Architect and Builder Jan/Feb 2023 | Page 13

LEFIKA VILLAS , SUN CITY
Construction has begun on the first phase of an exciting new expansion of Sun International ’ s Sun Vacation Club ( SVC ) at the Group ’ s iconic Sun City resort .
Sun International ’ s masterplan includes the expansion of the Sun Vacation Club . The next phase of this expansion includes developing 58 luxury villas at a cost of R295-million .
Sun International ’ s CEO Anthony Leeming said , “ We are experiencing significant demand for Sun Vacation Club accommodation at Sun City and this expansion will help satisfy this demand . We are confident that this development will achieve above market returns .”
Dubbed Lefika Villas , this phase includes 48 three-bedroom villas , 10 four-bedroom villas , as well as a recreational area with a resort pool , family restaurant and kid ’ s play area . Lefika Villas will be able to accommodate up to 400 additional guests .
The development represents Sun International ’ s first significant expansion at Sun City since 2004 when it developed The Aviary , the second accommodation offering introduced at the Sun Vacation Club . The addition of the Lefika Villas will increase the Sun Vacation Club at Sun City to 478 units .
THE IRIS , BEDFORDVIEW
The Iris is situated in an existing prime property Office Park in Bedfordview with surrounding high quality office blocks as part of the same office development .
Construction of the project consist of a concrete structure and glass façades for a multi-storey mixed used development , with the base building comprising of a basement and ground floor structured parking , retail level , office space with a piazza and surrounding external works with a construction area of approximately 7,000m 2 .
The tower portion of the works , with a construction area of approximately 1,400m 2 , comprises of a further three floors of residential and / or office space which will be constructed on the top of the base building should the client wish to proceed .
The concrete structure will completely be clad with a frameless glass façade system whereby all exposed concrete will be to an Accuracy 1 smooth concrete finish .
Client : Abrosie Brothers Architect & Principal Agent : Local Studio Quantity Surveyor : Koor Dindar Mothei Gauteng Structural & Civil Engineer : MCB Consulting Engineers Electrical Engineer : Eksteen And Le Roux Mechanical Engineer : PME Solutions Fire Consultant : Fenco Wet Services Consultant : Ingplan Consulting Safety Consultant : Oshcom Safety Holdings
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