27 Boxes, the shopping centre constructed out of refurbished shipping containers, has begun life afresh. A novelty in Melville, one of Johannesburg’s quirkiest suburb, it first opened its doors a few years back but didn’t meet its potential. A plan for its reinvention was hatched by an experienced management team brought in to do the job and […]
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27 BOXES REINVENTS AS A STYLISH FAMILY DESTINATION
Melville residents will soon be able to celebrate a new park at 27 Boxes – providing they can keep an open mind. Suzanne Brenner, who was one of the original development’s most outspoken critics, believes the new 27 Boxes is set to be a stylish addition to Melville and to the city of Johannesburg. Rising […]
WARNING: BLIND MAN ON THE MOVE
It was just a normal day of my life when I found my mind wandering to the travails of a friend far away, who was probably going about his day as he usually does. From a distance, I was recently privy to the everyday mountains he climbs in order to be independent. He is blind, […]
A TASTE OF WHAT 27 BOXES OUGHT TO BE
Openings at The Storr Room and Widmer & Co, and an exhibition of advertising posters from Andy Rice and Ken Preston, proved a great drawcard to Melville’s 27 Boxes on Thursday (September 14). It was an encouraging sign of what 27 Boxes could become with a revived thrust to make this retail space a relevant […]
THE STORR ROOM ARRIVES AT 27 BOXES
To call Charles Storr a furniture designer is only half the story. A colourful character with an original take on style, Charles is a welcome addition to 27 Boxes and is certain to breathe new life into Melville’s retail landscape. Founder, owner and head designer of The Storr Room since 2012, Charles and his team […]
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