Barloworld Head Office, South African Commercial Premises, HQ Building project, Photos
Barloworld Head Office in Tshwane, South Africa
Contemporary South African Office Building in South Africa – design by Nsika Architecture & Design
25 Nov 2019
Barloworld Automotive and Logistics Head Office
Design: Nsika Architecture & Design
Location: Centurion, Tshwane, South Africa

5-Star Certification for new Barloworld Automotive and Logistics Head Office in Centurion
Barloworld Automotive and Logistics Head Office, the first building to be completed in the mixed-use Irene Link precinct in Centurion, has recently been awarded a 5-Star Green Star SA Design Rating v1.1. Owned by Abland in partnership with Giflo Developments and SOM, Irene Link is a 75,000sqm precinct located along the N1 highway. The development vision includes a 12,000sqm retail and lifestyle centre, which is scheduled to open at the end of 2020.
The sculptural, contemporary building, which is designed to accommodate 380 staff members over four floors, rests on a podium formed by two naturally ventilated basements. In contrast to Barloworld?s previous offices, the building design incorporates a flexible, open plan work environment that allows for ease of churn, which is in synergy with the company?s intention of being future-focused and fit-for-purpose.

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