facades | Specifile

18 Oct 2021

Using continuously galvanized steel for light steel frame building

Rolled zinc can be used in façades, cladding, roofing, gutters and drainpipes, as well as for ornamental applications, and even as flashing.

12 Oct 2021

ALUCOBOND® Colours & Designs

The proportion, surface structure and colouring of façades lead to the creation of unique structures; their interplay characterizes the ALUCOBOND® idea.

21 Jun 2021

Paragon Architects transforms taxi rank into an office building in Sasol precinct

The existing taxi rank on the corner of Katherine Street and Albertyn Road has been transformed into a P-grade office development by Paragon Architects. The Alchemy Properties project, known as 52 Katherine Street, completes the so-called Sasol precinct with a strong street-facing presence. The design brief was to maximise the permissible floor area ratio, coverage...

18 Jun 2021

Zutari co-creates innovative structural solutions for iconic 16 on Bree

At 120 m and 36 storeys, 16 on Bree is the tallest residential and second-tallest mixed-use development in Cape Town in the last 20 years. FWJK Developments conceived the project as an iconic high-rise to meet the demand in the market for quality residential apartments. A key requirement for the City of Cape Town’s development...

14 May 2021

Building an architectural legacy with Corobrik

Clay face brick and paving will always play a significant role in the built environment. Here five leading architects describe how Corobrik products have allowed them to realise their aesthetic and technical ambitions on a range of projects, from a retail destination to affordable housing and a high court building. Legacy Yard, Umhlanga Arch Corobrik...

28 Apr 2021

Vukile invests R90m-plus in a value-adding upgrade for the landmark Daveyton Mall

Vukile Property Fund (JSE: VKE), the leading retail REIT (real estate investment trust), has commenced the strategic upgrade of Daveyton Mall in the Ekurhuleni Metro, Gauteng. A pioneering property, Daveyton Mall is one of the first township malls developed in South Africa. It opened in 1993 with more than 60 shops focused on easy, convenient...

16 Feb 2021

Unlimited design freedom to express your architectural style on the façade.

ALUCOBOND ® now allows a new freedom of design that lets inspiration come true on the building envelope. Design your individual decor and we will realize your concept with ALUCOBOND ® design on the building. There is the possibility to choose designs from our existing decor collection to achieve remarkable effects. 3D effect composite material...

02 Feb 2021

Building planks general design criteria

Nutec Building Plank provides an out of the ordinary solution for external and internal cladding. Usually installed in a ship lapped pattern, it is available in a plain and textured finish that gives the realistic look and feel of timber. Application possibilities range from facades for upmarket complexes to the external skin of timber-framed dwellings. Nutec...

25 Nov 2020

Economic benefits of tilt-up construction

Tilt-up construction, often overlooked in the design of new concrete structures, can be an economical alternative to traditional building materials and does not negatively affect a structure’s looks and durability, says Gary Theodosiou, engineer and lecturer at The Concrete Institute. The economic viability of tilt-up/precast construction is maximised through repetition. Repeating identical panels and avoiding...

30 Sep 2020

Iconic Sandton Building Given A Facelift

Since 2016 the City of Johannesburg has embarked on an ambitious programme to renovate its iconic but dilapidated buildings throughout its suburbs, and while the 3 Alice Lane building was renovated by its owner, it continued this familiar trend of restoring older buildings in the City. Not only is a restoration significantly more cost-effective than rebuilding, but if properly planned, the building can continue...