Architect and Builder July/August 2015 | Page 118

Cape Town’s Corporate Construction gets an injection of Style & Sophistication The recently completed development in Tyger Valley is Cape Town’s latest corporate offering. With office parks and office blocks popping up on almost every bustling street, not many stand out. The Edge does! The Edge emanates style, individuality and a certain mystery as it marvellously overlooks the Tyger Valley Waterfront, once one of Cape Town’s old quarries. The Edge is a step up from the corporate office buildings we’re used to, thanks to a partnership between Eva-Last ® and BAM Architects. Eva-Last ®, specialists in outdoor composite building solutions, needed to bring to life the on-paper vision and concept of The Edge. From F conception, all the way through to installation, Eva-Last® added great value and was integrally involved. Their knowledge and extensive experience helped solve design challenges, fit systems and design frames that both support and enhance the structure as well as give it a unique aesthetic appeal. Eva-tech cladding was the obvious hero he and Eva-Last® really brought their game to this element of the project, adapting and designing cladding structures that are completely unique to the South African market. Eva-tech cladding definitely adds beauty and interest to the landscape, proof that this ultra-low maintenance and highly-durable wood-plastic composite is diverse in its applications and can be adapted and cleverly integrated to master any application. Eva-Last®’s globally renowned, scientifically designed and expertly engineered Eva-tech decking boards stretch across the many walkways of The Edge. This environmentall