To realise the full potential of the existing Village Walk shopping precinct and the adjoining Balalaika Hotel and Crown Court sites in Sandton, Metropolitan Life and Abacus Asset Management are jointly investigating the phased redevelopment of this site into a mixed-use development that will include 25,000m² of retail space 81,670m² offi ce space, a 81,320m² hotel, 39,700m² of residential space and 3443 Parking bays.

The design concept involves the demolition of the Village Walk Shopping Centre and the repositioning of the Balalaika Hotel to the north-east corner of the site. A high-end retail mall with will be covered by a large landscaped garden accessible to the public. The two hotels, three offi ce buildings and a gym will all be constructed on the periphery of this central space, which will be animated by these buildings having direct access onto it. The two Hotel Porte Cocheres will be accessed directly off Maude Street. All servicing of the various components will be via the basement.