Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa July/August 2014 | Page 11

PROJECTVIEW

WATERSTONE BUSINESS
PARK, CAPRICORN PARK
efficient buildings in Sandton. It is also
set to become a landmark on the Sandton
skyline. Green building plays a key role
in providing spaces in which businesses
can thrive. For Discovery, it will create
a stimulating working environment
and reduce building utility costs with
sustainable alternatives.”
“Offices should integrate flawlessly
into our clients’ businesses and provide
people with a positive, healthy and
energising environment,” says Pienaar.
“This means creating user-friendly offices
and solutions through innovation and
creative design that push the boundaries.
Working with Discovery has created the
foundation for an operationally efficient,
sustainable building that promotes
increased staff retention and productivity,
improved asset performance, reduced
operational costs and much more.”
Zenprop Property Holdings CEO,
James Tannenberger says: “This iconic
building will be the largest single office
development to take place in Africa.

Accordingly, we have assembled a highly
skilled project team in order to meet
the inherent demands of a complex
and multi-faceted delivery process,
whilst integrating Discovery’s specific
requirements into the broader planning
and design processes. This will ensure
that this prestigious development meets
the unique business needs of Discovery,
now and into the future.’’
The new head office will provide many
unique advantages for Discovery. It will
serve as the company’s hub for its growing
international business. It will bring all of
Discovery’s more than 5,000 Sandtonbased employees under one roof, instead
of the current situation, where employees
work across four buildings. Earthworks for
the development are well underway.
Developer: Growthpoint Properties;
Zenprop Property Holdings
Architect: Boogertman & Partners
Main Contractor: WBHO and Tiber in a JV
Estimated Completion Date: Early 2018

FWJK Quantity Surveyors has
followed up on the success of it’s
R200 million Touchstone House
development currently under construction in Bree Street, Cape
Town, with the launch of a new mini
factory development at Capricorn
Park to be known as Waterstone
Business Park.
The 5,600m² industrial development will comprise 13 mini factories
varying in size from 289m² to
607m² in a location that is proving
popular for industrialists wanting to
relocate to avoid traffic congestion
whilst having the benefit of a large
labour pool nearby.
Developer:
FWJK Developments
Architect:
Tim Hughes Architect
Quantity Surveyor:
FWJK Quantity Surveyors
Structural Engineer:
Bergstan Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer:
Converge Consulting

NEW STUDENT CENTRE,
UNISA REGIONAL CAMPUS,
POLOKWANE, LIMPOPO

The construction of a new seminar
room for the students and offices
for their use is underway.
Client: UNISA
Architects: Prism Architects
Quantity Surveyors:
KC Maiwashe and Associates
Consulting Structural & Civil
Engineers: Ny eleti Consulting
Main Contractor:
Matakanye Construction
Value: R54 million
Commencement: December 2013
Completion: ± March 2015
(Leads to Business)
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