Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa July/August 2014 | Page 39

The historic buildings and the existing road between them form a pedestrian-friendly Heritage Core of the site • 150 seat auditorium, lecture rooms & boardrooms • offices and reception area • external staff break-away areas and parade ground • gym, cafeterias and ablutions for staff • covered walkways between buildings • open & covered parking BUILDING COST By making use of an existing state owned property, there was no need for the client to spend money on acquiring new land and services connections. The design was guided by the standard DPW specifications Military Health Base Depot 39