CROSS SECTION sheet metal roofs , with steel clad eaves cascade down in this order , giving the building elegance in proportion which mimics the fall to the site itself .
The landscaping to the site is an important part of the overall concept with a prominent water feature and a smaller feature at the SE corner which also follows Vastu Shastra guidelines . As many trees as possible were retained on site and numerous new trees have been planted by Landscape Architects , The Gardener . Sweeping lines of plants form an organic backdrop to the angular shape of the building .
Interior Architecture Design and Services KMH Architects was also appointed as the interior architects for the project . Interactive briefing processes with the Client provided detail information on the scope for spatial and services requirements .
The ground floor is largely dedicated to meeting rooms and more public spaces . The first floor is purely office space and the second floor is allocated to a canteen and function area with a large rooftop terrace , and an office and accommodation suite for Mr . Jindal and executives .
The overall concept is contemporary and elegant . Colours are either neutral or accented in a corporate Jindal colour . New desks and furniture were procured specially for the new building . Bespoke joinery fittings were designed to accommodate specific functions and Client requirements throughout .
Art was commissioned specially for identified spaces , including beautiful lighting by Astrid Dahl , paintings by Jenny Parsons , and pieces by Margot Hatting and Tineke Mayer . A custom woven rug that echoes the colours and forms of the earth was commisioned from Husky Design .
HVAC The airconditioning solution of this building was designed to comply with the latest SANS 10400 criteria and energy efficiency was high on the agenda . A VRF system with full heat recovery functionality serves the majority of the occupied areas providing individual indoor environmental control for each boardroom and meeting room and in the case of the offices on a zonal basis for the internal and perimeter areas . Hot water for the building was also achieved through the waste heat of the VRV system and heat exchanger .
With a VRF air-conditioning system , some indoor units can run in a cooling cycle while other indoor units are running in a heating cycle . Mitsubishi ’ s VRF air-conditioning systems have the lowest start up and running amps that in turn provide for a lower running cost . Their heat
Execution The project construction , including the interior fitout , took 12 months following the clearing and levelling of the site . Probest was awarded the contract after a unique rates-tender and negotiation process .
Detailed planning took place for the security , data and audiovisual interface .
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