Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2015 | Page 10
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NEWSWORTHY
NEW BUILDING
CONTRACTS FOR LIVIERO
Reflecting its growing experience
and expertise in diverse sectors
ranging from medical to retail,
construction group, Liviero, has
secured new building contracts
at Natalspruit Hospital and at the
iconic Durban shopping centre,
The Workshop.
Liviero has been awarded a
R232-million contract for the
construction of new doctors and
nurses’ accommodation, a new
training centre and crèche at
the new Natalspruit Hospital in
Vosloorus, Gauteng. This contract,
which is being undertaken for the
Department of Infrastructure and
Development, is due for completion
in August 2016.
The firm’s R39-million contract
at The Workshop is for an
upgrade of this iconic landmark
for client, Vukile Property Fund
Limited. This historic building was
constructed in 1860 as the original
railway workshop for the Durban
Station. In 1986, the building was
refurbished and transformed into
The Workshop Shopping Centre,
one of the country’s first themed
shopping centres.
Contact Neil Cloete at Liviero on
011 466 2644.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MARINE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
BREAKS GROUND IN KEELUNG
A ground breaking ceremony has been held for Taiwan’s new National Museum
of Marine Science and Technology (NMMST), attended by the Deputy Minister of
Education and the city mayor of Keelung. The largest aquarium in northern Tawian, it will
provide an exciting destination for visitors of all ages, attracting both tourists and the
local community. Combining innovative tank design with the opportunity to engage with
a wide variety of species, the experience for visitors will be unique - the project aims to
set a new benchmark for aquariums worldwide.
The sustainable concept is rooted in analysis of the site and the surrounding urban
grain, Keelung’s subtropical climate and conservation of marine life. The building is
oriented to face Badouzi harbour, while maintaining connectivity between the waterfront
and the fishing village to the east of the site. Conceived as a social hub for the community,
the museum’s focal point will be a new public plaza at the heart of the Aquarium.
www.fosterandpartners.com
GLH REBRANDS
The GLH brand is changing but their
commitment to sustainable, relevant
buildings with integrity remains at the
heart of the practice.
To mark their 70th year as one of the
longest established, yet most forwardfacing architecture firms in South Africa,
they undertook an evolutionary journey
to arrive at a brand that speaks to both
their past and their future. The simplified
logo, fresh colour combination and
contrasting typography pays homage to
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Above: Briget Grosskopff, Xavier Huyberechts &
Philippe Moens
the practice’s heritage, while playing host
to a new generation of design leadership
and innovation.
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