IDC Consultants http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za IDC Consultants - Architects Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:13:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 PREMIER HOTEL http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/premier-hotel/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/premier-hotel/#comments Sat, 05 Oct 2013 18:27:33 +0000 admin http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=111 THE IDEA

The renovation of an existing derelict office building into a new modernised hotel situated within the heart of Cape Town’s CBD, on the corner of Heerengracht Street and Hans Strijdom Avenue at the Fountains Interchange.

Two Concepts were derived out of the response to context

CONCEPT A

The introduction of floor to ceiling glazing on the facade contextually relates to the surrounding buildings by keeping to the regular grid of the existing building. The large amounts of glazing will make the building modern and maximizes the views of the surrounding context.

CONCEPT B

The appearance of randomly organised windows on each level breaking up the regular grid seen typically in the surrounding context. The irregularity of the horizontal placement of windows will create the buildings identity whilst still relating to the surrounding context. The irregular placement of windows is contradictory to the usual regular placement of windows making the buildings aesthetic uniquely modern.

 

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Cape Manor Hotel http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/cape-manor-hotel/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/cape-manor-hotel/#comments Fri, 04 Oct 2013 09:49:16 +0000 admin http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=182 The Cape Manor Hotel (part of the Premier Hotel Group) is located in the beautifully tree-lined Marais Road on the Sea Point promenade in Cape Town, commanding spectacular views of Table Mountain or the awe inspiring Atlantic Ocean.

The design involved the complete renovation of the existing Cape Manor Hotel, with the inclusion of a whole new additional executive top floor. The design aimed to maintain elements of the existing building, as well as enhance the buildings aesthetic with a new contemporary face-lift. Interior arrangements and overall finishes were also entirely redesigned and modernised to a 4-star status.

 

 

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PSG Offices http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/psg-offices/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/psg-offices/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:00:05 +0000 admin http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/?post_type=portfolio&p=3596 THE PROJECT

To design  and renovate an existing 1921 building into new offices for PSG. The program consisted of : Reception, five consulting rooms, boardroom, 22 offices, ablutions and kitchenettes.

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Amava Resort – Wave & Water Park http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/amava-resort-wave-water-park/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/amava-resort-wave-water-park/#comments Tue, 03 Sep 2013 18:05:29 +0000 admin http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=94 View Other Parts of Amava at the links bellow.

Amava Resorts – Villas

Amava Resorts – Welcome Centre

Amava Resort

Amava is a proposed resort development which will offer its customers an unparalleled mix of holiday activities, world class facilities, luxury accommodation and a combination of activities, sports and once in a lifetime experiences that is globally unique. It will have a focus on renewable energy and re-forestation that will go a long way towards making it a carbon neutral environment, and a social investment programme that will create a long term transformation of the prospects for the local community. Amava, from the Xhosa word for “experience”, will be a place where the holidaymaker can come for amazing holiday experiences, whilst experiencing a concept designed from the ground up to deliver the triple bottom-line focus of “People, Planet and Prosperity.

Wave & Water Park

The water park offering both an indoor and outdoor guest experience, a wide range of other sporting and leisure activities, multiple food and beverage outlets and an artificial lake for water sports and sailing. In addition, an 18‐hole links golf course is planned on the site close to the beach.

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LIVINGSTONE HOSPITAL http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/livingstone-hospital/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/livingstone-hospital/#comments Fri, 02 Aug 2013 15:00:34 +0000 admin http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/?post_type=portfolio&p=3585

 

 

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MVEZO http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/donec-ullamcorper/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/donec-ullamcorper/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:26:16 +0000 admin http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=113 The Mvezo project is a tourism initiative conference center in the Tembuland region.

In this pristine rural environment the birthplace of Nelson Mandela will reflect a legacy that has been built up over many generations of rich Tembu heritage and traditions. The region of Tembuland is responsible for the creation for the creation of our great leaders. We are compelled to ask what sets of historical and traditional circumstances prevail which have propagated a culture of resistance to oppression and the final liberation of all South Africans from a sordid past.

Informants and Constraints Conclusions:

•Tying an aesthetic together –there must be continuity in the architectural language adopted.

•The use of irregular jagged Lathe roofs, sensible colors, flat-roofs and irregular random geometries help to blend the site into its environment.

