Sable Park, South Africa

A unique and beautiful addition to Century City.

Client

Rabie Property Group

Project date

2018

Sable Park is an award-winning office development in Century City, Cape Town. The development comprises two four-storey, 8,000 m² office blocks, one occupied by Discovery Health and the other by multiple tenants, including MTN. Located near Century City Urban Square and Sable Road, one of the main routes in and out of the precinct, Sable Park adds a contemporary and striking edge to the city’s growing business hub.

The opportunity

In 2015, Rabie Property Group appointed Zutari to provide structural and civil engineering services for the two office blocks, the combined basement levels, and the shared podium level. The scope of civil works included bulk earthworks, stormwater and subsoil design, and establishing the connection to existing civil services.

What we did

One key challenge was ensuring the lateral stability of the office towers without altering the architectural form. This was achieved through the use of soldier piles in the basement design, which minimised disruption to surrounding roads during excavation and construction.

The architectural design featured a staggered floor effect in one of the buildings, requiring large structural cantilevers that supported the concept without compromising structural integrity. Zutari’s design team implemented a post-tensioned slab system that expressed the architectural intent while ensuring performance and safety.

In the entrance atriums, the glazing support was carefully integrated into the façade design. Steel columns and beams were connected to the existing concrete frame with minimal visual impact, maintaining the clean and modern aesthetic.
Sable Park’s innovative design reflects the seamless integration of architecture and engineering excellence.

The outcome

Construction began in November 2016 and was completed in April 2018. The result is an ergonomic, open-plan, AAA-grade office development with a distinctive stacked and rotated block design. This unique form creates a dynamic and visually engaging structure that enhances the Century City skyline.

In 2019, Sable Park received the SAPOA (South African Property Owners Association) Award for Innovative Excellence in the Office Development/Commercial category.

Sable Park stands as a testament to world-class design and execution. Through close collaboration between the client, design team, and cost consultant, the project was delivered on time and within budget. Today, it remains fully intact, a reflection of its enduring appeal and engineering excellence.

Excellent engineering aligns seamlessly with a client’s vision and the architectural intent of a project. Sable Park demonstrates what can be achieved when collaboration and a commitment to excellence drive the process.

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