Commercial adds signature sparkle to Maboneng’s Jewel City

Against the backdrop of much economic uncertainty in the wake of COVID19, along with the gradual disintegration of inner-city spaces, it is extremely heartening to note the number of regeneration projects in full swing around the country.

The Jewel City Precinct is one such rebuild, envisioned as a link between Maboneng and the Absa campus. The precinct has been closed to the public for several years; the vision is to pedestrianize Fox Street, to create a safe, green and energetic place for people from all walks of life to come together and enjoy the inner city.

Although building is still underway, the sense of renewed energy is already evident, as the envisioned “Live, Work, Play” ethos takes root. Manhattan-style apartment living, ultra-mod offices, shops, learning centres, coffee hubs and eateries are rising, and residents and shopkeepers are moving in. 

The transformation began in 2018, with project partners DiverCity, Atterbury and Ithemba Property, along with Green Building Council-registered GASS Architects, working together to develop the dream. In 2019, GASS architects approached Marius Maree of Italtile Commercial to collaborate on interior finishes.

Marius proposed porcelain tiles from local manufacturer Gryphon for durability, elegance and sustainability, complemented with sanware from sister company Betta (with similarly stringent sustainability protocols) and water-wise Tivoli taps with low-flow features. 

Italtile is proud to contribute to the regeneration of Johannesburg’s inner city, and it is a privilege to provide our product knowledge, experience and Italtile mindfulness to help nourish the powerful new circular economy, as the country reimagines itself. 

For more information please contact: https://www.italtile.co.za/about-italtile-commercial