CAPITEC BANK
HEADQUARTERS
CAPITEC BANK HEADQUARTERS Stellenbosch
DEVELOPER Capitec Properties
ARCHITECT & INTERIOR ARCHITECT dhk Architects
PROJECT MANAGER SIP Project Managers
INTERIOR DESIGNER Collaboration
QUANTITY SURVEYOR De Leeuw Group ( Stellenbosch )
STRUCTURAL , CIVIL , RATIONAL FIRE , MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL ENGINEER AECOM
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANT Solid State Group Safety Consultants
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANT SRL South Africa
DISABILITY CONSULTANT Disability Solutions
LAND SURVEYOR Friedlaender Burger & Volkmann
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Planning Partners
MAIN CONTRACTOR WBHO Construction
PHOTOGRAPHY Dave Southwood Wieland Gleich Adam Letch
Capitec Bank , one of the largest and most progressive banks in Africa , has unveiled its innovative new headquarters , iKhaya , meaning ‘ home ’ in Xhosa . Designed by multidisciplinary studio , dhk Architects , the three-storey curvilinear building is defined by its dynamic interior architecture , which embodies the company ’ s progressive outlook and embraces the concept of agile working . Striking and otherworldly , dhk ’ s holistic architectural approach considers both the exterior and interior to optimise corporate expenditure , internal flow and sustainability - demonstrating that commercial offices can be innovative and cost-effective while driving operational efficiencies .
Capitec ’ s success and growth over time meant that the company came to occupy numerous offices . These offices were geographically dispersed , resulting in departments becoming increasingly isolated from one another with the need to move between buildings to meet face-to-face . Consequently , Capitec opted to consolidate its staff and facilities into one operationally efficient headquarters . Located in the scenic Cape Winelands in South Africa , a key driver of the design concept involved capturing panoramic vistas and drawing the landscape within .
The building form optimises the shape and size of the site while referencing the brand ’ s distinctive curved logo . The three-storey superstructure wraps around itself , which creates a unique ‘ doughnut ’ shape and forms a central triple-volume atrium - an internal ‘ social spine ’ at the heart of the building . Contributing to the contemporary appearance , white aluminium panels clad the building ’ s sinuous form which is further accentuated with continuous ribbons of fenestration .
The building form optimises the shape and size of the site while referencing the brand ’ s distinctive curved logo
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