African project
Cruises International – South Africa
director’s office, located on the freeway side.
Another aspect of thermal design is a large water
feature that was introduced in the front of the
building. This allows the air flowing over the water
to be cooled before entering the building at ground
level and aids in regulating the temperature of the
building in summer.
Francois Marais Architects took great pride
in designing a responsive building for Cruises
International and were able to reflect the clients
need and unique field of expertise visually and
functionally, as well as responding to green
design regulations. The building incorporates the
latest in affordable green design technologies,
creating a space that is not only functional but
also comfortable for its users, further proving that
Francois Marais architects is in the forefront of
green design in South Africa.
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