The interior fit-out was designed to be a dynamic and versatile
multi-floor space, with innovative and mobile structural elements
and furniture. The intention is for the flexible environment to fluidly
facilitate collaboration, interaction, and innovation for all users.
Conceptually, the space is informed by an African geometric
design language, drawn from African settlements, fabrics
and surfaces: abstracted circular, angular and linear fractal
elements, which are integrated into the structural and aesthetic
elements of the GEAIC, creating a uniquely African, yet global,
contemporary corporate spatial design. This ethos is drawn
through the use of local African materials and products, facilitated
through the most contemporary and innovative of African
industrial design.
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As such, the fit-out of the Customer Experience centre,
healthcare experience, and training and development centre
showcases and teaches users about GE’S technological drive
towards African localised sustainability in the industries of energy,
aviation, healthcare, oil and gas, and transportation.
In terms of skills development, points in the Green Star
SA socio economic category were targeted. For example,
the demountable and glazing supplier sent out specialized
technicians from Europe to train the local installation
teams on the bespoke products that had been specified,
their installation, maintenance and functionality. Other
specialised training took place on the high performance ceiling
materials specified.
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