The redevelopment of The Firs and Hyatt Regency in Rosebank, Johannesburg is aimed at getting the most out of this property asset according to the owners, Investec Property, who believes the Gautrain will boost activity in the suburb.
The Firs restaurant piazza is already a firm favourite amongst Johannesburg's cafe society. Restaurants include Doppio Zero offering a Mediterranean food experience, Koi an Asian contemporary restaurant, Kuzina for those who love Greek food and Mahi Mahi serving Continental European cuisine.
The redevelopment includes a new restaurant piazza which will provide synergies with the rest of Rosebank’s pedestrian and street-level shopping complexes.
The Firs restaurant piazza opens onto Cradock Avenue and is intended to create a seamless flow with the rest of the Rosebank shopping node. The redevelopment comprises 8 000 sqm metres of office space, 4 100 sqm of specialty retail space and is combined with the 244 rooms and 15 suites in the Hyatt Regency hotel.
According to Investec’s Sam Leon, Rosebank was earmarked as an area that was ripe for redevelopment and it was with this in mind that Investec Property acquired The Firs and Hyatt complex.
He says the complex is a highly successful landmark property in Rosebank and with the new piazza it will provide a synergy of modern architecture and classical, formal elegance in its design.
Leonsays the development will create a fusion of public and private areas where people can gather for business dealings or can socialise in its open spaces.
The shopping complex and hotel is part of the changing face of Rosebank, which is experiencing a resurgence of interest and popularity with the introduction of the Gautrain and the opening of the Rosebank Station, in March this year.
The Firs links directly to the Gautrain and to the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
For more information about the redevelopment contact Investec Property at 011 286 7704.
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