.
According to a statement, the mall’s refurbishment is eco-friendly, with all its lighting replaced with more energy efficient fittings.
It will also de-clutter its ceiling services, creating cleaner lines.
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The mall’s new public toilets move away from the traditional functional space to a more inviting atmosphere that provides both comfort and privacy.
“Our new bathrooms will feel spa-like and include facilities for families and for assisted and disabled visitors,” said La Lucia Mall centre manager, Vanessa Blevins.
The upgrade project began in January this year and is scheduled for completion in October 2019.
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