Nedbank Namibia
Integrated into the greater Freedom Plaza development, in the heart of the Windhoek CBD, is Nedbank’s new head office.
7The sixteen-story project, 5 levels of parking below ground and 11 levels of commercial and utility above ground, is characterized by strong modern contemporary geometries, with louvres acting as dynamic facade elements and passive shading devices. The ground floor accommodates Nedbank’s public entrance and client interface, client services, walk-in centre and a coffee shop.
The various office levels are set out between the active ground floor and the sky garden. Underpinned by Nedbank’s commitment to environmental sustainability, the building is efficient in its energy, water and resource utilisation – creating a space that not only benefits the environment, but its occupants as well.
Building information
Address: Erf 8764, Freedom Plaza, Independence Avenue, Windhoek, Namibia
Total gross floor area: 10716m²
Total commercial office area: 9082m²
Total building types area: 6154m² – Office
Car parking area: 17272m²
Sustainable building features include
- 100% LED light fittings reduce electrical consumption.
- DALI control systems allow daylight harvesting.
- Performance glass in specific areas improve occupancy comfort whilst reducing energy usage.
- Peak electrical demand reduced by 30% through PV system.
- BMS record energy and water consumption for monitoring, reporting and tuning.
- Grey- and rainwater harvesting for irrigation and flushing reduce usage of potable water.
- Water efficient fittings limit occupant water usage.
- Portland cement reduced by 40%.
- Steel reinforcement has a post-consumer recycled content of 92%.
- Cycling facilities housing showers and lockers promote sustainable transport.
Project Team
OWNER: NedProperties (Pty) Ltd
ACCREDITED PROFFESSIONAL: WCE Consulting Engineers/ Solid Green Consulting
ARCHITECT: Kerry McNamara Architects Inc
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Emcon Consulting Group
FIRE ENGINEER: Emcon Consulting Group
LIFT SPECIALIST: Emcon Consulting Group
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: Emcon Consulting Group
QUANTITY SURVEYORS: Herselman Van Greunen Quantity Surveyors
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS: WCE Consulting Engineers
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REVIEW: WCE Consulting Engineers/ Solid Green Consulting
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: WCE Consulting Engineers/ Solid Green Consulting
WET SERVICES: Emcon Consulting Group
MAIN CONTRACTOR: Namibia Construction
PROJECT MANAGER: Emcon Consulting Group
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Nedbank
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Kerry McNamara Architects Inc
OCCUPANTIONAL HEALTH & SAFTEY MANAGER: Namibia Construction
WASTE CONTRACTOR: Kleen Tek Waste Management
CLEANING CONTRACTOR: Kleen Tek Waste Management
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: All Technology
LIFT SPECIALIST: CRB Lifts
RECYCLING CONTRACTOR: Kleen Tek Waste Management
CONSTRUCTION / FIT-OUT CONTRACTOR: Namibia Construction