European Investment Bank Pretoria
The design brief for EIB Pretoria was to create a space that reflects the core values and vision of what EIB aim to influence and change with their investment banking opportunities, whilst reflecting South African essence.
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Important considerations and factors for the European Investment Bank interiors project were:
- To design a space for the user and visitor – considering ergonomics, spatial awareness and integrated solutions for streamlined business process.
- Maximize the natural light that the building provides due to lack of large windows.
- Provide flexible workstations for visitors, collaboration inspired meeting spaces.
- Have a timeless design yet celebrating authentic Southern African elements. Using their passion and drive for South African development as a feeling to experience when walking through the space.
- Plug and Play systems and interactive technology.
Building information
Address: Park Lane West, 180-197 Amarand Ave, Waterkloof Glen, Pretoria, 0010
Total gross floor area: 417m²
Total commercial office area: 386m²
Sustainable building features include
- The tenant fit-out is fully integrated with the base building. As-such, the tenant fit-out benefits from energy and water efficient systems and equipment installed as part of the base building.
- Responsible environmental and waste management practices during construction.
- Sub-metering of major energy and water-consuming systems is in place.
- Water-efficient fittings are installed that limit occupant water usage.
- Environmental strategies are implemented to enhance the wellbeing of the building’s users such as access to active furnishings and providing fruits and vegetables to the occupants.
- Environmentally and user-friendly materials and products with 3rd party eco certifications are installed in the fit-out.
Project Team
OWNER: European Investment Bank
ACCREDITED PROFFESSIONAL: Solid Green Consulting
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: MD Electrical
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: HVAC Installations
QUANTITY SURVEYORS: Trend Group
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REVIEW: Solid Green Consulting
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: Solid Green Consulting
WET SERVICES: Trend Group
MAIN CONTRACTOR: Trend Group
PROJECT MANAGER: Trend Group
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY: European Investment Bank
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Trend Group in collaboration with HK Studio
WASTE CONTRACTOR: Waste Warrior
LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Plantcare
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: MD Electrical
RECYCLING CONTRACTOR: Waste Warrior
CONSTRUCTION / FIT-OUT CONTRACTOR: Trend Group
