WINNER: SERENGETI PROJECTS CC - NEW MAYORS PARLOUR & LIFT INSTALLATION AT DURBAN CITY HALL
The scope of work included the complete installation of a new lift, alterations to the existing lift core, the construction of the New Mayor's Parlour, new offices and alterations to existing offices.
The work involved construction of a new lift core from basement level to second floor level including demolitions of existing concrete slabs, additional concrete slabs etc.
The site was a controlled environment involving minimal noise and disruptions to the Mayor's offices. Time tables for council meetings had to be worked around and contract work on those days had to be minimised. Further interruption of work caused delays to the completion date. Access to site was also a concern as the current entrance on the basement level was not to be used by contractors. This prompted the use of a mechanical hoist to gain full access to the second floor roof. The building finishes were not compromised and budgets were increased to accommodate the architect's requirements.
HIGHLY COMMENDED: STEFANUTTI STOCKS BUILDING KZN - MR PRICE SPORT - GATEWAY
The scope of works was to convert the IMAX Theatre into a Mr Price retail outlet, to do this the first floor and the raked floor for the seating had to be removed leaving a double/triple volume area to be converted into retail outlets. The underside of the floor was propped allowing for access with a forklift to prop and carry out the 2.2 ton blocks one at a time. Only once all this and the lift shaft had been removed, could they start building and converting the triple volume area into retail premises by implementing another steel structure, that could span the width of the old theatre to support the ceiling and other fittings. There was approximately 400 tons of concrete removed.
