BENMORE CENTRE
BENMORE CENTRE Sandton
DEVELOPER Redefine Properties
PROJECT MANAGERS & PRINCIPAL AGENTS TC Design Group
ARCHITECT SVA International
QUANTITY SURVEYOR MLC Quantity Surveyors
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Sutherland
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS Graeme Page Consulting Engineers
ELECTRICAL & WET SERVICES ENGINEERS CKR Consulting Engineers
FIRE ENGINEERS Specialised Fire Technology
LIFT & ESCALATOR CONSULTANTS Solutions for Elevating
MAIN CONTRACTOR Tiber Construction
PHOTOGRAPHY Graham De Lacy SVA International
Benmore Centre , with its roots deeply embedded in the Sandton CBD since its original construction in 1964 , is situated in the heart of Sandton on a prominent corner of Grayston Drive . It has always exemplified a first rate and easy shopping experience . As a result of its symbolism and significance to the surrounding environment it has always been a landmark in the area . Owners , Redefine Properties recently undertook a major redevelopment of the centre .
With over 21,000m 2 of GLA , the new contemporary design created a cosmopolitan atmosphere aimed at attracting an array of shoppers . This was achieved by developing an iconic language that boasted an assortment of cladding materials intricately juxtaposed in order to create a sense of diversity and expand curiosity . The combination of Rheinzink , glazing and vibrant orange and yellow panels at the entrances signaled the beginning of the quintessential story that unfolded at Benmore Centre .
The addition of the new Woolworths store facing outwards onto the corner of Grayston Drive and West Street showcases an intricate feat of engineering and design . This gives the impression that the building is floating seamlessly above a sequence of curtain wall panels . These panels are elegantly illuminated at night with the intention of highlighting the building ’ s significance . The enormous purpose made steel members and girders were designed to enable the structure to span these large areas without support . The engineering structures were mostly determined by both the architectural and existing structural constraints of the old building . These constraints , compounded with the challenges of working in a live environment made the project exceptionally challenging .
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