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and an acoustic specialist early on in the design
process. The recommendations of both specialists
were incorporated into the building. For example,
sound-absorbing materials and acoustic separation
between meeting rooms were included throughout
the building to achieve a specified performance in
terms of decibel reduction.
Additionally, and beyond the requirements
of the regulations, consideration of car parking
locations, emergency evacuation, ablutions and
vertical circulation, are all examples of how the
spirit of universal and inclusive access have
been addressed.
Furthermore, Capitec rehabilitated a neighbouring
area of public open space to be used by
staff and the broader community as a recreational
area for activities such as walking and running.
Fittingly, the building also provides cyclist facilities
and purpose-designed showers.
Looking to the future, the development
incorporates a car parking structure on an adjacent
site that follows iKhaya’s core principles, designed
for future adaptation into an office should there be
a modal shift towards public transportation and
less reliance on private cars.
Peter Stokes, a partner at dhk and lead
architect on the iKhaya project says, “Capitec is
a renowned South African brand that highlights
values of simplicity, innovativeness and collaboration.
dhk sought to create an extra-ordinary,
world-class office that is progressive and
relevant in the South African context - designed
to be agile, drive productivity, increase operational
efficiencies and ultimately reduce company
operational expenditure”.
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