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Kings Walk development to reshape Pretoria East retail by April 2027
The 32,000 m² Kings Walk centre, owned by Moolman Group and designed by MDS Architecture, aims to connect affluent suburbs with Mamelodi.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Kings Walk, a 32,000 m² retail development at the junction of Solomon Mahlangu and Bronkhorstspruit Road in Pretoria East, is under construction and targeted for opening in April 2027, according to the project’s supplier.
What happened
The centre is being built by Moolman Group and designed by MDS Architecture. Its crescent‑shaped layout integrates a mix of retail units with a dedicated taxi rank and public‑transport access. The development includes landscaped outdoor spaces, an amphitheatre, LED screens, a children’s water feature, a play area, a stage and lawns for events.
What the reports add
The source notes that the outdoor precinct is oriented to capture morning sun and afternoon shade, and that indigenous trees and green walls soften the building’s edges. It also mentions a study into converting an adjacent floodline into curated parkland, which would further embed the centre in a green‑belt setting.
What was said
"The design philosophy here was about creating a sophisticated, contemporary environment that feels genuinely connected to its context: the landscape, the community, the street," said Pierre Lahaye, partner at MDS Architecture.
"The outside space has been doubled up to cater for more people," Lahaye added, noting exterior seating for retailers and landscaped mounds that screen parking.
How it came about
The project follows a trend of mixed‑use retail hubs that blend shopping with leisure and community functions, a pattern highlighted in recent Felo News coverage of retail innovation and responsible development.
Key facts
- Kings Walk will cover 32,000 m² of retail space. (bizcommunity.com)
- The centre is located at the junction of Solomon Mahlangu and Bronkhorstspruit Road in Pretoria East. (bizcommunity.com)
- Opening is planned for April 2027. (bizcommunity.com)
- Developed by Moolman Group and designed by MDS Architecture. (bizcommunity.com)
- Features include an outdoor precinct with amphitheatre, LED screens, water feature and landscaped lawns. (bizcommunity.com)
Sources
- [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Kings Walk set to transform Pretoria East with bold new retail destination”
