Spotlight on Excellence: SAPOA Property Development Awards 2023
According to the organisation, “SAPOA is constantly interrogating the categories and improving the criteria for the Property Development Innovation Excellence Awards to acknowledge all building types. The interest in the awards shows that they are serving a purpose in ensuring that we not only acknowledge the best property designs and developments, but also showcase the growth of the commercial property sector despite the economic challenges we face in the country.” And the 2023 winners are…
Commercial Office Developments Award
WINNER: 110 OXFORD
Architect: Paragon Architects
Gaining this prestigious honour underscores our talent for blending refinement and functionality within commercial development. Our award-winning project sets new heights for small-scale office developments by cleverly integrating design and practicality to create an inspirational environment where professionals and companies can prosper.
Location:
110 Oxford Rd, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
Completion date:
17 November 2022
Certification:
4-Star Green Star Office Design V1.1 rating
Type of building:
Commercial office development
Project size:
4 800m²
Corporate Office Developments Award
WINNER: 8 MERCHANT PLACE
Architect: Boogertman + Partners
Winning the SAPOA award is a significant validation of our dedication and hard work, recognising not only the design but also the effective collaboration that took place between us and the client. Our commitment remains steadfast in maintaining an innovative, sustainable, and client-focused approach across all our projects.
Location:
8 Merchant Place, 1 Fredman Drive, Sandton
Completion date:
1 November 2019
Certification:
4-Star Green Star Public & Education Building V1 Design rating
Type of building:
Commercial office development
Project size:
3 500m²
Interiors Award
WINNER: THE RIDGE, PORTSWOOD PRECINCT, V&A WATERFRONT
Architect: StudioMAS
The V&A Waterfront continues to strive for excellence and has raised the bar when it comes to sustainability by focusing on circular design and development, with The Ridge as a primary example.
Location:
The Ridge Building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Completion date:
April 2019 – December 2020
Certification:
6-Star Green Star Office V1.1 Design and As-Built ratings
Type of building:
Commercial property building
Project size:
8 500m²
Mixed-Use Developments Award
WINNER: OCEANS UMHLANGA
Architect: Elphick Proome Architects
Winning the Mixed-use Developments award is a testament to Elphick Proome Architecture’s innovative design prowess, strategic vision and commitment to enhancing urban spaces. The accolade recognises our ability to seamlessly integrate residential, commercial and recreational elements, showcasing excellence in creating dynamic environments that redefine the way people live, work and interact.
Location:
Lagoon Drive, Umhlanga, Durban
Completion date:
2 September 2015 – 14 April 2023
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Mixed-use development
Project size:
28 000m²
Industrial Developments Award
WINNER: PICK N PAY DISTRIBUTION CENTRE – EASTPORT LOGISTICS PARK
Architect: ICM Architectural Studio
ICM Architectural Studio is proud to have been involved in this industry-leading and world record-breaking facility. We are extremely grateful to have worked with a consulting team that is at the forefront of the industry, which resulted in the project rolling out smoothly, on time and within budget.
Location:
Kempton Park, Gauteng
Project dates:
2021–2023
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Distribution centre
Project size:
162 000m²
Innovative Award, Sustainability Award and Overall Winner
WINNER: HASSO PLATTNER D-SCHOOL AFRIKA
Architect: KMH Architects
This award acknowledges our efforts in having applied our expertise and professional services along with the entire consultant team, in realising a building that provides optimal human comfort and functionality while keeping green principles at the forefront, ultimately creating a flagship 6-Star Green Star building that contributes significantly to the green building landscape in South Africa.
Location:
Cnr Woolsack & Cross Campus roads, Rosebank, Cape Town
Project dates:
2015 (inception), 2020 (construction), 2022 (completion)
Certification:
6-Star Green Star Public & Education Building V1 Design rating
Type of building:
Education building
Project size:
5 500m²
International Award
WINNER: RADISSON BLU MOSI-OA-TUNYA LIVINGSTONE RESORT
Architect: DSA Architects
WSP Group [the developer] is proud to have been involved in this project. It is important that developers are recognising the benefits of reducing their environmental footprint, in terms of energy, water and the embodied carbon in materials. It is a growing trend for visitors to be discerning about the holiday destinations that they choose, preferring to vacation in more responsible resorts.
