Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa March/April 2014 | Page 49

Parking levels P0 and P1 are cost effective
post tensioned suspended slabs, also on
split level. All parking levels, basement and
suspended, are naturally ventilated.
The structure above the parking levels is
designed as reinforcement coffer slabs from
atrium level (off street pedestrian access from
Grand Central and Bond Street) up to roof
level. The atrium up to 3rd floor is designed
for general office loading. The ‘clearstorey’ is
essentially a planted roof slab with a lightweight
steel roof over the atriums. The roof slab is only

44 on Grand Central

situated over the central lift and toilet core
and will be used for various electrical and the
mechanical plant.

The central atrium
penetrates all office floors
and encourages visual
and physical cohesion

Environmental Factors
As Rudolf Pienaar, Growthpoint Properties
Offices
Divisional
Director
explained,
“Growthpoint strives to create quality office
space which works best for our clients. Green
building is essential to providing spaces in
which businesses can thrive. Thoughtful design
was applied to 44 on Grand Central, creating a

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