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CONTENT MAIN FEATURE 10 | Trade Kings’ Boom Plant
MATERIAL FOCUS 32 | ZPCs’ 600MW Plan
PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE 34 | The National Gallery of Zimbabwe
DESIGN EVENTS 40 | The Launch of PPC Imaginarium Zim
DESIGN NEWS 41 | The Home EcoKit
CONSTRUCTION NEWS 44 | Masimba Holdings Ltd
INTERIOR DESIGN 49 | Empire Living Opens Doors
PUBLISHER Structure And Design Media DESIGN & LAYOUT Tami Zizhou Tich Majena PHOTOGRAPHY Michele Fortmann CONTRIBUTORS Michael Nott Zvikomborero Mandeya MARKETING Clive Mapfumo Victoria Ndavambi +263 779 141 137 +263 783 851 516 +263 8644 224 569 SUBSCRIPTIONS
PROPERTY GUIDE 60 | Pam Golding at Pevensey Road
TRAVEL DESIGN 70 | Sandalwood Lodge
ZIM CONSTRUCTION COUNCILS 86 | Masvingo ZBCA Annual Congress
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PUBLISHER’S MEMO A camera image is the most faithful representation of a scene. The image that falls on the photographic plate is precisely what the camera will be pointing at. Today – with sophisticated computer retouching and all manner of digital doctoring – it’s hard to know what to trust. And in these post-truth times, trust is more important than ever. In this issue we would like to applaud our photojournalists Michele Fortmann and Tamirirashe Zizhou for their services to photography. Their true-to-form photoshoots have rendered our showcase of Zimbabwe’s construction and design sectors a success. Read, enjoy and share our volume 7 as we showcase: A 5-year investment plan and the largest financial investment in Zimbabwe from Zambia estimated at $50 million, 3.5 tonnes of washing powder per month at maximum capacity, enough to significantly reduce the country’s bill of import and inversely increase the bill of exports to other countries in the region and beyond. Congratulations to Tradekings on their new ultra modern high tech manufacturing plant in Workington Harare. Main feature - Page 10 The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to set up three
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solar power plants in the country, 100MW will be drawn from each new plant set for Gwanda, Matobo and Munyati. A worthy ZPC effort to improve national electricity supply once actioned. An additional 300MW from the current 750MW set for the Kariba Power Station multi million-dollar extension. In conclusion, these projects once operational will increase national generation capacity by 600MW. - Page 32 Our space of the month is Empire Living on 51 Steven Drive, Msasa. A brilliant new showroom, home to some of the most modern brands in interior design as well as a coffee shop. The reception area gives you an easy glimpse of what you can expect. - Page 65 Formerly Murray and Roberts and now Masimba holdings limited, the corporation and their dedicated staff have undoubtedly the most experienced and specialised skills pool of any similar company in the Country. The company has a proud history of nearly a century in construction and engineering projects across the region. Here is an interview piece on their THE NEW SME MARKET project. - Page 44
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looms over Workington Text by Michael Nott Photos Supplied by Boom and Tami Zizhou
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RADE Kings Zimbabwe’s new detergent plant in the Workington area of Harare is impressive and definitely not easy to miss. The six-storey tall blue process building and adjacent spray-drying tower are the most prominent features of this project, visible from quite a distance. However equally impressive once on site is the engineering, design and workmanship within the warehouses and around the main process buildings. A timely and welcome addition to the Workington area which at present is characterised by out-dated and run-down warehouses, buildings and manufacturing plants. Through this investment and having concluded construction in August of this year, Trade Kings Zimbabwe will very shortly commence local manufacturing of various detergent brands and products including the popular Boom and Xtra Detergent Powders and Paste. These products have until now been imported from Zambia through Zim-Kings Trading, local Distributors of various Fast Moving Consuming Goods. The decision to invest into a manufacturing plant for these products was motivated by the huge success of the above detergent brands over the past few years, together with the Government’s call for companies to move towards local manufacturing instead of importing products. Subsequently, in late 2014 Trade Kings Zimbabwe formally presented a document to The Government of Zimbabwe that outlined their ability, resolve and commitment to invest US$50 million over a five-year period starting in 2015 into the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing sector in Zimbabwe. The detergent plants project represents the initial phase of this investment, estimated to be in the region of approximately US$15million. Situated at numbers 10 and 14 Douglas Road in the Workington area of Harare, Trade Kings Zimbabwe are currently commissioning both plants and hope to commence manufacturing before the end of 2017. Commercial production was originally scheduled for late-2016 but due to unforeseen circumstances this was delayed until this year. Once operational, Trade Kings Zimbabwe
will initially produce 1,000 tonnes per month of detergent powder and paste product, making them the only large-scale manufacturer of detergents within the country. The total plant capacity however, is 3500 tonnes per month of detergent product. The strategic goal for Trade Kings Zimbabwe is to steadily increase production to full capacity over a 2-3 year period, wherein approximately 1,500 tonnes per month will be made available for local consumption and the balance available for export into neighbouring countries including Mozambique, Botswana, Malawi, South Africa and Zambia.
In addition to this, Trade Kings Zimbabwe will employ between 250 and 300 people - many of whom will be directly involved in production and develop skills associated with state of the art machinery and equipment. The modern high-tech detergent plants have been supplied by Ballestra S.p.A of Italy, world renowned leaders in spray drying technology and plants of this nature who have worked closely with local artisans, technicians and Trade Kings Zimbabwe staff in training them on the use and operation of their technology.
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The outside units are available in two sizes – 3 x 6 metres and 3 x 8 metres. If you’re down-sizing these are great for storing personal possessions like furniture and other household goods. Storagemart even have a delivery truck so they can collect goods from clients’ homes, offering convenience and safe transport. The units are completely waterproof and safe from rodent damage. They are large
enough to store a car or a boat if you’re planning to be away for a while. They’re also ideal for small business operators like plumbers or landscape gardeners to store materials and tools safely. The driveways are wide enough to allow easy access for vehicles. They have roller shutter doors specially supplied by South African firm Seranda, which are of the highest security rating.
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The design of the structure is specifically geared towards the unique manufacturing process required for dry powder detergents. The manufacturing and packaging plant is highly automated and continuously computer monitored for efficiency and safety. The blue tower, complete with kingfisher blue cladding accommodates all the processing equipment to produce powder
slurry which is then sprayed into the tower. Within the tower various dry and liquid raw materials are mixed and processed in a series of stages to produce a powder slurry. The various supporting infrastructure and utilities including compressed air, steam and process water are all fed into the process building. Construction of the process building was the most complex engineering feat of this project. It began by demolishing the old >
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collection of small buildings on the site, excavating weak soils and backfilling much stronger soils brought into site. This was followed by piling foundations and the casting of an enormous concrete slab. The tower was then built floor by floor, starting with the steel skeleton of massive beams all bolted together.