•Strong lines used in the structure serve as to counter and balance this tendency to integrate into the natural setting.

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An appropriate response

•Use of figurative motifs derived from natural forms located on site.

•How do we create a sense of place and belonging? What architectural language is necessary to achieve this?

•How do we best express ‘place’ in our architectural vocabulary?

•Understanding and sensitivity to the site.

•Situated ‘within the site’ as opposed to ‘separate from the site’

•Emphasizes a play between outside and inside.

•A feeling is created of moving through landscape and architecture, the two blended together.

•A building is not simply a shelter but rather an extension of the site.

Community Facilitation & Sustainability

•Need to incorporate current skills and develop new skill sets within the community.

•Need to create responses that speak to sustainable skills that will enhance and aid in skill creation and income retention

•Incorporation of simple materials in traditional builMding patterns and manners.

The Design Response was developed out of these key Informants and Constraints Conclusions. Thus Designing  and developing a project that evolved out of context, respected traditions and Created a sense of place for the locate community.
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Amava Resort – Villas http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/amava-resort-villas/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/amava-resort-villas/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:24:05 +0000 admin http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=105 View Other Parts of Amava at the links bellow.

Amava Resorts – Wave & Water Park

Amava Resorts – Welcome Centre

Amava Resort

Amava is a proposed resort development which will offer its customers an unparalleled mix of holiday activities, world class facilities, luxury accommodation and a combination of activities, sports and once in a lifetime experiences that is globally unique. It will have a focus on renewable energy and re-forestation that will go a long way towards making it a carbon neutral environment, and a social investment programme that will create a long term transformation of the prospects for the local community. Amava, from the Xhosa word for “experience”, will be a place where the holidaymaker can come for amazing holiday experiences, whilst experiencing a concept designed from the ground up to deliver the triple bottom-line focus of “People, Planet and Prosperity.

 

Villas

Accommodation will be in 730 premium quality, fully equipped villas each with either a lake or sea view. Each villa will be surrounded by indigenous flora re-planted as part of the re-landscaping of the land and close to all the Resort’s amenities. Cars will not be permitted in the Resort area giving the guest a safe and clean-air atmosphere to enjoy the activities and their accommodation.

Villas aesthetic

The villa aesthetic is one which is contemporary yet still bears strong reference to local and traditional building techniques. The appearance of the villa should reinforce the character of the resort and its location. It should also carry a sense o timelessness and tranquillity, making use of contemporary technology and construction techniques.

The villas have a strong rationality, simplicity and elegance in the overall form. These are qualities which are not associated with any particular “style” but are timeless and fundamental qualities. The finishes and detailing however will give particularity and character to the units, borrowing ideas from local traditions and applying them in an elegant and contemporary manner.

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Amava Resort – Welcome Centre http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/amava-resort-welcome-centre/ http://idcconsultantsgroup.co.za/portfolio/amava-resort-welcome-centre/#comments Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:00:24 +0000 admin http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=51 View Other Parts of Amava at the links bellow.

Amava Resorts – Wave & Water Park

http://localhost/modernize/?post_type=portfolio&p=49 Aim of Project

Showcase the Western Cape as the First on the Continent to Actively Train and Employ Local People with Disabilities and Youth at Risk using the Hospitality and Tourism Industry as the Vehicle and Stimulates the Basis for a New Market, Leading the Forefront in Universally Accessible Tourism Achieving the Ultimate Goal of Inclusive Tourism.

Programme of Development
Modern Restaurant and Functions Venue
Fully-Functional and Universally Accessible Hotel
  •   ± 30 Rooms
  •   Internal working ,Training Facilities
 Halfway House
  • Learn skills
  • Develop socially (through interaction with the public)
  • Have various responsibilities
  • Obtain an employment opportunity
  • Live outside the high risk areas where they currently habituate.
 Integrated Sports Training Hall
  • Creates awareness between Person with and without Disabilities.
  • Fosters a fun, physical and interactive experience.

New and Renovated Public Amenities

  • New Life-Saving Facilities
  • New Universally Accessible Public Ablution Facilities
  •  Upgrading and Continuation of Existing Boardwalk Pathway

New accessible routes to the beach and tidal pool areas

Rehabilitation of Existing Fragile Dune System in conjunction with EIA recommendations.
 Benchmark Sustainable architectural design
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