Come see the largest living wall in Africa
ROSEBANK – Finding the harmonious beauty of nature in between the steel structures of the concrete city we live in can be difficult, even though Joburg is referred to as the biggest man-made forest.
This problem has now been resolved thanks to The Zone Boulevard, a newly-revamped building which forms part of The Zone @Rosebank. With its interior and outdoor design, delightful vertical garden, views across a bustling square and romantic night-time lighting, it has become the perfect place for alfresco dining.
The three-level, ultra-modern Zone Boulevard building embodies elements of both its natural surroundings and the bustling city. It boasts Rosebank’s first public green space, which is a spectacular 60m² vertical wall garden featuring a hydroponic irrigation system. The vertical wall garden is the largest living wall in Africa and has become a talked about natural feature.
“We’re ecstatic about the completion of this high visibility site at the boulevard, The Living Wall is a great example of our work and how an urban space can be transformed. But this is just the beginning and we have lots of exciting projects in the works for 2016 and beyond,” said Mario Thompson, owner of Organic Space, the company which developed the wall.
That’s not all the new venue will have on offer, as a number of new and established dining spots have opened their doors there too. Anton Bieber, portfolio manager for the Rosebank Node at Old Mutual Property, also wanted to express his excitement for this new venture.
“We wanted to revive the impression of an avenue where people could enjoy pavement dining in beautiful surroundings,” said Bieber. “And the Zone Boulevard has exceeded our expectations.”
For instance, Rosebank’s first ‘new-look’ News Café, with its vibrant contemporary atmosphere, takes pride of place in this premium eating and entertainment area by spilling out onto Cradock Avenue. “We offer our customers a complete social entertainment experience,” said Varina Singh, spokesperson for News Café.
“It’s the perfect venue to enjoy anything from business lunches to afternoon cocktails.”
Other restaurants that have recently opened their doors in the Zone Boulevard are Rocomamas, a hip new smash burger and rib grill, and Bombay Blue, a long-standing Rosebank institution and restaurant boasting North Indian cuisine.
The variety of eateries provides a unique location for patrons to enjoy this relaxing open-air experience.
Details: www.thezoneatrosebank.co.za
