Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2015 | Page 7

CONTENTS Architect and Builder SERVING THE BUILDING WORLD FOR OVER 65 YE ARS May/June 2015 Cover Photo: Wieland Gleich DEPARTMENTS 8 EDITORIAL 10 NEWS WATCH 16 PROJECT WATCH 76 INTERIOR WATCH 82 OUR ADVERTISERS 16 Volume 66 • Issue 3 PROJECTS 22 NEWTOWN JUNCTION This mixed-use development in the west of Johannesburg’s CBD forms part of the city’s ambition to revitalise the Newtown area. 34 17 PARK LANE This building has been rated 5 Stars and is, as far as the GBCSA is aware, the first Chapter 9 Institution in South Africa to be green star SA rated. 44 AFRIHOST HEAD OFFICE An exciting example of the potential to be found in outdated commercial buildings. Architectural vision and the dynamic support of the client have created a vibrant and inspiring workplace. 52 MEDICLINIC MIDSTREAM This hospital combines the latest in medical technology and finishes to set the benchmark for future medical developments in South Africa. 60 THE POINT Drawing on their retail design experience, Louis Karol realised that, a shopping mall must be able to be immediately understood by the shopper. 24 SUBSCRIPTIONS South Africa One Year Two Years R320 exc. VAT R580 exc. VAT International One Year R640 exc. VAT Two Years R1,160 exc. VAT SUBSCRIBE TODAY Email: [email protected] or visit us online: www.archibuild.co.za Contents FEATURES 68 2014 COROBRIK ARCHITECTURAL STUDENT AWARDS The prestigious annual Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Awards ceremony was held at The Maslow, Sandton on 22 April 2015. INTERIORS 78 MICROSOFT HEAD OFFICE Microsoft is located in Bryanston, off William Nicol. The building was previously designed and built by GLH Architects. 7