Chilleweni Cold Storage Solutions
SAFINTRA SA FACTORY AND WAREHOUSE CATEGORY
Chilleweni Cold Storage Solutions provides cold
storage and refrigerated logistics services to several
of South Africa’s largest brands within the frozen food
market. Their new, larger and more improved home in the
Randport Industrial Park is strategically located adjacent
to the Elands Interchange, a major transport node situated
in the well- established industrial hub of Gosforth Park,
Germiston. A fresh design approach has given rise to
a unique building which compliments the strategic and
locational benefits of the building. The harmonious
choice of structural elements combined with technology,
technical aesthetics, colour and material has resulted in
a visually appealing industrial building. It is a building that
enhances the experience of the user and adds value to
the immediate context.
Why Steel was Chosen
Steel speeds up the construction period and is highly
recyclable, meaning it can be capitalised on by future
generations. It also limits the operational costs during
construction. Further reduction in operational costs was
achieved through careful selection of material colour,
insulation and use of Low-emissivity glass. The facility
was constructed over a period of 8 months. Most facilities
this size take 10 months to a year to complete.
Industrial buildings are characterised by standard
‘archetypal features’ such as large unbroken facades,
blank walls, large spans of repetitive faces and materials
which integrate various engineering structures and
equipment. Through careful artistic treatment, systematic
arrangement and sensible proportioning of these main
and pronounced features, the repetitive appearance of a
‘standard’ industrial building was avoided. Through well
thought out spatial arrangements coupled with quality
finishes and design, the user experience is positively
enhanced. The low emissivity glazing and strategically
positioned windows allow natural light to filter deep into
the office space.
Client: Zenprop Property Holdings
Architect: Empowered Spaces Architects
Structural Engineer: DG Consulting Engineers
Quantity Surveyor: Schoombie Hartmann
Project Manager: Capex Projects
Main Contractor: Akhane Construction
Steel Fabrication and Erection: SE Steel Fabrication
Cladding Manufacturer: Global Roofing Solutions
Cladding Contractor: Cladco
Steel Detailer: KRU Detailing
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