Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa January/February 2014

CONTENTS Architect and Builder SERVING THE BUILDING WORLD FOR OVER 60 YE ARS January/February 2014 Volume 65 • Issue 1 Cover Photo: Paragon Architects DEPARTMENTS 6 EDITORIAL 8 NEWS WATCH 12 BOOK WATCH 14 PROJECT WATCH 50 OUR ADVERTISERS PROJECTS 18 ENDRESS+HAUSER Endress+Hauser might be the catalyst to ignite a rejuvenation of this precinct as it now stands as a fresh new beacon in the area. 24 GRUNDFOS HEAD OFFICE The building is an iconic architectural statement, reflecting the Grundfos worldwide ethos. 30 PROCESS ENGINEERING The University of Stellenbosch’s Process Engineering Department presents a contemporary face to the Stellenbosch streetscape. 32 TOWER MALL The mall opened in an area where the primary catchment comprised more than 250,000 people. 38 ALICE LANE PHASE ONE The building, occupied by Standard Bank, Marsh and Virgin Active amongst others, affords magnificent views and good exposure. 14 SUBSCRIPTIONS South Africa One Year Two Years R355 R650 International One Year R860 Two Years R1,600 SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call us on 021 683 3766 or visit us online: www.archibuild.co.za Contents 18 FEATURES 46 MODULAR BUILDING STRUCTURES Modular building structures are being adopted more widely in South Africa, having become a preferred practice internationally. 5

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