In addition , the gutter line was moved outside of the building line to ensure better water control in general . This also assisted in achieving a far superior thermal rating for the roof covering . Glazing was replaced throughout with performance glazing used strategically , both for sound and heat control .
There is very strong branding in the design of the building and the interiors , where the building also acts as a billboard for the busy Rivonia Road .
During the project , an adjacent portion of land was purchased by Afrihost , which is being used for additional parking and for future expansion .
The houses were demolished , but great care was taken to preserve the large , established trees on both sites . An extension to the existing building was also added to the brief , to allow for future expansion .
The new office building accommodates the entire head office facility under one roof . All aspects of the business are incorporated , including a call centre , a client services centre , a staff gym , recreational area , staff café and catering kitchen , stockrooms , servers and build rooms in addition to offices for training , server administration , the brand team and directors .
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