{"id":36949,"date":"2024-11-29T11:15:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/?p=36949"},"modified":"2024-11-29T11:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-29T09:15:37","slug":"a-creative-vision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/ballito-umhlanga\/blog\/2024\/11\/29\/a-creative-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"A creative vision"},"content":{"rendered":"

For visionary entrepreneur Jonathan Liebmann, buildings are more than bricks and mortar \u2013 they\u2019re the heartbeat of vibrant communities.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Best known for creating transformative urban spaces like Johannesburg\u2019s Maboneng Precinct, Jonathan has now turned his attention to a place close to his heart: Umhlanga. Raised in Durban, Jonathan\u2019s latest venture with BlackBrick, the innovative apartment hotel network he co-founded, is bringing him back to his roots.<\/p>\n

The new development in Umhlanga isn\u2019t just another project; it\u2019s deeply personal. The building being transformed into BlackBrick Umhlanga holds special meaning for Jonathan \u2013 it\u2019s the very same building where his mother once worked years ago, so there\u2019s a beautiful sense of nostalgia in working on this project. He remembers visiting the building as a child, and now, to be part of its transformation into something completely new feels like a full-circle moment.
\nThis blend of personal history and future-forward vision epitomises Jonathan\u2019s approach to urban living. BlackBrick, located close to Umhlanga village and the ocean, promises to be one of the brand\u2019s flagship developments. Combining prime location with innovative living solutions, it\u2019s designed for modern urbanites who thrive on flexibility, community and connection.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jonathan\u2019s career has always been about reimagining what spaces can do for the people who inhabit them. His pioneering work on the Maboneng Precinct turned a forgotten corner of Johannesburg into a bustling cultural hub, earning him a reputation as a developer with a difference \u2013 someone who creates spaces that foster creativity and collaboration.
\nWith BlackBrick, which he co-founded with Moritz Wellensiek in 2019, Jonathan has scaled that vision. The network\u2019s aparthotels cater to a generation that embraces multi-city living, offering fully managed apartments that seamlessly blend work, travel and lifestyle. With successful developments in Johannesburg and Cape Town, BlackBrick\u2019s expansion into Umhlanga marks an exciting new chapter.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong> ww.bb-umhlanga.co.za; IG: @blackbrick_umhlanga<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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