Architect and Builder August/September 2019

Architect and Builder AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 | VOLUME 70 | ISSUE 4 CONTENTS AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019 | VOLUME 70 | ISSUE 4 COVER: 1 PARK LANE | PHOTO BY INFRASTRUCTUREPHOTOS DEPARTMENTS PROJECTS 6 EDITORIAL 26 1 PARK LANE 8 NEWS WATCH 14 COMPANY WATCH: Oggie Hardwood Flooring 18 FEATURE ARTICLE: If it’s all doom and gloom, why so many cranes on the skyline? by Patrick McInerney 20 PROJECT WATCH 100 INTERIOR WATCH 106 ADVERTISERS ADVERTORIALS The 20-floor Park Lane is set to become a prominent Sandton landmark alongside the iconic neighbouring Sasol and Discovery Head Offices. 36 BARLOWORLD LOGISTICS As accessibility to Sandton has become increasingly more difficult, Barloworld Automotive & Logistics saw the potential of relocating their corporate head office to this new vibrant and energetic urban renewal centre. 48 WATER & SANITATION - CITY OF CAPE TOWN The new head office for the City of Cape Town’s Water and Sanitation Department was derived from the need to consolidate various departments throughout the city into a single use building. 48 56 Beka Schréder 98 Empowered Spaces NEXT ISSUE If you were involved on any of the projects / features in our next issue and would like to advertise or contribute material please contact us on 082 572 4707 or visit our website: www.archibuild.co.za UPCOMING PROJECTS Cheetah Plains Docklands Infinité Park Central Ridge 7 The Houghton Sage Interior Contents FEATURES 64 2019 SAPOA PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AWARDS INTERIORS 102 ZIMMER BIOMET The interior had to reflect creativity, encourage collaboration, and promote knowledge sharing between different divisions. 5

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