PROJECTVIEW
BALLITO EDGE
The recent launch of Ballito EDGE delivered a clear message: demand for premium North Coast property in KZN is surging. Positioned within the rapidly expanding North Point Business Park, Ballito EDGE offers residents a blend of convenience, connectivity and lifestyle appeal. Developed by Arcis Property Development, Ballito EDGE features a range of apartment options, from one to four bedrooms, with pricing that continues to deliver strong value in the current market. Amenities include a central clubhouse with restaurant, co-working spaces, a gym, walking trails, a multi-sport court and landscaped parks and green spaces throughout. The development will also follow EDGEcertified green building standards, delivering improved energy and water efficiency. Ballito EDGE forms part of Arcis’ growing portfolio on the KwaZulu- Natal North Coast and reflects the developer’ s continued focus on innovation in both product offering and customer experience. While the development introduces a range of lifestyle features and residential options, it is the strength of demand and the success of the launch that now define its early trajectory.
20 ROSEBANK, OXFORD PARKS
20 Rosebank is the last site to be unlocked in the mixed-use Oxford Parks precinct on the edge of the Rosebank CBD in Johannesburg. The 6,006m ² building is located on a wedge-shaped site on the western edge of the precinct. Set in a gateway position, it was designed for a JSE-listed company. The design required complex architectural planning to unlock the commercial value for developer Intaprop, ultimately creating a striking gateway to the precinct. dhk Architects Associate, Henry Boardman, explains that the design required an intricate solution.“ The shape of the site presented a significant design challenge, which was a barrier to unlocking its value for previous developers,” says Boardman.
The dhk design team conceived a unique response by creating a five-storey spiral basement to achieve 240 parking bays. The basement corkscrews around the core, helping to unlock additional gross lettable area on the upper floors.“ It was a rewarding process to solve the site’ s complexity and balance it with unlocking the commercial value of the building above,” says Boardman.
Director for Intaprop, Carollyn Mitchell, shares these sentiments, noting that“ the corkscrew ramp within the basement is the most technically interesting part of the building. Unlocking the value means we can create a landmark building that announces the gateway to the broader precinct.”
While the internal geometry is complex, the above-ground expression is simple but striking in its application. Strong geometric lines and subtle building elements interact with each other, with terraces and‘ floating’ walkways and a staircase that connects all parts of the triangle. The materials add to the building ' s aesthetic statement. Elements such as stone cladding, exposed slabs and patterning create additional interest on the façade. Fin blades of bronze aluminium on the façade diffuse light into the building. The matt black bronze creates a warmth that ties into the client’ s brand requirements.
The building is designed to minimise energy use and enhance thermal comfort, with the objective of achieving a Green Building Council South Africa( GBCSA) 4-Star rating as a minimum. The building is one of several designed by dhk Architects for Intaprop within Oxford Parks.
30 Project Watch