Whilst the new edifice has already become a talking point among Cape Town’ s chattering classes, there is already a feeling emerging that“ The Citadel” has somehow always been there.
SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT’ S COMMENT The Citadel is a commercial office building opposite Cavendish Shopping Centre in Claremont, Cape Town. The development consists of Ground and five floors of office space(± 5,000m 2) and four parking basement levels for 228 cars.
Sustainable building features include:
• The water strategy included the use of low flow fittings and dual flush toilets. The project opted for an air-cooled system, reducing potable water demand.
• Cyclist facilities have been provided enabling occupants to cycle to and from work. The
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