This 4,200 m² extension included a new high-bay racking system, additional loading docks, office mezzanine, and full energy-efficient LED lighting upgrade completed in 18 months while maintaining full operational continuity for the client.

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The office floor in this building is arranged within a triangular footprint, using the building’s geometry to guide a clear and functional workplace layout. Three wings radiate from a central zone, which acts as an organisational core linking departments, support spaces, and circulation. Offices, meeting rooms, and open-plan work areas are largely positioned along the perimeter to take advantage of natural light and glazing.

Workspaces are grouped into functional clusters to support straightforward navigation and departmental structure. Open-plan areas occupy the longer wings, while enclosed offices and quieter rooms are distributed to support acoustic control and privacy. Shared facilities such as meeting rooms, training areas, and pause spaces are placed between zones for convenient access and to moderate the linear length of the wings.

More specialised or low-activity functions are located at the tapered ends of the triangle, where the geometry supports focused work. Circulation connects the three wings in a continuous loop, maintaining clear boundaries between departments. Overall, the layout prioritises clarity, efficient movement, and a balance between open and enclosed work environments.

This commercial building presents a clean, contemporary architectural expression shaped around the operational needs of a security services company.

The west-facing façade is defined by a strong off-shutter concrete plane, accented with stone cladding, steel mesh screening, and a bold indigo side volume.

These elements together create a visually robust street presence that communicates permanence, professionalism, and controlled access—qualities central to the building’s original function.

The proposed office building is conceived as a low-rise, contemporary intervention that responds sensitively to its location within an established residential neighbourhood opposite Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

The design seeks to balance a professional commercial identity with a restrained scale and form that remains compatible with its domestic surroundings.

Fenestration is carefully controlled, with glazing concentrated along primary elevations to maximise daylight and views, while recessed balconies, overhangs, and vertical screens provide shading and reduce solar gain. These elements also contribute to privacy and acoustic buffering, responding to both the residential context and the intermittent activity generated by events at the nearby stadium.

The brief was for a practical, purpose-driven and functional industrial facility. The design uses robust materials — predominantly face brick and steel — for durability, low maintenance, and long-term performance.

The massing is straightforward and legible, with large internal volumes separated into different operational functions within the building. Fenestration allows for natural light without compromising wall space needed for internal services or equipment.