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TAKEALOT PICK UP POINT FACILITY, NEW ROAD JHB
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AECOM LAUNCHES
AFRICA PROPERTY
& CONSTRUCTION
COST GUIDE
AECOM has launched its Africa
Property
&
Construction
Cost
Guide 2019/20 in conjunction with
its strategic partner, the Bureau of
Economic Research (BER) at the
University of Stellenbosch.
The
of
Cost
Guide
AECOM’s
improving
forms
part
commitment
project
delivery
to
by
conducting unique research into
the broader industry. “Our goal
is to unlock the transformational
change and innovation required
to move the industry forward,”
PCC Africa Director, Dean Narain-
samy
comments.
“In
each
of
the 30 editions, we’ve shared
our knowledge of Africa’s eco-
nomy
and
construction
sector,
contributing to the wider discussion
on how to unlock investment
opportunities across Africa.”
“The most well-read section in all
editions remains the building cost
After redesigning the Takealot Head Office in Cape Town, Bomax Architects was
appointed to design a new ‘Pick-up Point’ for Takealot in Jhb. The concept, by Kim Reid,
Takealot’s CEO, of converting the old New Road bridge over the busy Johannesburg/
Pretoria N1 highway into a store depot with collection points conveniently located at the
off ramps was genius. Bomax creatively designed the interior and services to make this
idea an efficient reality for the customer.
The overall design had to convey the
Takealot brand, which is founded on
efficiency and function. The planning
considers the journey of a parcel which is
to be delivered from a warehouse, through
a secure access and stored in the bridge
awaiting summons on demand from a
customer who is collecting. Collection had
to be provided on both sides of the road for
easy access from the off ramps on both
sides. An automated system scans the
customers QR code and calls the parcel down a spiral helix conveyor belt within minutes
for the customer. What an experience! Glide off the highway, scan your code, parcel spins
down and you are out. Possibly with a coffee or burger after refuelling at the petrol station.
The design brief was to make sure the system works. The forms, aesthetics and décor
are all representative of the functions required for this utility service to work. The spiral helix
conveyor belt is the fastest way to get the parcel down form the overhead bridge store to
the customer while taking up the least amount of floor space.
The double volume wall was an opportunity for Bomax to design a collage of components
representing the varied departments of Takealot. Each item was custom routed from a 3D
model and moulded with high density foam. The installation inspires thoughts of product
availability and shopping online accessibility.
In addition to the New Road Bridge, Bomax has also designed a template for 48 smaller
collection points throughout the country.
rates for South Africa. Ranging
from
commercial
and
retail
developments, to industrial and
healthcare facilities, we share our
insight into the inclusive building
costs rates per metre squared,
allowing our clients to quickly
estimate
the
building
cost
of
potential assets and ultimately its
return on investment,” comments
Dean Narainsamy.
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