DALRRD
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE , LAND REFORM & RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE , LAND REFORM & RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( DALRRD ) Pretoria
CLIENT ( PRIVATE PARTY ) Tshala Bese Uyavuna ( TBU )
PROJECT MANAGER DRD D & C Joint Venture ( JV between WBHO Construction & Mhlaba Properties )
ARCHITECT Boogertman + Partners
HERITAGE ARCHITECT PLANDESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGNER & SPACE PLANNER Paragon Interface
Eleven years in the making , the new home of the Department of Agriculture , Land Reform & Rural Development ( DALRRD ) in South Africa ’ s capital city , Pretoria , adds a glittering landmark to the city ’ s and South Africa ’ s tradition of civic architecture .
Designed less to dazzle than to serve as a powerful symbol of the department ’ s central commitment to “ secure a better quality of life for all ”, the new building ’ s design arises from the foundational principles of its vision and values that reach back to the seminal statement in the Freedom Charter : “ South Africa belongs to all those who live in it .” The new building represents the diversity , inclusiveness and distinctiveness of all South Africa ’ s people and their connection to its beautiful and varied topographies .
The new building is located on the grounds of the old Berea Park , once an integral part of Pretoria ’ s sporting history . It is conveniently located on the southern edge of Pretoria ’ s CBD and the suburb of Sunnyside . Once the core of social and sports activities , the site has gained a new purpose whilst also breathing new life into some of the site ’ s heritage buildings .
QUANTITY SURVEYOR AECOM
CIVIL , STRUCTURAL & FAÇADE ENGINEER Pure Consulting
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER RWP Consulting Engineers
MECHANICAL , WET SERVICES & ELECTRONIC ENGINEER DTM Consulting Engineers
FIRE CONTROL ENGINEER Building Code Consultants
SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT PJC + Partners
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT Linspace
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT The Landscape Studio
MAIN CONTRACTOR DRD D & C Joint Venture ( JV between WBHO Construction & Mhlaba Properties )
PHOTOGRAPHY Sebastian Vos Sarah de Pina Salome Kruger
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