Location
National, South Africa
Year
2013 - 2026
Key Outcomes
- Oversight and curation across 12+ commercial properties, including regional malls and mixed-use precincts
- 93–96% national tenant occupancy maintained across major centres
- Strategic guidance for mall expansions and tenant repositioning
- Consistent REVIT asset development ensuring BIM continuity and operational accuracy
Insights & Reflections
- The architectural curator's role goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about shaping retail performance, future-proofing, and adaptability
- A high-functioning retail portfolio requires seamless integration between asset managers, tenants, and design teams
- Proactive BIM asset stewardship enhances long-term maintenance, expansion, and valuation
Key images from Acsion’s Asset list under our curating portfolio:
- Mall@Reds: A prime regional shopping centre serving a high-income residential area with a 93% national tenant base.
- Mall@Carnival: A well-located regional shopping centre in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, positioned on the N17 highway opposite Carnival City. It serves a primary catchment area of approximately 100,000 middle- to upper-income households and is strongly underpinned by a 96% national tenant base.
- Acsiopolis@Sandton: A mixed-use development integrating retail, residential, and hospitality within Sandton’s premium commercial hub.
- Mall@Moutsiya: A highly visible and accessible community shopping centre in Walkraal, Limpopo, with a primary catchment market of approximately 136,000 people and a secondary market of 396,000. Includes a retail offering and petrol station.
- Mall@Mfula: A community shopping centre in eMkhondo (Piet Retief), Mpumalanga, ideally located in the CBD. The primary catchment area includes the CBD, with secondary areas such as Retiefville, Kempville, Harmony Park, and Ethandakhukanya. Highly visible from the N2 highway with significant traffic exposure.
- Mall@55: A convenience shopping centre in Monavoni, Centurion, Gauteng. Strategically located at the intersection of the R55 and Marais Road, with strong residential growth in its catchment areas. Features a national tenant base with a variety of food and service-related outlets.
- Moreleta Square: A well-established neighbourhood shopping centre in Moreleta Park, Pretoria/Tshwane, Gauteng. Underpinned by a long-lease expiry and a strong national tenant base, ensuring a stable retail environment.
- Mall@Lebo: A small regional shopping centre in Lebowakgomo, Limpopo. The only major retail offering within a 50 km radius, catering to approximately 300,000 residents. Strongly underpinned by national tenants with long-lease expiry profiles.
- Hyde Park Terrace: A high-end residential development in Hyde Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng, situated in one of the city's most exclusive areas. Part of ACSION’s portfolio, it undergoes modifications and updates as required.
- Simarlo Rainbow: A light industrial complex in Hennopspark, Centurion, Gauteng. Located near the N14 highway and Hendrik Verwoerd Drive, it comprises office space with adjoining workshop and storage areas.
- Mall@Emba: A community shopping centre in eMbalenhle, Mpumalanga. The only formal retail offering in its primary catchment area, which includes approximately 300,000 residents. Located adjacent to the main taxi rank and transport node, with Sasol as the primary employer in the region.
