NICOL CORNER
NICOL CORNER Bedfordview
CLIENT IUM
PROJECT MANAGER & QUANTITY SURVEYOR Kuun Consulting
ARCHITECT Cimato Moroldo Architects
CIVIL , STRUCTURAL & FAÇADE ENGINEERS Pure Consulting
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS KKA Consulting Electrical Engineers
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT Linspace
INTERIOR DESIGN Cimato Moroldo Architects SNA Architects ( Gym )
MAIN CONTRACTOR Gothic Construction
PHOTOGRAPHY Malan Kotze
Located in the heart of Bedfordview , careful thought and consideration have gone into creating the iconic design of the new IUM building . Art , architecture and design form part of the client ’ s corporate identity and Cimato Moroldo Architects have aligned their design principles with the client ’ s vision to create a truly iconic building in the commercial building landscape of South Africa .
IUM prides itself in offering its clients state-of-the-art , tailored and bespoke insurance products and the highest levels of service and wanted their building to reflect their corporate ethos .
The architects had previously designed two buildings for the client . Due to the expansion of the business , IUM was looking to move to bigger premises and had secured land in a prime location in Bedfordview , diagonally across from Eastgate Shopping Centre at the intersection of Nicol and Bradford Roads . The site originally contained a single storey house , which was demolished prior to construction commencing .
Due to its corner location in a high visibility position , the land allowed for the creation of a design concept that makes a statement , both with the architectural design and for the client ’ s business . The client wanted a landmark modern building with a glass façade and allowed the architects the freedom to run with the brief .
The building consists of three components . The parking garage , the striking winged podium which houses a boutique gym , and finally topped out by the box shaped office component
SHORT SECTION
54 Nicol Corner