The exterior Chromadek cladding was attached to the skeleton and the interior staircase was welded into place. Because of the unusual height of the structure it has been designed to be able to vibrate slightly in response to wind, temperature and other factors.
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Using a kind of formwork called Bondek the ‘ceiling’ of the ground floor was constructed and the concrete slab cast on top. Bondek is an extremely strong type of formwork ideal for concrete slabs that remains in place forming a permanent composite block, saving on the cost of steel reinforcing. It also helps save construction time and it allows for longer spans to be cast. Each slab had to have voids to allow pipework and other equipment to pass through, and it had to have bolts set into the concrete to fix the associated apparatus. The process was repeated over six floors. Fitting the final crowning piece of equipment – a giant steel tank like structure - was quite an engineering feat in itself. The structure had to be lifted up six floors in one piece by crane and then gently lowered onto the bolts to secure it. The bolts had been set into the concrete slab and there was practically no tolerance if the bolts didn’t line up correctly. Thankfully it fitted into place perfectly. From the process building, detergent powder slurry is fed into the spray drying tower. This silo-like tower hanging off a massive ring beam is in effect an enormous drying and evaporation tower which reaches temperatures of up to 350 degrees centigrade. The flues are vents which supply hot air to the tower as required for drying purpose. The crow’s nest structure near the top of the silo allows workers to monitor the inside of the silo and control a series of rings which move up and down inside the tower scouring the sides to clean accumulated debris.
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Interestingly, this part of the process is extremely environmentally friendly as no waste is produced at all, and the entire process has been approved by the Environment Management Agency (EMA). From the spray tower the dried powder is then post-dosed to add perfumes, speckles and other heat sensitive chemicals before being conveyed into a series of hoppers, within the packaging section. Currently the plant is packaging the product into buckets, boxes and sachets but it will soon be packaging washing paste as well. Like the whole manufacturing process the packaging section is also highly automated and computer monitored with different packaging machines supplied from Italy, India and South Africa. Unlike the powder plant referred to above, the detergent paste plant is a much simpler and smaller operation that has been neatly designed and constructed within one of the warehouses.
Paste production utilises the same raw materials as for powder and following a series of mixing and dosing is packaged directly as a semi-liquid product into sealed packaging. Both plants, including the structure and the equipment together with a significant amount of pre-fabricated steel, was shipped and assembled on site in over 70 container loads. Construction within the plants was managed using local contractors whereas the mechanical installation, instrumentation and electrical installation was done by local labourers working closely with Ballestra engineers. Similarly commissioning of the plants and packaging machinery will be done by the Engineers sent from the various suppliers, who will train Trade Kings Zimbabwe in the operation and maintenance of such high tech machinery. Trade Kings Zimbabwe managed the project through Piet Rinke, a specialist in civil engineering structural design and project management together with Rory Harley – a specialist in process and chemical engineering.
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13 Favourite Kitchen Countertop Materials Choosing the right kitchen countertop can be tricky (and expensive!). Before splurging on such a big update, check out the pros and cons of the top kitchen countertop materials to help you select the right one for your space.
Practically maintenance free, engineered quartz countertops are stain, acid, scratch, heat and impact resistant and, thanks to their non-porous surface, don’t need to be sealed like natural stone countertops. Available in a wide range of colours and patterns, quartz typically ranks close in popularity to the perennial top choice: granite.
grey-toned veining in Carrara or Calacatta marble isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, it also helps to disguise wear and hide light stains. With timeless appeal, this stone gives any kitchen a decidedly high-end look and, although the cost is comparable to some granites, marble is porous so staining can be a problem. Regular sealing and special care with anything acidic to prevent etching will keep the creamy surface looking its best.
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Still the top choice of most homeowners, traditional granite countertops offer a high-end look that adds to your kitchen’s value while providing a durable prep surface. Because granite is a natural material, variation in the stone’s pattern is common and, for most people, adds to its appeal but can make matching up slabs tricky. In most regions, the cost of granite and quartz are comparable but natural granite requires a bit more care than manufactured quartz to keep its good looks — wipe up all stains quickly, especially oils, wine, acids and soda, and follow a regular sealing routine — typically once a year.
A twist on popular polished granite, honed granite gives a soft, matte finish instead of the traditional glossy look. Like polished granite, honed granite is just as resistant to scratching, chipping, cracking and heat, making it one of the most durable kitchen countertop options around.
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CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS Concrete countertops are highly customizable — you can choose any stain colour and texture. Concrete mixes well with many different materials, such as glass, tile and marble to create a one-of-a-kind look. Aside from its eye-pleasing appearance, it is energy efficient — when the temperature in your home rises, concrete captures the heat and releases it when the temperature cools down. SOAPSTONE COUNTERTOPS
LAMINATE COUNTERTOPS By far the most budget-friendly option, laminate countertops are enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to new patterns that resemble natural stone, wood or even quartz at a fraction of the cost. Retro, mid-century looks like the ubiquitous boomerang and bright, saturated colours are other trendy choices to consider. WOOD COUNTERTOPS For a warm, cottage kitchen look, opt for butcher-block-style wood countertops. Both decorative and functional, this hardworking surface is ideal for food prep — properly sealed, wood countertops are sanitary even for chopping meat. Unlike other budget-friendly options, like laminate, wood is highly heatresistant so you don’t have to worry about putting hot pots and pans on the surface. MARBLE COUNTERTOPS The current darling of the design world, the 30
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STAINLESS STEEL COUNTERTOPS Stainless steel lends a modern, industrial look to stylish kitchens. The metal surface coordinates with any colour and is one of the easiest countertop materials to clean — just wipe off stains with a cloth and mild soap. The most appealing characteristic of this material is its ability to inhibit bacterial build-up, making it the most hygienic countertop available. GLASS COUNTERTOPS Aside from its sleek, streamlined appearance, glass countertops have many benefits. Glass can be cut into any shape and texture and the colour options are endless. Although it’s a pricier option, the popularity of glass countertops is on the rise thanks to its modern look. It’s easy to keep clean and its non-porous surface makes it stain-resistant and one of the most hygienic countertop materials available. For durability, choose glass that’s at least 1 inch thick and tempered
Highly stain and bacteria resistant, soapstone is a non-porous natural stone that’s available in a range of grey tones from light to dark, all with subtle veining. Unlike other natural stones, it doesn’t require yearly sealing but regular applications of mineral oil will help to disguise any surface scratches, add sheen and deepen the stone’s colour over time. TRAVERTINE COUNTERTOPS A beautiful countertop that can give a classy old-world look. If you don’t fill and seal its pitted surface, it can trap food and bacteria and absorb liquids, which makes it more high maintenance than other countertop surfaces. Despite its high maintenance, this material is one of the most aesthetically pleasing choices and brings a warm, inviting feel to any kitchen design style. TILE COUNTERTOPS Tile countertops are a great choice if you want an inexpensive material that’s easy to maintain. It’s simple to coordinate with or mix and match with different design styles. Best of all, if you’re handy, a tile kitchen countertop is a do-it-yourself project that you can tackle in a long weekend. FROM: Kitchen Design Guide by hgtv.com
RECYCLED COUNTERTOPS The eco-friendly choice, recycled countertops come in a variety of sustainable materials, including concrete, glass, paper, composite and plastic. Usually a mix of pre- and post-consumer products, recycled countertops are available in a wide range of colours and textures.
