Construction World August 2017

SHOPPING CENTRES AND OFFICE DEVELOPMENTS

The R1-billion development comprising approximately 36 000 m 2 of lettable commercial space and 4 000 m 2 of lettable retail space – with a gross building area of approximately 85 000 m 2 – is currently under construction with the basement structure nearing completion. “We are pleased to be providing full multidisciplinary engineering services comprising of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, public health, fire and façade engineering. In addition, we are providing sustainability consulting services for the Green Star rated development,” said Adhir Imrith, senior engineer and Arup project manager, Buildings Southern Africa. “Our collaborative, engaging approach and use of Building Information Modelling (BIM) as an integral part of our workflow has added value to the client, the professional team and main contractor, the latter using our models to assist in the development of their construction programme. “The Park Square development aims to achieve a 4-star Green Star As-Built rating, largely due to energy savings in the HVAC system from the use of thermal ice storage which, in principle, uses half sized air-cooled chillers to efficiently produce ice at overnight off-peak tariffs and assist cooling loads during warmer days,” added Imrith. Arup has also been appointed to assist the anchor tenant, Nedbank, in achieving a 4-star Interiors Fit-Out rating. Park Square will be supported by the planned expansion to the metro’s Bus Rapid Transport system to Umhlanga. Occupation at Park Square is scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2018. “This prestigious project enables Arup to further enhance their reputation as a leading multidisciplinary engineering firm, not only in the Durban market, but throughout Southern African markets. We look forward to delivering one of the most successful developments in the New Town Centre precinct,” concluded Imrith.  Arup has been appointed to supply multidisciplinary engineering services to the iconic mixed-use office and retail development, Park Square situated in the heart of Umhlanga New Town Centre, north of Durban, Kwa- Zulu Natal. The project is being developed by Nedport Developments, a fully owned subsidiary of Nedbank. Multidisciplinary engineering on Park Square Project

Atterbury is a proudly Pretoria-based leading international property developer and investor. When it first bought the property in 2007, the buildings were in dire need of a total refurbishment, requiring complete demolition. Atterbury’s development manager, Wiehan Strydom, explains the vision for The Club was carefully matched to the upmarket area in which it is situated. “Being respectful of how this property interacts with and impacts on its neighbours, Atterbury adopted the view that a sophisticated upmarket retail, restaurant and lifestlyle mix would be suitable and sustainable. We felt this would be a great investment and would enhance the area while providing appropriate facilities for neighbouring communities.” Work on the precinct started in 2009 with the construction of Club One. Now, the entire development is in its final stages with all phases either complete or under construction. Today, The Club precinct is already home to 14 000 m 2 vibrant retail, restaurants and offices in Club Retail and Club One. The 5 200 m 2 Club Two will house a modern and high-tech 3 300 m 2 Planet Fitness Megaclub, as well as A-grade offices. The demand-driven development of the 10 000 m 2 Club Three will include a medical day hospital of around 5 000 m 2 and 15 residential units. Also, construction is already well underway on The Club Advocates’ Chambers. The new Planet Fitness Megaclub will open in September 2017, while the prominent Advocates’ Chambers will be completed by November. The day hospital will serve as a ‘centre of excellence’ where specialist doctors will perform world-class spinal surgery procedures, plastic surgeries, and ear, nose and throat operations, as well as treat skin cancers. This centre will consist of consulting rooms, three surgical theatres and the associated beds needed for recovery. It will be the final phase of The Club development and completed in March 2018. Strydom comments: “Atterbury is strongly committed to the best practices in our industry and, as such, we took a precise, legitimate and patient approach to developing The Club. We didn’t rush ahead, nor did we avoid the challenges of doing things right.” Atterbury followed the required rezoning process where there were some objections to mitigate, and then provided solutions for the impact of traffic from the development, including undertaking roads and service upgrades required in the area. In fact, Atterbury is investing even more in the area by moving its own head office to The Club from October this year. This means the Club is essentially fully let, with only a 235 m 2 pocket of office space still open in the precinct. “The entire development of The Club, from concept to completion, will have taken over a decade. This is not unusual when approaching a development sustainably, responsibly and respectfully. In just more than six months, it will be all systems go at The Club. The temporary disruption of its construction will pass, leaving an asset that creates long-term benefits for its community through higher property values as a result of higher demand to live there, as well as increased security and better road infrastructure,” says Strydom.  Quality lifestyle vision Atterbury’s prestigious precinct development, The Club, has introduced an excellent asset to Pretoria by revitalising an existing area with the vision of a quality lifestyle at the heart of the upmarket neighbourhood of Hazelwood and Waterkloof.

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CONSTRUCTION WORLD AUGUST 2017