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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
FEBRUARY
2015
Menlyn Maine Investments is pioneering the Menlyn
Maine development – Africa’s only green city. In the latest
tranche of developments to be announced, it will invest
R750-million to develop three top-class, green A-grade
office buildings.
Henk Boogertman, main architect of Menlyn Maine confirms the
trio of quality office buildings will all achieve at least a 4-Star Green
Star SA rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa (GBCSA),
in line with Menlyn Maine’s exceptional sustainability benchmarks.
Menlyn Maine is South Africa’s first green, mixed-use city. It is
more than a collection of award-winning green buildings in one place;
everything between the buildings is designed to be environmentally
sustainable too, from sidewalks and streets, to parks and squares.
The benefits go beyond a lighter carbon footprint and lower elec-
tricity bills, to the enjoyment of a quality experience in a distinguished
address of choice for working and – in soon-to-come future phases
– shopping, entertainment and living, all designed to promote respon-
sible, healthy lifestyles.
As a partner of the Clinton Climate Initiative, Menlyn Maine is one of 16
green cities being built in various countries, and the only one in Africa.
“Its superb location has been a key factor in attracting top busi-
ness names to Menlyn Maine,” notes Linda Riley, leasing and invest-
ment advisor at Menlyn Maine.
Menlyn Maine is minutes away from the N1 motorway’s Atterbury
and Garsfontein interchanges, right off the main arterial of January
Masilela Road, and 500 metres from the main entrance of the super-re-
gional Menlyn Park Shopping Centre.
Its bustling location also means it benefits from exceptional
transport connections. This includes access to excellent transport
links, including three Gautrain bus stops, the new BRT bus system
and a taxi terminus. Menlyn Maine is designed to welcome pedes-
trians. Fewer cars on the roads also mean lower carbon emissions.
It is also surrounded by medical facilities, schools, and all the amen-
ities that come with being in the heart of the upmarket, growing
eastern suburbs of Pretoria.
Already under construction, the landmark 13 500 m
2
West Tower
Office Block is at the heart of Menlyn Maine’s vibrant future retail and
entertainment epicentre. This A-grade nine-storey office tower has
been designed to create flexible space for corporate headquarters or
a bustling multifaceted business environment. Located on the corner
of Aramist Avenue and Dallas Road, it will be ready for tenant occupa-
tion in September 2016 and offer ample parking at a ratio of 4,5 bays
to every 100 m
2
.
Opposite this iconic tower, The Indus Building will provide
9 500 m
2
of A-grade office space across five floors, allowing for the flex-
ible subdivision of offices. It is set for completion in late 2016. “Like
the other two new buildings it comes with naming rights for a major
tenant taking up more than half of each building,” explains Riley.
The Orion Building will be developed opposite the 3 200 m Regus
Building, which was completed in June this year. Standing in a prime
position at the new gateway to Menlyn Maine from January Masilela
Road, The Orion Building mirrors its neighbouring offices. The four-
storey building will provide 4 500 m
2
of environmentally innovative
and flexible lettable A-grade offices, suited to either a single or multi-
tenant environment. Its development will be demand driven, with
completion delivery possible as soon as late 2015.
“The benefits of offices in a green city go beyond simple environ-
mental responsibility,” explains Riley. “It also means smart building
design for energy efficiency, recycling, environmentally friendly waste
management and roof gardens. All this adds up to less operational
costs and more savings over a company’s lease period.”
PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS
TRIO
OF OFFICES
for Menlyn Maine
Already home to leading companies like BMW,
Nedbank and SAGE VIP, the multi-billion rand
Menlyn Maine green city development in
Pretoria is set to get 26 500 m
2
of new office
space in three new buildings from the end of
2015 to the end of 2016.
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