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SOLAR PROJECTS IN ZIMBABWE via CR
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he Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to set up three solar power plants in the country. This is in a move to improve the supply of electricity. The power plants, each with 100MW capacity, will be in Gwanda, Matobo and Munyati. “From a given notice, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority is in receipt of an application from the Zimbabwe Power Company. They will construct, own, operate and maintain the proposed 100 MW Insukamini Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant at Valindre Farm of Matobo district in Matabeleland South Province.” the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) said this in a recent statement. Recently, ZPC sought permission from the State Procurement Board to cancel a $113 million contract for repowering of Munyati Power Station awarded in 2015 to an Indian firm Jaguar Overseas Limited, citing delays in securing funding for the project.
EXTENSION OF KARIBA DAM At the moment, ZPC is undertaking a multimillion extension of Kariba Power Station. This is by a further 300MW from the current capacity of 750MW. Chinese firm Sino Hydro is undertaking the expansion work, with China also providing the bulk of the $533 million funding. Zimbabwe’s electricity demand stands at 1,400MW. The actual generation is around 980MW. The imports from South Africa and Mozambique add to the remaining balance. The southern African nation also plans to upgrade its oldest coal fired power plant, Hwange; in a $1.3 billion project. 32
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In conclusion, this project is expected to increase generation capacity by 600MW.
ZIMBABWE’S SOLAR FOR RURAL CLINICS PROJECT GETS GOVERNMENT GO AHEAD Zimbabwean Government supports solar installations at all its rural clinics to reduce challenges of power cuts and recurring costs associated with generator use; a senior Government official has said. This is particularly in provision of maternal health services. Media made a tour to Beatrice Rural Health Centre. This is one of the 35 rural clinics piloting the solar system. According to Dr. Bernard Madzima, Family Health director in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, at night it becomes difficult for midwives to assist mothers to deliver when there is no proper lighting. “Previous assessments have shown that most generators were no longer functional. In cases where they are still functioning, the clinic might not have fuel to run them,” said Dr Madzima.
“This innovation falls under the low cost, but economic intervention. We can adopt this as a strategy for the whole country. Considering that we have abundance of sunshine in the country, this is something we are willing to look at and find ways of financing installations at all our clinics,” he asserted. Dr Bolan Madede, Beatrice Rural Health Centre medical officer agreed that clinics were finding it difficult to assist mothers to deliver at night. “In most instances, the midwives make use of candles. These have either been bought by the clinic or by the expecting mother herself,” he said. The solar system makes work easier for our health workers. This because lighting from a candle is very difficult to assist mothers to deliver. It is especially when there is need for suturing,” he further explained. Mashonaland East is the first province to install the solar system. It is specifically for maternal health. The system was piloted by a local company, Zim Energy. It seeks to reduce maternal deaths and complications by providing lighting to all clinics.
SOLAR SYSTEM INTERVENTION “A solar system would be the best intervention to ensure reliable power in rural clinics. Bearing in mind limited financial resources at most of the clinics,”Dr Madzima suggested.
The solar suitcase comes with four LED lighting bulbs and charges cell phones. It also has LED headlamps that come with their own rechargeable batteries.” Zim Energy cofounder Mr Wadson Muchemwa said.
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HE National Gallery of Zimbabwe building stands as a marvel of Modern Architecture. According to the Manchester Guardian, in May of 1956; the Gallery Building’s formal features maximised on light and space. The building stood as a testament to a general zeal for development which was prevalent in the Federation; the realization of a dream to which the likes of Sir Stephen Courtauld and Sir James McDonald, among others, was to manifest. There was moreover, a diffusion of Cultures in the three colonies which was to follow. 60 years on, the attention to functionality and abiding to purpose are symbolic of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe’s place in the architectural world. Immense skill, knowledge and experience were important in recognising the catastrophes associated with such architectural structure. It is only the National Gallery of Zimbabwe and the Harare City Library which were built using similar architectural design. These buildings are therefore of architectural and aesthetic importance to the city of Harare.
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of Zimbabwe turned 60 years this year and received the honour of hosting the International Conference on African Cultures (ICAC) in September. It saw the attendance of delegates from all over Africa and the world.
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The National Gallery of Zimbabwe was constructed during the colonial era under an act of parliament. In 1943, Sir James McDonald, Cecil John Rhodes’ friend bequeathed £30 000 for the purpose of building an Art Gallery and Art Museum in then Salisbury. Nine years later, the Southern Rhodesia Government appointed an inaugural board to investigate and decipher on how such a gallery was going to be built. The following year in 1953 saw the establishment of a statutory Board
of Trustees who became responsible for the building’s set up. The Statutory Board was responsible for the equipping and administration of the proposed institution. The Salisbury City Council presented a site in the Salisbury Gardens and a competition was held amongst Architects within the Federation for a suitable and applicable design for the building. This was assessed by two Johannesburg architects trained at the Royal Institute of London. The competition was open to architects registered as residents in the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The winners of the architecture competition were the firm Montgomerie and Oldfield, a practice which operated dually from Salisbury and Lusaka. It was pertinent to the design of the building to have the guidance of an experienced gallery art expert, thus necessitating the appointment of Frank McEwen. It was designed as a functional building capable of displaying any object for exhibition to its advantage with movable partitions in the main Galleries and the provision of open air sculpture galleries. The Gallery purposefully utilizes natural light and hence has low electricity consumption. This is regulated by glass domes and skylights on the roof which are raised at a height that allows light to fully immerse the internal structure and be conveyed by the largely white interior. The Thomas Meikle Library can operate without power as it capitalizes on daylight, and at night time, the space runs on fluorescent lighting which is low cost as opposed to use of tungsten filament lighting. Spaces such as the Courtauld, Takawira and Munyaradzi
Galleries operate on a centralized lighting system that may leave vicinities dimmed out when they are not in use. The Matemera Gallery at the Northern end of the building, relies on fluorescent lighting at night, but stands as the brightest space during the day as the central air conditioning cannula splits comparably lower skylights which offer both aesthetic and utilitarian design appeal. The Gallery floor is covered by soft cork floors and acoustic tiles acts as a barrier against the transmission of noise, effectively insulating any room where this material is installed. Flooring made from cork helps save money on heating and cooling expenses. These help keep noise from transmitting down through the floor, or up through the ceiling. It also helps keep out unwanted heat energy during the hot season or keeping it in during the winter. Less energy is used in trying to control the temperature of the interior space. The acoustic ceiling tiles are sound-absorbent. The aural characteristic of the Gallery’s flooring is crowned by the suspended public announcement speaker system fitted on
the ceiling. Box speakers are suspended alongside the lighting at a lower suspension level, wherein sound is limited to travel around all the gallery spaces when the framework is automated. An external speaker for the public address system is mounted outside the Gallery to cater for audiences in the Sculpture Garden. The Takawira Gallery possesses a purpose built niche and projector room which is set at a distance that allows for film screenings. The space can occupy up to 150 viewers, and coupled with the aforementioned public address system which can be managed from the projector room, the speaker box system may be regulated to a portion of the gallery which requires sound.
