FNB ACACIA HOUSE
FNB ACACIA HOUSE uMhlanga
CLIENT First National Bank
DEVELOPER Eris Property Group
PROJECT MANAGER Metrum Project Management
ARCHITECT Bentel Associates International
QUANTITY SURVEYOR BWR Quantity Surveyors
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Sutherland
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER OneZero Consulting
WET SERVICES Izazi Consulting Engineers
HVAC ENGINEER Spoormaker & Partners
FIRE CONSULTANT Specialised Fire Technology
GREEN BUILDING CONSULTANT WSP in Africa
LAND SURVEYOR Stanley Gibson Surveyors
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Uys & White Landscape Architects
LIFT CONSULTANT Projitech
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT C & M Safety Consultants
MAIN CONTRACTOR WBHO Construction
PHOTOGRAPHER Grant Pitcher
Designed by Bentel Associates International , the construction of FNB ’ s striking new office development in uMhlanga , Kwa-Zulu Natal was completed in November 2014 . Known as FNB Acacia House , the complex has become a regional office for FNB , Rand Merchant Bank and other divisions within the Group .
Encompassing environmental best practice methods , the development enjoys extensive green energy-saving efficiencies in the primary , electrical and mechanical installations . The project aimed to achieve a four-star ‘ by design ’ and ‘ as built ’ green rating . The building incorporates construction , design and operational practices that reduce and eliminate the negative impact of development on the environment . The development is located on the corner of uMhlanga Rocks Drive and Kikembe Drive , uMhlanga . The property is accessed from Precinct Boulevard off Kikembe Drive on the corner of the site . The site was developed with a total bulk of 16,000m 2 .
Design Objectives
• Optimum use of space
• Rationalisation of filing
• Limited number of workstation configurations
• Mainly open plan workstation layouts
• Dedicated printing rooms to be provided
The exterior of the building is finished in natural stone , Versus wall coating and curtain walls designed to withstand wind loads
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