SAPOA Property Development Awards 2024

The annual SAPOA Property Development Awards for Innovative Excellence “recognise developments that excel in creativity, sustainability and economic impact. Judged by a panel of industry experts, the winners were chosen based on their design innovation, functionality, and contribution to community and economic development.” Here’s a line-up of the 2024 winners, announced in September last year.

CORPORATE OFFICE DEVELOPMENTS AWARD

WINNER: AVBOB SOUTH AFRICA BUILDING
Architect: Nsika Architects

Abland Property Developers is honoured to receive industry recognition for excellence. These awards reflect our commitment to innovation and strong partnerships with clients, professionals and service providers. We sincerely thank AVBOB for their trust and look forward to continuing to break new ground. – Grant Silverman, Abland Property Developers

INNOVATIVE AWARD

WINNER: LIBERTY TWO DEGREES – NET ZERO WASTE INITIATIVES (at various L2D malls)
Developer: Liberty Two Degrees

Eastgate Shopping Centre

Liberty Promenade

This recognition is a testament to our bold commitment to reducing our environmental footprint, while we continue to create value for all our stakeholders. Liberty Two Degree’s Level 2 Net Zero Waste achievement is attributable to a collective effort from the L2D team and service providers, and our tenants’ support and cooperation. – Liberty Two Degrees

Industrial Developments Award

WINNER: PLUMBLINK – EASTPORT LOGISTICS PARK
Architect: Empowered Spaces Architects

Winning the SAPOA Industrial Development Award for the eighth time since 2014 underscores our leadership in the field. It validates our commitment to blending architectural excellence with innovation, creating functional, iconic and empowered spaces. This recognition fuels our drive to continue pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional, sustainable designs for our clients. – Empowered Spaces Architects

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS AWARD & OVERALL DEVELOPMENTS AWARD

WINNER: NEW SCIENCE CENTRE – NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Architect: SVA International (Pty) Ltd

We are extremely proud to be associated with a project of this significance and grateful for all the recognition by fellow peers. This is further testament to the hard work and commitment by fellow professionals, contractors and the client to achieve the common vision and exceed expectations. – SVA International

MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS AWARD

WINNER: BARLOW PARK PHASE 1
Architect: GASS Architecture Studios

Winning the award for best mixed-use development is the culmination of a fantastic effort from the project team. Divercity Property Fund has a major role to play in providing the opportunity for affordable housing within 5km of Sandton CBD. This is a bold move in the affordable housing sector and has proven successful. – GASS Architecture Studios

REFURBISHMENTS AWARD

WINNER: BRIDGE CITY SHOPPING CENTRE
Architect: MDS Architecture

MDS Architecture strives to provide our clients with unique projects that fulfil the objectives set out by them – aesthetically, socially and financially. Winning the SAPOA award is validation from the property development community acknowledging all the hard work invested in the project by the team and promotes our project as a model of quality South African architecture. – MDS Architecture

RETAIL DEVELOPMENTS AWARD & HERITAGE AWARD

WINNER: EYETHU SHOPPING CENTRE
Architect: DBM Architects

DBM Architects’ SAPOA award for Overall Heritage and Retail Development recognises its transformative work on the Eyethu Retail & Lifestyle Centre in Soweto.By integrating and reimagining the historic Eyethu Theatre, the project preserves cultural heritage while creating an economically sustainable, community-driven space. The design balances history with modern functionality, ensuring long-term social and economic impact. – DBM Architects

TRANSFORMATION AWARD

WINNER: BALFOUR CLINIC
Architect: TJ Architects, Nelspruit

This award is a testament to our vision at TJ Architects – to shape spaces that inspire and transform lives. It celebrates our ability to deliver ground-breaking, sustainable designs that set new standards in excellence. This recognition fuels our passion to redefine possibilities and create a lasting impact in every community we serve. – TJ Architects

International Award

WINNER: IBTC HEAD OFFICE
Architects: SVA Architects and James Cubitt Architects Nigeria

Winning the 2024 SAPOA International Developments Award is an honour for us and a testament to Profica’s commitment to excellence, innovation and sustainability. This recognition highlights our team’s dedication to managing forward-thinking projects that make a positive impact on the built environment across Africa. – Profica, project manager

Interiors Award

WINNER: ATTACQ HQ, Waterfall City
Architect: Design Partnership Retail and Hospitality (Pty) Ltd

Winning the SAPOA Award for Office Interiors is a significant milestone for Design Partnership. This prestigious recognition validates our dedication to creating exceptional, employee-centric workplaces that enhance productivity and well-being, and is also testament to the positive impact great places have on our everyday lives. The award not only elevates our reputation in the South African market as a leader in workplace design, but also demonstrates what can be achieved through client collaboration.
– Design Partnership

RURAL AND SMALL-TOWN DEVELOPMENTS AWARD

WINNER: TSHAKHUMA MALL
Architect: MDS Architecture

This award recognises and promotes MDS Architecture’s principles of creating beautiful and functional architecture in all areas of the country. The rural and small-town areas are frequently overlooked when it comes to providing thoughtful and sensitive architecture, planning and the provision of relevant services. We are proud to have been involved in shaping the landscape of the Tshakhuma community in a positive and uplifting way. – MDS Architecture

STUDENT ACCOMMODATION AWARD

WINNER: THRIVE @ HORIZON HEIGHTS
Architect: Ruim Architects

We are thrilled that our student accommodation development joint venture has been recognised by SAPOA for excellence. The award highlights Growthpoint’s commitment to innovative, sustainable property solutions. Developing student accommodation inherently contributes to societal good. Thrive @ Horizon Heights, catering to students from the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Witwatersrand, opened in 2024. It was immediately popular and well-let with its vibrant, engaging spaces for living, learning, connecting and thriving. – Amogelang Mocumi, Growthpoint Student Accommodation Fund Manager