care of Paintings and Graphics separated from the storage of Sculptures and carvings, a carefully regulated system. The ventilation to the rest of the structure right up to the penthouse is originated from this enclave on the north eastern tip of the building, ensuring that the audience and the artworks are fully considered against the contrastive climates of Zimbabwe. A Sculpture Garden which is located at the back of the Gallery creates a natural atmosphere as it is surrounded by flowering trees and birds. The Sculpture Garden is usually used to cater for events and other outdoor exhibitions, such as the recent Rock Art Exhibition.
With regards to air conditioning, a boiler room at the east end of the building served as the central point for the ventilation; serving the Storeroom for the Collection with specifications for the
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centre of changes around the site of its construction. One can call it a vantage point to some of the most major additions to the CBD as well as the gardens behind it. An easy example being the introduction of iconic buildings like the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, NSSA Building as well as the now Monomutapa Hotel. The latter will soon be doing another expansion in the area.
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The backdrop of the green creates a scenic and calm environment for CafÊ customers and a walk through the space reveals the cancellation of the sounds of the city. Another aspect to note is the art shop has since been renovated to create a more indoor feeling. During its construction the art shop area was covered in lawn and it had no roofing just as it still is now. The Gallery has another amazing feature visible. Every building is supposed to have gutter which protects the foundation by ensuring that it does not flood with water as water damages the building’s structure. Additionally flooding penetrates deep into the earth causing server damage to the foundation. Foundation pilings that are not penetrating load bearing strata can move, break or shift due to flooding causing intense foundational and structural damage which may lead to the collapsing of the building. To deal with this, architects placed gutters inside pillars. These round pillars not only service a purpose of storing gutters but also support the building. One may say they perform a two in one function. There is an expansion joint right down the centre of the gallery. An expansion joint is 36
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a mid-structure section designed to relieve stress on the building material caused by building movement induced by thermal expansion and contraction caused by temperature changes, sway caused by wind seismic events, static load deflection. Joints bisect the entire structure as it marks a gap
though all walls, decks and plazas. Expansion joints are used to bridge the gap and restore building assembly function while accommodating expected movement. When the building experiences temperature changes for instance when the structure
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heats up, the building material expands. This causes the expansion joint to close down, thereby compressing the expansion joint system. Another aspect of the building is the architect’s scientific consideration of temperature changes that would pose a pulling effect in the Gallery. To deal with this on top of the building there are three quarter quarry stones. Quarry stones have a rough, unpolished surface and are extracted straight from the quarry.These act as buffer controlling temperature changes as they absorb and radiate heat. This is why the Gallery‘s interior experiences favourable cool temperatures. The quarry stones on top of the building controls temperatures in the interior. Rainfall can also damage buildings as the water contains acids, hence to deal with this above the roof there are waterproofing tiles. These keep the rooftop deck water tight. When the gallery completed, it was cited by international art and architectural publications as one of the finest contemporary gallery buildings. The building’s total cost without equipment was $420,000, that is, an inflated figure of $3 802 920 today. This monumental landmark has stood at the southern point of the Harare Gardens and in its 60th year of erection, one can only look forward that it shall remain decked in the brilliance of its construction; shine as the architectural gem which it was intended to be and with hope stand forever where it has for over six remarkable decades.
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PPC IMAGINARIUM LAUNCHED IN ZIMBABWE
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osted in partnership with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, the PPC Imaginarium Awards is a modern art and design competition for emerging artists to showcase their talent through the medium of concrete. Interested persons can now register for the 2017/18 competition now for a chance to launch their careers, with a R100 000 grand prize. For winners and finalists in Zimbabwe, prizes will be in the USD equivalent.
our experience and vision, reminding us of our diversities and our commonalities, our past and our future, our challenges and our opportunities. The Zimbabwean arts sector is rich in talent, but is often left behind when it comes to financial support and investment. We hope that as we continue to support Zimbabwean artists over the coming years, we will begin to see more businesses supporting the arts community, helping its growth and nurturing its vibrancy.”
Established in 1913, PPC has produced cement used to build many iconic landmarks and constructions across Zimbabwe. The Imaginarium Awards had been run in South Africa by PPC and they thought it worthy to extend them to Zimbabwe. At the cocktail opening the International Conference on African Cultures at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, which was sponsored by PPC, the Imaginarium Awards were launched.
The PPC Imaginarium has six disciplines that can be submitted in, which are, Architecture, Fashion, Film, Industrial Design, Jewellery and Sculpture. Concrete is after all a very versatile material. On the night of the launch,
Speaking at the event, Head of PPC Zimbabwe Mr Kelibone Masiyane expressed that their vision is to be a powerful force for development of African infrastructure and people. He went on to highlight that wherever PPC is present, they strive to invest in, and uplift local people and communities. He also hinted that the PPC Imaginarium would be a long term partnership, saying: “The nature of art is to convey, through line, shape, colour…through sound and movement…, the experience and vision of the artist, in a language that is both distinctive and universal. This language in turn broadens 40
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PPC architect, Daniel van der Merwe, gave a detailed overview of how the competition works and also showed past year’s winners and what they came up with. The judges will be looking for outstanding craftsmanship, aesthetic appeal, as well as a balance between technical excellence and commercial appreciation in the six categories. Interested artists and designers may enter in up to three categories but they can only submit one entry per category. Category winners will receive R50 000 or USD equivalent and runners up R15 000 or USD equivalent. ENTRY IS AT www.ppcimaginarium.com.
