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Discovery place5/12/2023 ![]() We act with courage and challenge the status quo. We are honest, open, genuine and transparent in our work. We act and make decisions with integrity. We adapt to support the needs of our consumers, employees and the company. Discovery Place offers evidence-based practices through partnership with an extensive professional network and a dynamic introduction to the 12 steps. We take care of our brands, our viewers and our world. (4) Discovery Place is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing affordable drug and alcohol addiction recovery programs for men. We invest in the communities where we live and work. We leverage our global scale to drive value and deliver compelling, real-life content to viewers everywhere. We value our customers and partners both internal and external and strive to deliver remarkable experiences. We serve passionate enthusiasts with content that inspires, informs and entertains. We celebrate our wins, loudly and proudly. We tell the world’s stories like no one else can. We’re building and accomplishing what others only dream of. We are fueled by passionate creative talent and a pioneering spirit. We are dreamers, innovators and storytellers. We believe in our product, our value and each other. We celebrate our differences and embrace diversity. We are generous communicators and collaborate towards a common quest. The project team was subsequently reappointed to help deliver this world-class sustainable ‘smart’ precinct.We excel as individuals and thrive as a team, we have each other’s back, we push each other forward. One Discovery Place is the first building of the larger Sandton Summit precinct in Johannesburg. “The successful delivery of this project not only resulted in a flagship development for the client, but a landmark that differentiates it as the best in its field,” Smith points out. Utilising various digital platforms such as 3D modelling, CFD analyses, energy modelling and daylight and glare modelling, the Aurecon team was able to provide a fully-integrated BIM solution. World-class sustainable ‘smart’ precinctĪurecon also carried out in-depth analysis on the striking, curved façade that draws light into the building and is critical to the thermal comfort of the occupants. ‘Green’ initiatives included a highly efficient air-conditioning system, optimally-designed, energy-efficient lighting, grey and rainwater harvesting systems and water-efficient sanitary fittings, as well as carbon monoxide monitoring in the basement. ![]() This allowed the building to achieve the desired energy and water efficiencies and the responsible use of construction materials and waste-handling, in conjunction with requirements for occupants’ health and well-being. “From the very inception of the project, we worked in close collaboration with developers Growthpoint and Zenprop, Discovery the tenant and the entire professional team to first establish the sustainability objectives and then see these implemented throughout the construction,” Raytcheva-Schaap highlights.Ī critical role in this process was played by the principal contractor, a joint venture between WBHO and Tiber, as well as all subcontractors appointed for the various trades. Discovery Place Apartments is a fully accessible apartment complex with one bedroom and two bedroom apartments with roll-in shower stalls, central air, limited access entry, paid utilities, handrails throughout building, elevator and resident amenities that include a community room with kitchen and fireplace. “Being part of this landmark project has been an honour as well as a fantastic learning curve as to what can be achieved when sustainability, wellness and community are the golden thread throughout each design decision,” comments Smith.Īs the ESD consultant, Aurecon’s role was to integrate the design of the architecture and building services from a sustainability point of view, explains Yovka Raytcheva-Schaap, Associate, ESD Consulting & Project Management, Aurecon. The combined Gross Floor Area (GFA) of Phases 1 and 2 is about 150 000 m 2, or about 18 rugby fields, with an additional 24 rugby fields of parking space. You will find our main entrance on the west side of. ![]() One Discovery Place comprises a public-accessible ground floor plus eight levels of office space, a Tier 3 plus data centre and an activities-related feature roof level. Discovery Place is located next to Wichita Center for the Performing Arts at 9112 E.
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