London-based architect David Adjaye is leading the team to transform Hallmark House, currently being redeveloped into a stunning glass-panelled, 17-storey tower of residential apartments, an all-suite luxury hotel and a vibrant mix of health, entertainment and leisure facilities.

The £10 million redevelopment in Johannesburg is the newest addition to the Maboneng precinct on the east side of the CBD, an urban lifestyle hub comparable to the Hackney district in London, but with a distinctly African flavour.

With floor-to-ceiling views of the city and surrounds, access controlled parking and a modern, ground-floor retail space, these spacious, minimalist-style city pads are designed to rival apartments in similar neighbourhoods around the world. Other features include a spa, gym and swimming pool, café, rooftop bar and outdoor cinema.

Central to the African aesthetic of Hallmark House is the overall minimalist feel, encompassing finishes of the best quality, with interiors reflecting the lines and silhouettes of the surrounding urban metropolis. Scheduled for completion in May 2016, it will take Maboneng precinct to a whole new level, merging art, design, culture and architecture to appeal to a variety of lifestyle needs.

Adjaye comments: “The transformation of Hallmark House is an opportunity to apply fresh thinking to urban communities and to create a new typology that reflects changing lifestyles and a more fluid approach to the way we inhabit cities.”

The Hallmark House project is being managed to global standards by consulting engineers ARUP, and MACE Group are the project managers.

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