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Masimba Holdings Limited talks about the new Eastgate SME market
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ASIMBA Holdings Limited, T/A Masimba Construction Zimbabwe (Masimba), is a well-established Zimbabwean contracting and industrial group, providing innovative engineering and infrastructure client solutions to the agriculture, commercial, communications, housing, mining, water and public sectors within the Southern African region. The company was previously called Murray and Roberts (Zimbabwe) Limited, who have a proud history of nearly a century in construction and engineering projects across the region. So despite a relatively recent name change the corporation and their dedicated staff have undoubtedly the most experienced and specialised skills pool of any similar company in the country. Just a few of their recent projects include the JMN International Airport and Nkulumane Shopping Centre in Bulawayo, Three Anchor House and the Old Mutual Centre in Harare, the Theology Department and the Health Sciences block at Africa University in Mutare, as well as various embassies, banks and government buildings, industrial buildings and medical facilities. Masimba have also been the main contractors for a variety of different housing projects ranging from luxury cluster homes to low cost housing projects. They have successfully completed shopping malls and hotels from Beitbridge in the south to Victoria Falls in the north. Other projects include Mining, Water, Energy and Transport infrastructure. The company currently employs around 800 people in fields as diverse as project management, quantity surveying, engineering and steel work, surveyors as well as a large contingent of skilled and semi-skilled workers like brick layers and carpenters. In addition Masimba has a well-developed corporate social responsibility programme. They provide extensive bursary training programmes in the fields of quantity surveying, civil engineering, information technology, and purchasing and finance disciplines. They also sponsor employees on various leadership and technical training programmes and support employees with membership to their line of
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professional bodies. Group policy dictates that the company spends 2% of its payroll cost on training, so they are looking to build Zimbabwe in terms of manpower and skills and not just bricks and mortar. Masimba offers industrial attachments to students from various tertiary institutions such as the University of Zimbabwe, Midlands States University, and National University of Science and Technology, the Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare Technical Colleges as well as National Vocational Training Centres. Masimba is currently the main contractor for the exciting new Eastgate SME market in Harare. Michael Nott spoke to Masimba on behalf of Structure and Design magazine about their involvement in the new development. The development is financed by Old Mutual as part of their vision to uplift and invigorate Harare’s Central Business District. Work on the project started in early 2016 and construction is now in full swing and
expected to be completed in April next year. The project is the first of its kind in Zimbabwe and the region. (See Structure and Design issue 6 which featured the concept behind the new development.) The new marketplace has been designed by local architect Mick Pearce – world renowned for the design of the main Eastgate Mall – and it’s expected to radically change the way vendors and small scale businesses operate in the city centre. Structure and Design (S&D): Were there any particularly difficult problems in preparing the site? There were a lot of older existing buildings which had to be demolished. Was it difficult to accomplish the demolition in such a confined space with busy roads around? Masimba Construction (MC): The demolition contract was awarded prior to the main works and this was done by others. The only problem we encountered was demolition of underground concrete – this involved existing foundations, ground floor concrete slabs and other concrete structures below ground. We had to break
through these structures for us to install foundation piles, bases, ground beams and also underground services namely sewer and storm water pipes. This demolition slowed down foundation works since the amount of concrete encountered was not envisaged. S&D: Were there problems getting heavy machinery onto site – like cranes or front end loaders? MC: Traffic was a problem, especially during peak hour, for delivery of bricks, cement and concrete aggregates. We however resorted to delivering plant and materials to site during off peak hours. In addition we faced problems on Wynne Street where the car washing vendors along this street have been reluctant to move from the parking bays and this resulted in a restricted passage of normal and delivery traffic. S&D: Were there any challenges presented by the existing buildings on all four sides? MC: There was no problem with existing buildings and our construction methods took this into account. S&D: How did you manage to get large quantities of materials onto site? MC: Our planning entailed that we had enough material on site for targeted activities, so we did not have to over stockpile material on site. In any case we used evenings and early morning to move materials to site. S&D: Were the excavations for foundations difficult? MC: The only reason the foundations became difficult to install was because of the existing buried concrete floor and other concrete structures that we encountered during excavations. We had to employ chemical blasting techniques and specialised excavator mounted hydraulic hammers to break some of the concrete. We could not use conventional blasting methods due to the project being in the CBD and the proximity of the surrounding buildings.
from which suppliers? MC: The majority of the materials were locally sourced and the following is a list of some of the key supply partners on the project:-
S&D: How long has the project taken so far and when is it scheduled to be completed? MC: It has been eight months since we started and the project is expected to be completed by 30 April 2017.
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S&D: The progress of the construction has been very fast so far. Was this because Masimba are well organised and have excellent project managers? MC: Progress of construction has been fast because of programme coordination strategies put in place between ourselves, the project managers, consultants and the architect Mick Pearce. S&D: Did Masimba manage to source most of the building materials locally? And if so 45
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S&D: Did you need different construction crews for – bricklaying, plastering, plumbing, electrics? How many different crews did you need to oversee and supervise? MC: We needed different crews for different tasks e.g. excavation, concrete works, shuttering, reinforcement, bricklaying, plastering, plumbing, electrics, structural steel installation, roof sheeting and roller shutter doors. S&D: Can you tell me a bit about the history of the company and the change over from Murray and Roberts to Masimba? MC: Masimba is an established clientfocused civil engineering and building construction company serving the Southern African region. It carries out work in the following fields of construction:• Civil Engineering • Roads and Earthworks • Buildings • Housing • Structural Steel – Fabrication and Erection
The company was established in 1952 and subsequently listed on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange in 1972. Prior to rebranding to Masimba Holdings Limited in March 2013, the company was known as Murray & Roberts (Zimbabwe) Limited. S&D: What was your relationship like with the architect and with City of Harare Town Planning Department? MC: Our relationship with the Architect, Project Managers and City Inspectorate Department is excellent. S&D: Looking back, were there any difficulties which you have managed to overcome or any problems you would have dealt with differently. Have you learnt more from this project? What aspects are you most proud of? MC: The last rainy season had more than usual rainfall and we had challenges working in the wet conditions. The first task of the project, when we commenced, was gravel backfilling over the site to the required
design levels. The rains disturbed us a lot. The situation was not helped by the fact that there was an existing concrete floor slab that we were covering with the gravel. In the wet conditions, this slab was now acting like a membrane, holding on to the rainwater runoff, thereby creating a pond of water over the whole site. Accordingly, we changed the sequence of construction in our original method statement and deployed specialised methods in order to deal with the complexities of the situation that we were faced with. We are very proud about how we carried out the concrete works from foundation level (pile caps and ground beams) to columns to the mezzanine (1st floor) beams to mezzanine slabs. There was good co-ordination among shutter hands themselves and also with steel fixers and the concrete gang. We ended up with quality finishes to the structures including higher than specified design strength of all concrete structures.
