Architect and Builder August 2017 | Page 78

There are a total of 156 serviced apartments. The podium level roof terrace comprises the Residents Club, gymnasium, pool deck and roof garden. The office tower has 15 levels of office space, which is serviced by five dedicated high speed lifts. The office space comprises of a total of 23,604m². The office core has a service elevator and common ablution services facilities. Access is via a dedicated entrance foyer which is linked to the ground floor retail mall with a drop off area. The retail area located on the ground floor offers a variety of retail outlets and restaurants. Also situated on the ground floor is a 250 seat conference facility with seven break- away rooms. WINNER: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS Torres Rani Towers, Map uto T he brief from the developers was to create an iconic building that would enrich Maputo’s skyline whist satisfying the critical shortage of ‘A’ grade residential and office accommodation. The sinuous shapes of the plan and façade were inspired by the rolling hills and undulating coastline of Mozambique. The site is located on the Avenida Da Marginal along the coastline of Maputo. The development shares a site with the existing Radisson Blu Hotel. The project consists of two tower blocks on a common 4-storey podium which incorporates parking, service and support facilities, as well as a retail mall component. The apartment tower consists of 18 storeys of serviced apartments comprising one, two, and three bedroom units. The uppermost two floors contain five duplex penthouse units. Each apartment has a continuous terrace on the perimeter and full height solar glazing to take advantage of the spectacular views of the Indian Ocean and Maputo’s coastline. 78 Developer: Rani Investments Design & Principal Architects: DSA Architects International Local Architects Mozambique: Mesch Arquitectos Project Managers: Metrum Project Managers Quantity Surveyors: RLB Pentad Quantity Surveyors Interior Designers: Dakota Design Civil & Structural Engineers: DG Consulting Engineers Mechanical Engineers: Acend Engineers Electrical & Fire Engineers, Wet Services: CKR Consulting Engineers Lift Consultants: Proj-i-Tech Landscaping Consultants: Landmark Studios Principal Contractor: SS Construçõnes Mocambique SAPOA Awards