Architect and Builder Dec 2017 / Jan 2018 | Page 14

MEDICLINIC STELLENBOSCH
Atterbury is developing a new 15,000m 2
Mediclinic hospital in Stellenbosch. This
prominent R350 million development will
boost the world-class medical facilities in
the Winelands region.
Atterbury Western Cape Development
Manager Gerrit van den Berg, says: “This
is our first project for Mediclinic and it is an
exciting development for Atterbury. We look
forward to delivering a modern, sustainable
health care facility that supports Mediclinic
in bringing even more of the best available
care to this community for years to come.”
The new hospital is conveniently situated
along the R44 Strand Road, at the corner
of Elsie du Toit Drive, to better serve
its community.
“As Stellenbosch is a very historic and
protected town, Atterbury has taken special
care to get the relevant approvals such
as environmental, rezoning, and building
plans,” notes van den Berg. The new, modern
building, designed by TV3 Architects, is
designed to meet Mediclinic’s specifications,
but also includes special design features that
reflect its unique location in Stellenbosch.
The eco-friendly building inspires
wellness. It is designed for plentiful natural
light and is water efficient thanks to a
grey water system, water harvesting and
drought resistant gardens which require
minimal irrigation.
The construction of Mediclinic Stellen-
bosch began in May 2017 and the new
hospital is scheduled for completion in
March 2019. The new hospital will house
over 100 beds and include a 24-hour emergency centre, four theatres, reception,
gardens, coffee shop, and a pharmacy. Its
departments will cover general surgery,
medical patient s, ophthalmology, urology,
ICU, general theatres, radiology, day clinic
facility and, in its second phase, gynaecology,
maternity and paediatrics.
The development of a bigger private
hospital responds to growing demand in this
community and will ensure that residents of
Stellenbosch and the Winelands areas will
no longer need to travel long distances to
access specialist medical services.
uncluttered, compact living environment
directly aimed at the needs of the modern
young professional. In addition to the 146
units over six floors, ranging from 20m²
studios to 71m² three bedroom units,
Lil’ Apple Umhlanga features communal
recreational spaces including Pool bar, coffee
brewery, health spa, gym, library, co-working
spaces and roof terrace with communal
garden spaces, all aimed to promote maximal
socialisation for inhabitants.
The overriding architectural form derives
from the principal of maximum street
engagement whilst responding directly to
both sea and in-land views which define the
site. The result is a building which responds
sensitively to its site edges while maximising
on surrounding views.
The building itself is expressive of
strong horizontal lines which together with
the continuous balustrading tie the indi-
vidual units together, breaking the rigidity
and ‘postbox’ look of the conventional
apartment building.
The building also incorporates balconies
that overhang into the pavement line
allowing for maximum engagement with
the street edge while the thin fins on the
façade provide privacy and screening without
any interruption of the views. These fins are
strategically placed to blur the boundary
between each individual unit, tying into the
concept of engaged-community living within
an urban environment. The units are connected internally by light-
weight walkways with generous lightwells
which provide light to the internal structure.
The communal facilities located within the
building feed off these internal structures
thereby creating a sense of community that
promotes inclusivity and ease of use.
The apartments make use of the vertical
space by incorporating fold-up bed and
fold-down dining units with smart use of
storage space. These units are equipped
with high-end clean finishes which add to
the idea of quality comfortable living within
a micro space.
LIL’ APPLE
Lil’ Apple, envisioned by FWJK Develop-
ments and designed by FWJK Architecture,
is a new development concept based on
New York’s Micro Style apartments to be
rolled out in Cape Town, Umhlanga and
Sandton. The development is aimed at young
professionals looking for low-cost, easy to
maintain living options within the heart of
the city without compromising on quality or
standard of living.
The concept follows the trend of micro-
communal living which has been made
popular in many big international cities.
The innovative use of space encompasses
a ‘live-work-play’ ideology in an open plan,
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Developer: FWJK Developments
Project Management:
FWJK Project Management
Architect: FWJK Architecture
Quantity Surveyor:
FWJK Quantity Surveyors
Structural, Civil and Wet Services:
NJV Engineering
Electrical: DBA Consulting Engineers
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