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from counter-cyclical usage. This heated water
remains in circulation via looped systems and can
be used on demand by all bathrooms and public
ablutions. Chilled water is distributed to the roof
mounted air handling units, which is supplied via
a ring main fed from the District Cooling Plant to
provide air-conditioning to the buildings, with a
combination of VRV and fan coil units provided to
supplement the hot and cold air requirements of
the individual spaces.
Sustainable Elements
Double glazing has been provided for 90% of the
façade curtain walls to the building, with specific
performance glass used on the N & NE façades
which are likely to experience the highest levels
of insolation. Acoustic and thermal requirements
have been met through the use of double glazing
on all bedroom windows and hotel curtain walls.
A high thermal insulation has been achieved
on the roof through a composite construction
combining reinforced concrete slabs, 80mm
‘Ecospray’ insulation, topped with 50mm
lightweight screed, in turn sealed with cold
applied waterproofing.
Building Management Systems together
with Global Property Network Standards and a
Room Management System combine to control
electrical consumption whilst optimising the
guest experience.
Hotel Interiors
The inspiration for the hotel interiors takes its
reference from the confluence of street art,
Highveld storms, the railway commuter, Ekasi
street style and the play of shadow and light in
the city. These ideas express themselves in the
use of a very natural, verging on industrial, palette
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