PROJECT FEATURE
BENMORE
CENTRE
BENMORE CENTRE
Sandton
DEVELOPER
Redefine Properties Ltd
PROJECT MANAGERS & PRINCIPAL AGENTS
TC Design Group
ARCHITECT
SVA International
QUANTITY SURVEYOR
MLC Quantity Surveyors
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Sutherland Engineers
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS
Graeme Page Consulting Engineers
ELECTRICAL & WET SERVICES ENGINEERS
CKR Consulting Engineers
FIRE ENGINEERS
Specialised Fire Technology
LIFT & ESCALATOR CONSULTANTS
Solutions for Elevating
MAIN CONTRACTOR
Tiber Construction
PHOTOGRAPHY
Graham De Lacy
SVA International
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enmore Centre, with its roots deeply embedded in the Sandton CBD since its
original construction in 1964, is situated in the heart of Sandton on a prominent
corner of Grayston Drive. It has always exemplified a first rate and easy shopping
experience. As a result of its symbolism and significance to the surrounding environment
it has always been a landmark in the area. Owners, Redefine Properties recently
undertook a major redevelopment of the centre.
With over 21,000m 2 of GLA, the new contemporary design created a cosmopolitan
atmosphere aimed at attracting an array of shoppers. This was achieved by developing an
iconic language that boasted an assortment of cladding materials intricately juxtaposed in
order to create a sense of diversity and expand curiosity. The combination of Rheinzink,
glazing and vibrant orange and yellow panels at the entrances signaled the beginning of
the quintessential story that unfolded at Benmore Centre.
The addition of the new Woolworths store facing outwards onto the corner
of Grayston Drive and West Street showcases an intricate feat of engineering and
design. This gives the impression that the building is floating seamlessly above a
sequence of curtain wall panels. These panels are elegantly illuminated at night
with the intention of highlighting the building’s significance. The enormous purpose
made steel members and girders were designed to enable the structure to span
these large areas without support. The engineering structures were mostly determined
by both the architectural and existing structural constraints of the old building. These
constraints, compounded with the challenges of working in a live environment made
the project exceptionally challenging.
Benmore Centre