Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa July/August 2014 | Page 75

ADVERTISERS

INNOVATIVE MERIT AWARD WINNER

INNOVATIVE MERIT AWARD WINNER

Intaprop developed the R575 million new
consolidated head office and distribution
campus for leading pharmaceutical distributor, UTi Pharma, at Intaprop’s Meadowview
Business Estate development in Linbro Park.
The 34,000m2 world-class warehouse and
office facility is located on 67,000m2 of land.
The awards judging panel were impressed by
the innovative integrated racking system, the
energy efficiency and improved productivity
and optimisation of space.
Various sustainable and energy efficient
elements are included in the development
such as rain water harvesting, reverse
cycle heat-pump chillers, and the Cristopia
Energy System, designed by C3 Consulting
Engineers - a unique technology for thermal
energy storage, specifically created for the
air-conditioning and industrial refrigeration
of commercial and business premises.
It allows for the shifting of electricity
consumption from peak to off-peak hours.
The development of the UTi Pharma
facility required a strong understanding of
the client’s complex operations and bespoke
innovation to develop a strategically located,
efficient, distribution-boosting facility to the
highest pharmaceutical standards.
The new facility, which has a 38,000
pallet capacity, has enabled UTi Pharma
to distribute products to the market more
cost effectively, giving it an edge over
competitors. The landmark development
saw UTi Pharma consolidate eight of its nine
Gauteng-based operations into a single
greenfield operation.
The building was designed by GLH
Architects and was financed by Nedbank.

Tshedimosetso House
is the new Government Communication and Information
System head office.
Developed by Growthpoint Properties,
the design brief entailed the provision of a
contemporary office building, located on
a prominent site in the historic precinct of
Hatfield, Pretoria. The location and specific
physical constraints of the site, along with
the historical buildings, determined the
various design elements and features. The
building embodies a design approach that
focuses on qualitative integration of the
urban context, heritage sensitivities and a
balanced technological input.
The integration of Solar Photo Voltaic
cells within the laminated glass facades to
the east, north and west was used for the
first time in Africa. Although the technology
has 
been available for a number of years in
Asia, Europe and the Americas, never before
has this particular type of PV been introduced
to buildings in Africa. In order to determine
the efficiency and appropriateness of this
technology, two types of PV façade glass
fittings are used. This installation was a result
of a Façade Solar Research Project carried
out by the University of Johannesburg, the
University of Edith Cowan (Australia) and
Growthpoint Properties.
Designed by ADO Architects, S&A
Architects and Urban Concepts, the resultant
building design is an amalgamation of site,
urban and technological influences and
elements
- contributing factors to one of the
first Green Star rated buildings in Pretoria.
Tshedimosetso House was awarded a four
star Green SA - Office v1 Design Rating.

UTi Pharma

Developer: Intaprop
Architects: GLH Architects
Project Managers: Coffey Projects
Quantity Surveyors: BTKM
Civil and Structural Engineers: L&S
Mechanical Engineers: C3
Electrical Engineers: Taemane Consulting
Fire Consultants: TWCE
Environmental Consultants: Singisa
Landscape Architects: Insite
Main Contractor: Tiber Bonvec
SAPOA Awards

Tshedimosetso House

Developer: Growthpoint Properties
Architects: ADO, S&A, Urban Concepts
Project Managers: Akwaba Africa Properties
QS: AECOM, Lindile Mteza & Associates
Civil and Structural Engineers: EDS
Mechanical Engineers: Aurecon, MCE
Electrical Engineers: Consius Consultants,
Eksteen & Le Roux
Green Consultants: Aurecon, S&A
Fire Consultants: Aurecon
Main Contractor: Murray & Roberts

Abland
Developers
AECOM
Global provider of architectural, design,
engineering and construction services
AGAMA Energy
Green Building Consultants
Andrew Riley & Associates
Façade Consultants
Arup
Consulting Multi-Disciplinary Engineers
Bent