Iconic building to be built in uMhlanga

THE Rewardsco Group recently laid the foundations of a new green building on uMhlanga Rocks Ridge.

The iconic design incorporates a rare phenomenon for Durban, as the building will be almost entirely glass clad, ensuring unprecedented sea views for all employees and contributing to its sustainability factor.

Comprising Rewardsco Sales and Rewardsco Investments, the group has seen exceptional growth in the past three years resulting in the need to develop the building, Rewardsco on the Ridge.

Valued at R170-million, the new property development totals 8100 square metres arranged over six levels, wrapped around a central atrium, set above two levels of parking, and is a joint venture between Rewardsco and Zenprop, a major developer of AAA grade office buildings in South Africa.

Upon completion in June 2014, opportunities may exist for companies to lease prime space in this iconic building.

At the intersection of uMhlanga Rocks Drive and Herrwood Drive, also known as Sharks Board corner, Rewardsco on the Ridge will provide employees with convenient access to the main transport and commercial hubs of uMhlanga and Gateway.

“We chose this location to give us the best opportunities from both an investment and a growth perspective: the benefits arising from the combination of location in the emerging business hub of uMhlanga Ridge, branding prospects and majestic views are enormous,” said Sven Steenfeldt-Kristensen, executive director of Rewardsco Investments.

Achieving a four-star green rating will ensure financial benefits through the reduction of running costs, provide a more creative environment and help meet corporate responsibility targets.

“The enhanced specifications and requirements to achieve the four-star green rating are currently being addressed by sustainability consultants.

“These greening features will include priority parking for hybrid vehicles, allocation of bicycle storage and parking and thus a change room and shower, water recovery through air conditioning condensate, grey water recovery, harvesting of rainwater, good daylight quality, access to views, higher than normal air quality, glass with higher levels of daylight transmission than heat transmission, a glass cladding system that is virtually self cleaning and low maintenance, movement sensors on lighting circuits, high efficacy lamps throughout and a degree of recycled material in concrete will be used,” said Elphick Proome Architects’ Nick Proome.