Design & Development

We undertake a distinctive property development process to ensure a product which is sound functionally and is performing investment asset with minimized risk.

1. Design concept analysis

  • At this stage the client will give his vision of the project to the property zone team who in turn will carry out the necessary market research.
  • A clear understanding of the municipal requirements and physical constraints of the site will also be obtained to ensure viable design options for the project.

2. Feasibility and Viability Studies

  • Analyze the cost elements of the development budget
  • Assemble an acceptable cost plan with a market related income and expense schedule
  • Achieve the client's long term investment criteria.

3. Design management

  • This is a crucial stage where the maximum value can be achieved.
  • The conceptual, schematic and detail design stage are completed.
  • At the end of each design stage the project team prepares a draft design phase cost plan which is submitted to the client for approval.

4. Quality management system

  • To improve quality and control the process in all areas of the project.
  • Establish state of the art systems and procedures that strive to find cost effective solutions.
  • Find and execute methods to improve quality and control in all phases of the project.

5. Detailed technical review

  • A detailed review of all technical services is conducted in order to ensure that the most efficient and cost effective approaches have been adopted by all consultants. This will ultimately enhance the shopping experience and maximize revenue and growth.
  • This also ensures a long-term flexibility of the tenant mix.

6. Tenant installation services

  • A strong team oriented approach is struck between client, retailer, the centre management team, the appointed leasing agent, the designers and contractors, the professional teams and the sub contractors.
  • A tenant criteria document will be developed by Property Zone specifying the respective tenant and client obligations.