Architect and Builder March/April 2016 | Page 58

PROJECT FEATURE 90 RIVONIA ROAD 90 RIVONIA ROAD Sandton, Johannesburg CLIENT AND DEVELOPER Redefine Properties Limited PROJECT MANAGERS SIP Project Managers ARCHITECT GLH & Associates Architects BASEBUILDING INTERIOR DESIGNER GLH Interiors QUANTITY SURVEYOR Brian Heineberg & Associates CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & FAÇADE Pure Consulting ELECTRICAL, IT & ELECTRONIC CKR Consulting Engineers MECHANICAL Adaptive Resource Engineers WET SERVICES Sutherland FIRE CONSULTANT Specialised Fire Technology LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Landmark Studios ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT Mtshali Moss Projects Africa KITCHEN CONSULTANT KDH Catering Design A design for the new head office for the law firm Webber Wentzel on the highly visible site at 90 Rivonia Road was prepared by GLH Architects along with the developer’s professional team in November 2012, and submitted to Redefine Properties Limited (Redefine) for use in their submission in response to an industry RFP process. In the interim, demolition of the existing building at 90 Rivonia commenced. In April 2013, the Redefine submission to Webber Wentzel was adjudicated as successful and the main contract commenced in November 2013. The building was completed in December 2015. Philosophy Webber Wentzel prides itself on its high-quality service across a range of practice groups which has seen it consistently recognised as a leading law firm in South Africa and on the African continent. The scheme offers a contemporary yet sleek and timeless design, which is both internationally referential and locally grounded: an exceptional home for an exceptional firm. Site Location The site is located in the financial hub of Sandton, Johannesburg. Well-served in terms of freeway access, major road arterials, and public transport, including the Gautrain, this area is a hub of significant growth for commercial, corporate, retail, and residential tenants alike. The surrounding area offers excellent support amenities including retail such as Sandton City centre across the road, healthcare services, and education. SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT WSP Green by Design ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT Mills & Otten LIFT CONSULTANT Solutions 4 Elevating HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT Comprac Gauteng TOWN PLANNER Osborne Oakenfull & Meekel LAND SURVEYOR Wimberley & Associates TENANT’S SPACE PLANNING & INTERIOR DESIGN Head Interiors PRIMARY TENANT’S REPRESENTATIVE Baseline Project Management MAIN CONTRACTOR Group Five Building PHOTOGRAPHY Supplied by GLH, Redefine 56 90 Rivonia