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DREAM CREATE LIVE WELL DESIGNED AND READY FOR BUSINESS, WE TOOK A TRIP TO MSASA TO SEE THE NEW ELITE INTERIORS SHOWROOM. THE LOOK AND FEEL GAVE A PROMISE FOR OUTSTANDING PRODUCTS AND A HIGH LEVEL OF QUALITY. IT TURNS OUT IT WAS ALL THAT AND MORE...
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T IS every designer’s hope to have beautiful products to sell. Crafting the very best designs into brands that will be sought after in the market. Taking it a step further is looking for an ideal place to showcase the designs and to convince said clients to purchase. It is therefore important to build or design the perfect places, to adequately express the creativity and highlight the level of craftsmanship easily when anyone visits the space.
Our space of the month is Empire Living on Steven Drive, Msasa, which on Friday 22nd of September saw Elite Interiors open the doors to their brilliant new showroom home to some of the most modern brands in interior design as well as a coffee shop. The reception area gives you an easy glimpse of what you can expect – a departure from the norm and celebration of international standard products.
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This room is home to a fabric library and a selection of pillows, furniture pieces and decorative accessories. Their talented staff is warm and ready to receive and help with all of the details. There is great contrast in the different wallpapers put on every wall, and the room feels alive. The lighting is also great and it is easy to flip through the different fabrics as well as the curtain samples in the adjoining corridor leading into the showroom.
The opening event for the showroom was well planned and well attended. A bright affair that was undoubtably memorable. It makes sense that a shop housing design brands would have a very well designed showroom. It is however, not an obvious fact. Empire Living’s interior design is on point. Whether the furniture is arranged into a picture perfect ensemble with other objects and fabrics or simply stacked with other products, it is a simple thing to see each piece and the execution of its design. The warehouse based setting houses all the brands, sited perfectly in a calculated use of space. There is no clutter and the attention to showing detail and craftsmanship is obvious. The first brands you notice are Elite Interiors and Adam Seager as you walk in.
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Elite interiors have their beautiful armchairs and sofas throughout the space. Each piece looks comfortable and durable, the amazing level of detail only matched by the great value.
Adam Seager makes stunning handmade bespoke timber furniture. His entry into design was driven by an innate curiosity and his creativity allows him to come up with very unique and unforgettable pieces of art.
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There is Piccolini, who do gorgeous children’s interiors, characterised by the soft colours and gentle objects in their set-up. Hire Society integrates well within the interiors concept, as brides come to them for their wedding dÊcor and end up seeing all the other furniture and services on offer. They boast a lot of unique props and pieces too. Lastly is Rossal Roasters, their very own little coffee shop where customers can come and have a cuppa while shopping. They thought the smell of fresh coffee and vanilla adds to the shopping experience and the overall ambience of what Empire Living is about. 53
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Historic home sensitively modernised
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his exquisite family home has it all. It’s been extended, renovated and brought right up to date, while still maintaining the gracious and elegant old world charm of the original house. The house was built in 1930 and bought for the princely sum of £800 – a small fortune in those days. The renovations and extensions have been done in stages over the years by the current owners with the help of local architect Sarah Morgan, well known for her skill in updating and modernising older homes while still retaining their unique charm and character. Older traditional houses often have a somewhat awkward layout of a series of little separate rooms divided by long passageways. The windows are usually small so the rooms tend to feel stuffy, dark and isolated – just the opposite of the current trend towards more relaxed, open plan living where space and light are of prime importance. The house has been adapted to perfectly suit the current young family’s needs and the
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interior spaces have been opened up and transformed into generous, airy, interleading rooms. Most of the interior walls of the old house have been removed or re-modelled to make the spaces flow better and there are now plenty of bigger windows and French doors to let the natural light flood in.
Plus there’s loads of outdoor space with two large covered verandahs – one on each side of the house – perfect for relaxed outside entertainment, al fresco dining or just chilling out. On one side the long verandah has ample space for a comfortable seating set up, as well as an informal bar area, with a >
> wider outdoor dining area at the end that can easily accommodate ten people. It overlooks the well established secluded garden that’s tranquil and relaxing. On the other side of the house the smaller verandah overlooks the swimming pool and tennis court – the
perfect spot to put up a hammock and enjoy an afternoon nap. Both verandahs have traditional round cement columns defining the spaces and supporting high tongue and groove ceilings with exposed beams, so they’re cool and breezy even on the hottest summer day.
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The house sits comfortably on one and a half acres of beautifully landscaped garden with older well established trees. It has an automated built in irrigation scheme and a borehole to service the garden and the house. There’s also a big backup generator to cope with power cuts as well as secure parking for two cars and an ample shady parking area for visitors. There’s an electric gate with intercom system that leads onto a brick paved way with a flagstone path to the front main entrance. The front view of the house is pleasingly symmetrical with large Dutch gables either side of a low garden wall. It’s reminiscent of a modernised version of a Cape farmhouse on a grand estate. The path leads through a low garden wall into a delightful, welcoming small courtyard with formal water features on either side. The front door is protected by a small pillared portico and the symmetry is maintained with a pair of matching windows either side. The door is a simple design of teak with large glass panels and almost double standard width so it’s impressive without being overpowering. 62
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The door opens onto a very generous entrance hall with a view through double doors to the formal dining room and to the lounge beyond. The immediate impression, enhanced by the high ceilings and the exquisite hardwood floors is one of space, light and simple uncluttered elegance. The hardwood floors run throughout most of the reception areas (and even the kitchen) so they provide a linking theme to the different spaces. The formal dining room is a large elegant space and still retains the old pressed metal ceilings from the original house which adds warmth and character to the room. Past the dining room is the formal lounge with a large fireplace and views out to the verandah and the garden. 64
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To the right of the entrance hall double glass doors lead to one of the smaller lounge areas with the kitchen beyond, while to left is a small guest bathroom and the bedroom wing. There are three lounges altogether – one formal area and two smaller more intimate and cosy TV lounges. There are two dining areas – the formal ones for grand dinner parties - plus a smaller more relaxed family dining area.
