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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