Construction World December 2019

Category: Specialist Contractors or Suppliers

SA AIRLINK BONAERO PARK The client, SA Airlink, refurbished existing premises, and planned additions, including simulators, advanced training facilities with elegant corporate offices, new and improved passenger direct boarding and dis-embarkment lounges outside of the main O.R Tambo domestic departures area. This was all constructed on grounds owned by the Airports Company South Africa.

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PROJECT INFORMATION

• Company information: Thanda Gubha Projects • Client: SA Airlink • Start date: June 2017 • End date: January 2018 • Main contractor: Belo and Kies Construction • Architect: Skylan Architect • Quantity surveyor: Quanticost • Consulting engineer: CKR Consulting Engineers

CHRYSO VERTICART AT THE LEONARDO The Leonardo rises majestically above the Sandton skyline, its iconic stature demanding to be noticed. What will also be noticed is the series of large-scale artworks throughout the Leonardo that The Trinity Session, a contemporary creative production team, was commissioned to install. These showcase statement pieces from local artists and crafters.

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