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The kitchen is a very ample space with loads of storage and counter tops and enough space for a big centre table and chairs and still enough room left to move around comfortably. Big windows on three sides and the high ceilings add to the feeling of uncluttered space. The wooden floors and the country style cupboards and units give the kitchen an almost farmhouse-style charm.
There are four bedrooms in total, all with newly updated en suite bathrooms and views out to the garden through big windows or French doors. There’s also a big home office/study room with doors out to the garden making it an ideal working environment. The house is ideally located on Pevensey Road in Highlands, a small quiet road off the main Enterprise Road, so there’s easy access to town as well
as to Newlands, Chisipite and Borrowdale. This charming family home is priced at $1.2 million Contact JULIET HARRIS – 0772 307 645 MANAGING DIRECTOR PAM GOLDING PROPERTIES / Zimbabwe. 9 Hurworth Road, Highlands / Harare /Zimbabwe. Office: +263 (4) 443254 - 6
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Our range of furniture designs caters to individual tastes and budgets. We combine simplicity and elegance to furnish the modern through to the traditional with timeless refinement. Our flooring and decking is recognised for its unparralleled rich beauty, and capacity to withstand all types of extreme weather and harsh chemicals. It is also resistant to fungi, rot and termites. Chosen because of its durability and low maintenance, our Teak flooring is well suited to outdoor applications as the teak oil in the wood protects the hardwood flooring for many years.
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Attention to design: SANDALWOOD LODGE Photos Courtesy Of Sandalwood Lodge | Plan And Elevation Courtesy Of Galleria Celso Text By Michael Nott
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HEN the current owners of Sandalwood Lodge were looking for a suitable property to establish upmarket boutique accommodation they saw and fell in love with the house at 11 Quorn Avenue in Mount Pleasant. They could immediately see the potential to develop the property into something quite extraordinary. They made an offer which was at first rejected but a year or two later in 2011 they were able to purchase the house and begin to develop it into the lodge. It was a Mediterranean style house with high tongue and groove ceilings that followed the pitch of the roof and big windows overlooking a well established garden with a tropical feel. The original house had four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a kitchen and separate lounge and dining rooms, a study, and a large verandah overlooking the landscaped gardens. The original hand drawn landscape plans for the garden still exist, although somewhat faded and yellowed with age. Each tree on the plan – including the two sandalwood trees that give the lodge its current name - is numbered with a corresponding key at the bottom, so it was almost like a botanical showcase. The house was designed by local architect Anthony Wales Smith and built in the 1970s. Wales Smith was regarded as one of the first architects in Zimbabwe to design houses that take into account local conditions rather than copying European style bungalows. (See: Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe by Oyekan Owomoyela, Greenwood Press, 2002.) Abed Khalatbari had already designed some other residential properties as well as the Avondale Cafe Nush, so he had very clear ideas in mind for re-designing the Quorn Avenue to transform it into
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the luxurious guest lodge which is today. (After completing Sandalwood Lodge, Khalatbari went on to design the new Cafe Nush at Borrowdale Village Walk featured in Structure and Design volume 6.) With the assistance of local design gurus Galleria Celso – design consultants and interior architects – it took around three months to draw up the final AutoCAD plans for the new transformation. Planning approval and permission for change of use from City of Harare took a while longer and work finally started in 2012. The demolition of some of the interior walls, the new built additions and renovations, and the final interior decor details took a relatively quick 18 months, and the new Sandalwood Lodge was opened in 2013. Anthony Wales Smith was able to view the new renovations and gave his whole-hearted stamp of approval for Khalatbari’s design.
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DINING OFFICE KITCHEN
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The new lodge is relatively small with a total of nine rooms, all en suite. There’s the exceptional Executive Suite as well as two other luxury suites contained within the main house. All three rooms are decorated with simple, understated, modern elegance with outstanding fixtures and finishes. Most of the furniture and fittings, like the headboards, bedside units, wardrobes and desks, were designed and custom built by Khalatbari to ensure that their look is perfectly attuned to the overall interior design scheme. Texture rather than colour defines the look, so the headboards are padded with leather and the linens and fabrics are of exceptionally good quality. The floors in the bedrooms, as in the main reception rooms of the lodge, are 15mm industrial wood laminate, which is both durable and beautiful, and adds a very warm, luxurious feel. The high ceilings that follow the sloped pitch of the roof have been retained, and extra windows have been added to rooms. Each room has a private deck overlooking the garden, so the rooms feel spacious, light and airy. 74
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A clever design idea which shows Khalatbari’s attention to detail is the small niches either side of the double bed. The space was too small to accommodate conventional bedside tables and the pillars on either side of the bed are structural and couldn’t be removed. The ingenious solutions – cut niches out of the pillars, add a built in table tops big enough for a bedside lamp, a book and a coffee mug, and turn the entire wall between the pillars into a headboard.
There are two self catering suites with ultra-modern, state of the art kitchenettes. The ground floor selfcatering unit was converted from the old garage and a second suite was added on top making a double-storey structure to the left of the reception area. These suites also have wood laminate floors and high ceilings and plenty of windows. The ground floor suite has large French doors that open onto the garden courtyard and be opened up fully when working in the kitchen. They have modern, high
spec en suite bathrooms with a both a shower and a bath tub to relax in and soak away your cares. The kitchenette areas have an induction cooking plate that has specially formulated cooking utensils which work together with the plate to ensure safety and convenience. They also have extractors over the cooking area to whisk away any unwanted cooking odours so the rooms always stay fresh, a microwave, and a large fridge. 75
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Across the garden courtyard are four more double rooms with en suite bathrooms and the outstanding attention to design details incorporated in all the other rooms.
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The courtyard has a unique water feature which consists of water falling across a clear sheet of glass. Behind the glass are wooden logs and a small motor blows up
paper flames in orange, red and yellow so that at night it looks as if there are flames behind the glass.
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All the rooms have Egyptian cotton linen and top quality bath towels, as well as DStv, Wi-Fi, universal power points and air conditioning. The rooms are also sound proofed so guests can enjoy a restful night’s sleep.
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In the lodge’s main reception areas there is a formal dining room which steps down to the main lounge with a fireplace for cooler evenings. The lounge has big folding wooden doors opening onto a large decked area where more relaxed meals can be enjoyed. Behind the lounge is seating for the breakfast area as well an honesty bar where guest can help themselves. There’s a large outdoor verandah lounge area, part of which is covered with a translucent Perspex roof. When it’s too sunny white fabric drapes can be swathed under the Perspex to control the sun. The other part of the verandah is underneath the conference centre and has open arch ways on two sides with large stone clad pillars that enhance the Mediterranean atmosphere. The upstairs conference venue has large windows overlooking the garden. The windows can be blacked out for video or power point presentations and there are facilities for video conferencing. The venue can accommodate 18 delegates around a boardroom style table or up to 30 delegates in cinema style seating.
