Architect and Builder September/October 2015 | Page 46

WEST ELEVATION

At the very inception of the project, Aurecon was appointed as
the Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Consultant to assist
the professional team with the integration of various sustainability
strategies and initiatives during the design and construction phases.
The collaborative effort between developer, professional team
and contractor during the 24 months of design and construction
activities has resulted in the building achieving a 5 Star Green Star
SA Design Certification by GBCSA.
Yovka Raytcheva-Schaap, ESD Consultant and Project Manager
from Aurecon, says that the achievement is a testimony to the
team’s positive approach to design integration, learning and
commitment to environmental protection, prudent resource use
and occupant wellbeing. “Green building projects are fundamentally
about contribution, negotiation of design, collaboration and constant
pushing of the boundaries. Being involved in a project that turns into

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reality with all its green credentials, is a hugely satisfying experience
and this is certainly the case with Illovo Edge Phase 3”.
Louwna Joubert, an Interior Architect and ESD Consultant from
Aurecon adds that special emphasis was given to the design of the
interior of the building and the selection of products and finishes.
As a result of that, occupants will enjoy ample daylight, external
views and have access to well fitted pause and entertainment areas.
Design
Architecturally, Illovo Edge Phase 3 comprises two interconnected
buildings designed in two L shapes which define a common courtyard
and interconnect at the one corner to form a common entrance. The
building to the west of the site is three levels in height, whilst the
building to the east consists of 4 levels. A grand entrance staircase
provides access into the courtyard directly from the street. Roof

Illovo Edge