Location:
Livingstone, Zambia
Project dates:
Completion in mid-2022
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Hotel resort
Project size:
17 691m²
Other Developments Award
WINNER: DR PIXLEY KA ISAKA SEME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Architect: TV3 Architects
The Dr Pixley ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital project is a flagship project for Enza Construction and solidifies our place as a leading infrastructure and solutions-driven contractor in the healthcare capability in South Africa. This achievement not only validates the collective hard work of the Enza team, but is also an indicator of our commitment to serving and building communities.
Location:
310 Bhejane Street, KwaMashu, Durban
Project dates:
Completion in March 2022; official opening on 24 November 2023
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Memorial hospital
Project size:
86 000m²
Refurbishments Award
WINNER: BOARDWALK MALL
Architect: MDS Architecture
The design is cognisant of integrating into the existing architecture and creating a streetscape that has developed over time. Pedestrian access points integrate the precinct into the urban landscape. MDS Architecture is honoured to have designed the iconic Boardwalk Mall where one is able to step out onto the beautiful beachfront promenade directly from the shopping centre.
Location:
Marine Drive, Summerstrand, Gqeberha
Project dates:
May 2021 – September 2022
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Shopping centre refurbishment
Project size:
31 400m²
Residential Developments Award
WINNER: THE ELLIPSE WATERFALL
Architect: dhk
This award endorses dhk’s approach to designing multi-residential accommodation, which is to create a landmark development characterised by creative and unconventional form. It recognises our expertise as creators of elegant, contemporary structures that meet the client’s brief while also responding to the needs of residents in and around the precinct.
Location:
Waterfall City, Midrand, Gauteng
Project dates:
2 September 2015 – 14 April 2023
Certification:
4-Star Green Star Multi-Unit Residential V1 Design ratings for phases 1 and 2
Type of building:
Residential
Project size:
45 000m²
Retail Developments Award
WINNER: MERINO MALL
Architect: MDS Architecture
Merino Mall features a unique combination of contemporary architecture and integrated local art. The design establishes an experiential sense of place, paying tribute to the site’s heritage while meeting environmental and social challenges. MDS Architecture is thrilled to have been recognised by SAPOA – a testament to a winning partnership with Moolman Group and Abland.
Location:
Gert Sibande District, Ermelo, Mpumalanga
Project dates:
July 2021 – October 2022
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Shopping centre
Project size:
28 600m²
Student Accommodation Award
WINNER: APEX STUDIOS
Architect: GASS Architecture Studios
As the first recipient of the SAPOA Student Accommodation Award, Apex Studios reflects the contribution to the well-designed and executed urban architecture that GASS aims to produce, and we are proud to set a standard for this building typology. Apex studios form part of the new national THRIVE Student Living Portfolio of buildings, and promotes a student living experience with a variety of support, and communal spaces and offerings.
Location:
10 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg
Project dates:
September 2021 – December 2022
Certification:
EDGE Preliminary (Design) certification in December 2023
Type of building:
New student residential building with alterations to existing heritage buildings
Project size:
17 265m²
Heritage Award
WINNER: PEAK STUDIOS
Architect: GASS Architecture Studios
With the great importance and value placed on architectural heritage in the Western Cape, this recognition from SAPOA serves as a great acknowledgement of the pursuit of regeneration and development within a heritage-rich built environment by means of sensitive and functional integration, instead of mere replacement – something integral to the GASS philosophy.
Location:
368A Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town
Project dates:
October 2021 – December 2022
Certification:
EDGE Final (Design) certification in December 2023
Type of building:
New residential building with additions and alterations to existing heritage building
Project size:
11 424m²
Merit Award
WINNER: OCEAN SCIENCES CAMPUS EXTENSIONS, NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY
Architect: SVA International
SVA International is extremely proud to have been recognised at such a prestigious event. This project aimed to challenge the traditional notion of “spaces of learning” and establish a new identity for the campus while creating a modern, state-of-the art academic and research facility.
Location:
15 Gomery Avenue, Gqeberha
Project dates:
Completion in 2022
Certification:
None
Type of building:
Additions and alterations to academic and research facilities
Project size:
22 000m²
