102 Rivonia Road, South Africa

A landmark office development in Sandton, 102 Rivonia Road sets a new benchmark in sustainable design and construction excellence.

Client

102 Rivonia Road

Project date

2014

Situated in the heart of Sandton’s business district, 102 Rivonia Road is a prestigious office development designed to reflect the stature of Ernst & Young in Africa. Developed by Zutari (formerly Aurecon Africa), the building combines architectural elegance with high-performance functionality.

The opportunity

The client required a flagship head office that would symbolise their growing presence in Africa. The design needed to accommodate future flexibility, meet Green Star sustainability standards, and be completed within a tight construction timeline. The site’s confined nature added complexity to the construction process.

What we did

The development comprises two towers: a seven-storey building with an active atrium and a thirteen-storey office tower, connected by a five-storey-high link bridge. Both towers sit atop a nine-level underground parking garage. Zutari employed high-strength concrete and a post-tensioning system to expedite construction and meet sustainability goals. The building’s double-glazed façades feature vertical fins to control natural light, while the use of concrete provided acoustic insulation, fire resistance, and thermal efficiency.
The towers’ sleek façades and sculptural form create a striking presence on Rivonia Road, embodying both innovation and corporate identity.

The outcome

Completed on schedule, the development achieved a 4-Star Green Star SA Office Design V1 rating in 2014. It offers modern, spacious office environments with premium finishes and remains a symbol of Ernst & Young’s commitment to excellence and sustainability in Africa. This project showcases how thoughtful design and engineering can overcome spatial and time constraints to deliver a world-class building. 102 Rivonia Road stands as a testament to Zutari’s innovation and Ernst & Young’s vision for Africa.

102 Rivonia Road redefines what a corporate headquarters can be – elegant, efficient, and future-ready.

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