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hat more could an
architect ask for than
when a client’s brief is to
“design the best-looking
dental practice” and then gives you free
rein?
This is exactly what well-known
Windhoek dentist Johan Archer said
to architect Deidré de Waal when
he commissioned the construction
of Integrated Dental Holdings in
Windhoek’s suburb of Olympia.
The result is a modern, multi-facetted
building which has presence without
being obnoxious and is contemporary
without the possibility of being dated in
a few years.
Situated on a busy intersection, the
corner erf provides access and visibility
from two busy roads, which also allowed
the architect to explore more design
opportunities.
The result is the clever use of
concrete, steel, aluminium and tinted
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