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Just beside the arched verandah are a fully equipped gym and a sauna for guests to enjoy. There are even weekly yoga sessions held here and guests are free to join in if they wish. It’s conveniently close to the swimming pool so guests can enjoy a swim after a workout or a sauna session.
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The footprint of the main house has remained largely unchanged, although the interior arrangements of the rooms have been substantially altered. With the addition of the new rooms and the gym and conference centre the area has more than doubled from around 300 square metres to around 700 square metres. And all of this has been accomplished without encroaching on the extraordinary gardens and still maintaining a cool, uncluttered Mediterranean atmosphere, adapted to our African conditions. Khalatbari had the initial vision to transform the old house and also acted as project manager and interior decorator. It’s a tribute to his design aesthetic, attention to detail, and his ability to imagine the house’s potential. For more information contact: info@sandalwoodlodge.co.zw or visit their website: www. sandalwoodlodge.co.zw
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“BUILDING CAPACITY AND LINKAGES FOR LOCAL PARTICIPATION IN MAJOR NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS� Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) is proud to host their Annual Conference at Great Zimbabwe Hotel, Masvingo from the 8th to the 10th of November ending with a Golf Day on Friday 10th November 2017. ZIMBABWE BUILDING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE & GOLF DAY 8 th TO 10TH NOVEMBER 2017 PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE To build the capacity of local contractors by linking them to policy and decision makers as well as critical stakeholders and ensure local participation in the construction business. PRESENTATIONS Speakers will deliver papers on issues relating to the construction industry, locally, regionally and internationally. Topics will touch on infrastructure rehabilitation, maintenance and development through building the capacity of local players and then linking them to relevant stakeholders in policy, decision making and financial services sectors. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Delegates will comprise stakeholders in the built environment, government officials, trade attaches, ZBCA members ,architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, real estate agents, property developers, tertiary institutions, rural and urban councils, town planners, investment authorities, suppliers and service providers to the construction industry. PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ZBCA prides itself of a growing and active membership. Sponsorship and brand marketing opportunities range from co-sponsoring dinners or lunches, to sponsoring the main conference or branded conference regalia. There is also limited exhibition space. Profile your brand by partnering with us. Unpack the numerous opportunities available in the construction sector. Those interested, please feel free to contact ZBCA: Tel: +263 4 779 283-4 Fax: +236 4 796 256 Email: zbca@comone.co.zw / zbcaoffice@gmail.com , 2nd Floor, Office 202, Saint Barbara House, 115 L. Takawira Street & N. Mandela Avenue, Harare. Website: www.zbca.org/ Facebook page REGISTRATION FEES All fees are payable directly to the Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association Account: Members: $
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The Risky Business of Project Management Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza, PMP.
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ne of the critical knowledge areas learnt and practiced in project management is Project Risk Management. Lack of such knowledge compromises the probability of project success. Most other research papers will list lack of, or poor risk management amongst the litany of reasons for project failure. Project management is a very risky business due to the uncertainty of the next minute, hour, day, week and year. Proactive risk management is crucial, more so these days when the business environment is ominously fluid due to the advent of the digital disruption and cyber threats.. Project Management Institute’s (PMI) ‘A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge,’ (PMBOK 5th Edition), defines Project Risk as “an uncertain event or condition that, if it occurs, has a positive or negative effect on one or more project objectives such as scope, schedule, cost, and quality.” The Association of Project Managers (APM) states that a risk is “an uncertain event or set of circumstances that, should it occur, will have an effect on achievement of one or more objectives” - APM Body of Knowledge 6th Edition. Add to this the modified Murphy’s Law “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, if not managed .” The PMI definition is preferred because it balances both the pessimistic ‘threat’ and the optimistic ‘opportunity’. History is fraught with cases of project failure due to poor risk management. A classical example of a project that poorly managed risk is the oft-mentioned Titanic, which took 4 years in development and only 4 days at sea. The ‘unsinkable’ Titanic set sail on April 10, 1902 with about 2,229 passengers on its maiden voyage, but sank 4 days later with a loss of over 1,500 lives (68%) who could not be saved because of lack of risk management. Very recently Maersk, the Danish shipping giant Maersk reported in a press release on 16 August, 2017 that:“In the last week of the quarter we were hit by a cyber-attack, which mainly impacted Maersk Line, APM Terminals and Damco.
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Business volumes were negatively affected for a couple of weeks in July and as a consequence, our Q3 results will be impacted. We expect the cyber-attack will impact results negatively by USD 200-300m.” This was the ‘NotPetya’ malware, which attacked a number of global giants on 27 June 2017. Maersk did have risk response plans in place e.g. information security measures, but alas these were not enough. Risk management entails the following 6 processes (PMBOK 5th ed.): • • • • • •
Plan Risk Management Identify Risk Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis Plan Risk Response Control risks.
These processes involve coming up with a risk breakdown structure (RBS), a tool used to identify risks, which are then assessed and prioritized using the probability/impact matrix. The risks are well elaborated on the Risk Register elaborated above, a document which lists the risks, their probability*impact ranking, potential risk response and responsibility.
to this new type of malware, A.P. Moller - Maersk has put in place different and further protective measures and is continuing to review its systems to defend against attacks.”
The result of these processes is the implementation of an elaborate strategy as follows:
Going back to the Maersk example, their response in the A.P. Moller – Maersk, Interim Q2 Report, August 2017 reports was:-
To conclude, I question that if international giants, the likes of Maersk, can be exposed to risks, what about local Zimbabwean giants in the telecommunication, banking, insurance, retail, manufacturing, mining and construction sectors, not to mention the public sector? I pose a straightforward question to the executive reader, “Are you performing Risk Management in your organization?” and “Do your project managers inform you about risk management through a risk register?” If your answer to any of the two questions is “No,” then the Murphy’s unmodified Law applies.
“Information security has a high business priority at A.P. Moller Maersk. This cyber-attack was a previously unseen type of malware, and updates and patches applied to both the Windows systems and antivirus were not an effective protection in this case. In response
My advice is, train your subject matter experts such that they become ‘au fait’ with project management best practice, and institute an enterprise-wide risk management framework in your organization regardless of its size.
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for opportunities (positive risks) – exploit, share, enhance, or accept; for threats (negative risks) – avoid, transfer, mitigate , or accept.
In other words, their risk response had been inadequate as they were caught unawares. It cost them $200m -$300m.
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