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contributes to lower energy consumption as
required by SANS10400 XA.
Construction materials and construction
systems were specified and designed to achieve
a reduced construction time. Steel, off-shutter
concrete panels and pre-manufactured insulated
wall panels were chosen for their quick assembly
properties as well as their excellent adaptability
to the modular architectural design. The building
envelope of the assembly and machining facilities
consisted of a combination of reinforced ‘u
shaped’ concrete columns to receive the off-
shutter concrete walls followed by 125mm thick
Chromadek insulation wall panels. The floor
consists of reinforced power floated concrete
finished with a polyurethane floor finish.
Natural and muted colours were used
throughout. Reclaimed timber in key areas and
a recreational area inclusive of a boma reference
the African identity of the client. Recreational
outdoor spaces with generous green areas i.e.
sports field, boma, canteen garden with pool and
natural veld grass, were introduced to contrast to
the industrial environment. This serves as a healthy
retreat for staff and visitors in an otherwise fast
paced environment.
The client’s foresight and aspiration with the
determination of a project team that executed the
development within strict time frames, culminates
in what can be coined the most modern and
advanced aircraft manufacturing facility in Africa.
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