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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
AUGUST
2017
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CEMENT & CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY
BUILDINGS UP TO THREE STOREYS
Winner – Glen Crescent House
Glen Crescent House is an excellent showcase of concrete. Not
only is concrete the principal structural element in this project, but
it is the primary finish for walls, floors, roofs, ceilings, columns and
elements such as staircases, fireplaces and water features. The
wide range of architectural concrete finishes and formwork-induced
textures demonstrate the versatility of concrete as a construction
material and as a superior finish of choice. Textures imprinted with
lime residue from formwork contrasts with highly polished and
pigmented concrete surfaces and precast staircase elements to
create a sophisticated concrete palette.
Set against the landscape this
meticulously executed house not only
blends in, but it is a celebration of the
poetic surface qualities which only
concrete can achieve.
*Commendation – Rupert and Rothschild
New Classique Winery
BUILDINGS GREATER THAN
THREE STOREYS
Winner – Sol Plaatje University
Library
This bold and original project pushes
the boundaries of architectural and
engineering design, which required very
high expectations from the concrete to
perform not only as a structural but also
as an aesthetic material. The result is a
EXCELLENCE
and
INNOVATION
with concrete
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa’s Fulton
Awards, often dubbed the Oscars of the concrete
industry, recognises and honours excellence and
innovation in the design and use of concrete, a core
component of the Society's mission.
The winners and receivers of commendations for the 2017 awards
were announced and honoured at a special gala weekend held
recently at the Champagne Sports Resort in the Drakensberg, which
was attended by more than 300 guests.
PPC were the Anchor Sponsor for the 2017 Fulton Awards
which are a tribute to the late Dr 'Sandy' Fulton, a recognised world
authority in concrete technology. Addressing the guests at the
gala dinner, CEO of the PPC, Darryll Castle said, “It is against the
backdrop of the need to build for sustainability that PPC has once
again chosen to be the Anchor Sponsor of this year’s Fulton Awards,
celebrating the significant contributions made by key players across
our industry value chain. We’re proud to have contributed to many
of the flagship projects that have been entered this year – having
partnered with architects, construction companies and clients to
enable the development of everything from infrastructure to office
parks, each with their own unique role and purpose.
As always, our partners have been able to leverage our technical
expertise and quality testing facilities throughout, ensuring that
these become legacy projects in their own right”
Concrete Society President, Hanlie Turner, in presenting the
awards, stated “the Fulton entries this year once again showcase a
fine regard for form, function and finish as expressed in concrete.
Inspired architectural and engineering design is supported by
innovative construction practices, advances
in material properties and an emphasis on
meticulous finishing.
This is all due to the vision, commitment
and proficiency of the project teams; the owners
and clients, the designers, material suppliers
and contractors”.
The number of finalists this year reached 30, and
each project was visited on-site by the judges over
a 4-week period. The three judges for the awards in
2017 are:
• Bryan Perrie – managing director, The Concrete
Institute and a Non-Executive Director of the
Concrete Society
• Stephen Humphries – executive director, Nyeleti
Consulting
• Daniel van der Merwe, professional architect, PPC
Glen Crescent House.