RADISSON BLU
RADISSON BLU uMhlanga
ARCHITECTS IN A JV Architronic Architects Elphick Proome Architects
PROJECT MANAGER PMSA
QUANTITY SURVEYOR Crane Group Consulting
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Sutherland
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CKR Consulting Engineers Igoda Projects
ELV CONSULTANTS CKR Consulting Engineers
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS IN A JV ADX Projects RPP KZN Consulting Engineers
WET SERVICES Nala Consulting Engineers
FIRE CONSULTANTS BVMS Fire Consultants
LIFT CONSULTANT Sage Consultants
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANTS Eppen-Burger & Associates
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS Uys & White Landscape Architects
INTERIOR DESIGNER Source IBA
MAIN CONTRACTOR WBHO Construction
EXTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY Grant Pitcher
INTERIOR PHOTOGRAPHY Patrick King
The uMhlanga precinct is a rapidly developing urban node which is endowed with an excellent and vibrant pedestrian environment lined with al fresco restaurants and entertainment venues ; all in close proximity to the beach . uMhlanga is a truly unique environment and the best location KZN has to offer . The Oceans site is located at the gateway to this precinct , 100m from the ocean ’ s edge .
The Radisson Blu is positioned at the pivotal focal point of the development bounded by Lighthouse Road and Lagoon Drive .
Brief The brief from the client was to design an iconic building of high architectural sophistication ; a landmark building reflective of the precinct ’ s place as a premier destination . The hotel was to comprise 207 hotel rooms , 90 serviced apartments and ground floor reception area as well as a coffee shop . The podium was to contain all hotel service areas , restaurant , bar and sub-divisible function rooms with associated break-away spaces and caucus rooms . The hotel ’ s podium was to provide a direct link into the state-of-the-art shopping centre . Integrated parking and drop off zones were to be provided . All rooms were to take advantage of the beautiful sea views .
The exterior is clad in an azure blue performance glazed curtain wall , mimicking the colour of the ocean .
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