Heidelberg Mall opens on 23 October 2014, and ushers in a new era of retail shopping right in the heart of Heidelberg. The landmark mall is 35,000sqm of exceptional retail, not only for Heidelberg residents, but shoppers from surrounding towns as well. The mall’s tenant mix of 120 stores includes big-name national retailers such as Checkers, Woolworths, Edgars, Game, Clicks and Dis-Chem. Heidelberg Mall offers a unique retail option to the entire region with complete one-stop shopping variety under one roof.

The mall is ideally situated directly off the N3 highway between the suburb of Bersig and the existing Heidelberg CBD, on the corner of Retief Road and Jacobs Road. Heidelberg Mall is developed by leading national shopping centre developers and investors, Flanagan & Gerard Property Development and Investment, together with local partners Dissilio Investments.
Not only is the mall easy to access, but it also takes the environment into account by making use of the latest green building techniques and design features.

In addition to excellent retail variety, Heidelberg Mall also creates an inspiring and enjoyable shopping environment. It boasts first-rate design by local VDM Architects in partnership with award-winning specialist retail architects MDS Architecture.

The mall’s superb central location is a key factor in the indirect reduction of carbon emissions. Heidelberg Mall is easily accessible from all major roads and public transport routes. The carbon footprint created by shoppers who would previously travel to Johannesburg for certain items will now enjoy easy commute times and the added convenience of a first-rate retail experience.

Making the best possible use of natural light was a key part of the design of the mall, says Louis Pretorius of MDS Architecture. Natural light is utilised throughout the mall and in all the courts, reducing the need for artificial lighting thus resulting in a pleasant and environmentally friendly shopping experience. Ceiling lights in the mall are also south facing in order to make the most of natural light while limiting any harsh direct sunlight.

Motion-sensing lights have also been installed in the mall’s bathrooms and passages. A motion-sensing light is one that is activated by a motion sensor rather than by a conventional light switch. By automatically turning off after a few minutes, motion lights prevent wasted electricity and help conserve precious energy resources.