Location
Umhlanga, Durban
Year
2018
Typology
Commercial Offices
Status
Completed
Umhlanga / Durban
CCI offices
Project Summary
Anchoring a prominent corner in the heart of Umhlanga’s thriving business district, this commercial office building presents a contemporary architectural language rooted in clarity, elegance, and urban integration. Defined by its sweeping glazed façade and rounded corners, the structure communicates transparency and openness, while vertical fins and slender columns introduce rhythm and refinement.
A sculpted podium base activates the street edge with pedestrian-friendly entries and retail offerings like Vida e Caffè, ensuring the building participates actively in the public realm. The material palette—glass curtain walling, light-toned cladding, and concrete—speaks to both environmental performance and corporate sophistication. Generous setbacks, colonnades, and deep recesses provide passive shading and mitigate heat gain, enhancing indoor comfort. Functionally, the building offers flexible floor plates, ample daylighting, and a seamless flow between office and amenity spaces, aligning with the demands of high-end tenants while reinforcing its role as a key node in Umhlanga’s urban narrative.
