A disused industrial building in Johannesburg may be getting a plant-covered overhaul by New York-based designers, Adjaye Associates. Headed up by David Adjaye, the design would revamp the Hallmark House in the Maboneng district, transforming it into luxury apartments and a hotel. The stark structure will breathe with foliage, as Adjaye will adorn each floor with plant-covered balconies around the entire building.
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