Green Star Sustainable Precincts tool. In order to
obtain the Precinct Rating, one of the minimum
requirements is that each individual building
attains a minimum 4-Star Green Star rating.
The development of the precinct is well
underway, with Phase One completed and the
first residential building under construction.
Phase One
Phase One is comprised of P-Grade office space of
approximately 16,000m 2 as well as a Planet Fitness
gym facility in the building. The building occupies a
prime position facing William Nicol Highway.
Designed by Boogertman + Partners, who were
also involved in the development of the masterplan
for the entire precinct, Phase One is the first of
a number of commercial buildings planned for
Sandton Gate. Following on from an emphasis on
a smart precinct, smart technology elements have
been incorporated into the building, resulting in a
5 Star Green Star Office v1.1 rating.
Concept
The architects followed a very defined brief with
the best interests of the client at the heart of the
design. This is a speculative building that needed
to adhere to very strict common area ratios and
project costings.
The building was designed to be as cost
effective as possible, hence the footprint has been
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