RIDGE 8, RIDGESIDE PRECINCT, UMHLANGA
FWJK Development’s eighth sectional title office block in Umhlanga’s
prestigious Ridgeside Precinct is on the cusp of being launched.
FWJK’s third high-rise in KwaZulu-Natal, the Ridge 8 Office Development
sits nestled between Umhlanga Rocks Drive and two major highways, the
M4 and M41. Ridge 8 is at the focal point of this prime, high-density, urban
mixed-use precinct with sea views and open green spaces.It’s conveniently
located within walking distance from Gateway Theatre of Shopping and
boasts panoramic sea views, which stretch north towards Umhlanga as well
south towards the harbour and the iconic Moses Mabhida Stadium to show
off the city skyline.
The 14-storey 5,000m² edifice boasts six levels of office space and 250
parking bays over seven storeys – with an additional retail component finding
a place on the ground floor.
Ridge 8 is the latest co-development office building to be launched, based
on FWJK’s Co-Development methodology at cost, targeting investors who
would otherwise not be able to develop on their own due principally to the
smaller scale of end user space requirements.
Nicole Richards a director of FWJK Architecture, outlined her architecture of
Ridge 8 to be contemporary and progressive, designed to read as one element,
blurring the lines between the parking levels and the offices levels. This gives
the building form an image of stature and prominence on the boulevard to
the eastern boundary edge. The use of perforated screens, long-spanning
glazing elements and balcony lines create balance, repetition and something
unique to the precinct. The office suites are orientated to maximise sea views
towards the Durban harbour mouth and the Umhlanga village area.
Construction is anticipated to commence in September 2018 with
occupation scheduled for the summer of 2020.
Developers: FWJK Developments
Architects: FWJK Architecture
Project Managers: FWJK Project Management
Quantity Surveyors: FWJK Quantity Surveyors
Structural Engineers: NJV Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineers: RWP KZN Consulting Engineers
Mechanical, Wet Services & Fire: Spoormaker & Partners
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