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In architecture, as in all other operative arts, the end must direct the operation. The end is to build well. Well building has three conditions: Commodity, Firmness and Delight.
Optima Psychiatric Clinic
Hospitaalpark
Bloemfontein
In less than five months, the existing Bloemfontein Inn Guesthouse had to be transformed into a private psychiatric facility. This existing building required serious structural intervention. The main challenge however, was to meet the strict requirements of the Department of Health.
Existing rooms had to be sacrificed in order to let more natural light into the corridor and other public areas. The quality of light in any building plays a big role on the psychological state of its inhabitants. In this case the role was paramount.
17.06.2011
We are very excited about the new warehouse and offices we are currently doing for the Midas group. This is the first building that Midas owns, as opposed to other sites being leased. This new building is situated on a prominant corner in Hilton, towards the east of the Bloemfontein CBD. This site was previously known as Senwes, and during more recent years, Engine Parts Turbochargers. The building contains a 3500 sqm warehouse and 500 sqm offices. The existing building was demolished during this past week, and ground work for the proposed new building will start next week.
