C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E
T E R R A E T H E R A R C H I T E C T S, began operating in March 2000 as Zungu Jawoodeen Architects and re-launched as Terra Ether Architects on the 1st of June 2001.
The practice evolved through the definitive ideals that the partners believe in: TERRA - symbolic of Earth, and ETHER - symbolic of spirit, reflected a means of expressing a philosophy and vision of the type of architecture and practice that we represent.
TERRA ETHER have since inception been fortunate in being provided with the opportunities for engagement with a diverse range of projects and clientele. Our body of work includes large commercial projects, medical centres, social and luxury housing, hospitals, community facilities, schools, landscape architecture and sports and recreational facilities.
All of these projects bear testimony to our uncompromising commitment to the creation of an architecture that: is sensitive to its context and environment and to the diverse requirements and aspirations of the client and user. interprets human needs and promotes human virtues. is enduring, innovative and has imaginative spirit and creativeness within an industry that is often characterized by ‘the clutter of second-hand allusion’ and the imitation of style that lacks appropriateness and meaning. is functional art; architecture that is borne out of the complex and dynamic merging of pragmatism, functionality, meaning, aesthetic and appropriateness. is unique for every single unique client that we have.
In addition to this, we aim to offer a service that: imbues the fine skill of innovative architectural design. pays meticulous attention to detail required in running projects of a complex nature. is efficient and technologically progressive. offers the highest level of personalized service. adds value to a project. will deliver more than what is required of us. is in pursuit of excellence endeavours to attain skills that will assure us a position among the leaders within the architectural fraternity.
T H E C O M P A N Y ’ S D I R E C T O R ’ S A R E:
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Company % BEEE Ownership 100% Management 100% Staff 100%
Terra Ether has a dedicated and exceptionally competent technical team who assist with the production of work in the office.
T E R R A E T H E R also enjoys tried and tested relationships with some of the largest architectural firms in the country, and thus has the capacity to mobilize a sizable work force for projects of a large nature.
P R O J E C T S :
TERRA ETHER ARCHITECTS have been fortunate to lend its name to several prestigious projects since its inception. Such projects include:
1. Vodacom Phase III Development (2000-2001): a 36 000 square metre development for Vodacom’s Service Provider and Customer Care Centre Buildings in Midrand (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 385 Million
2. Nedcor Phase I (2001-2002): the banking group’s head offices in Sandton (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 60 Million
3. Vodacom Phase I Refurbishments (2001-2002): a refurbishment and 1200 square metre addition to Vodaworld in Midrand. Value: R 10 Million
4. Manor Medical Centre (2002-2003): a 1400 square metre medical centre for Colimed Properties in Sandton. Value: R 4 Million
5. Vodacom Renaissance Park (2002-2003): a 4000 square metre office development and outdoor amphitheatre for national and international concerts (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 44 Million
6. Thuto Lesedi Secondary School (2002-2003): a 1600 square metre secondary school in Kroonstad for the Department of Education. Value: R 3.5 Million
7. Various Public Parking Garages (2002-2003): a refurbishment project for 6 parking garages in the Johannesburg CBD for Propcom. Value: R 5 Million
8. House Suliman (2003-2004): a luxury home in Houghton, Johannesburg. Value: R 1.5 Million.
9. Poortjie Community Centre (2004-2006): a multi-purpose centre, outdoor recreational and public amenity in Poortjie. Value: R 5.5 Million
10. House Toweel (2004-2005): a luxury home in Northcliff, Johannesburg. Value: R 2.2 Million
11. Jane Furse Hospital (2004-2006): additions and alterations to the hospital in Polokwane. Value: R 5.2 Million
12. The Wellness Centre (2004-2005): a 2000 sq.m. medical centre for Kagiso Intaprop (Pty) Ltd. in Bryanston. Value: R 6 Million
13. Dante (2004-2005): 25 luxury homes valued at R1.6 million each in Bryanston for Extra Dimensions (Pty) Ltd. Value: R 21 Million
14. Head Offices for the Department of Science and Technology: (2004-2006): 10 000 sq.m. of office space in a joint venture with BILD Architects for the Department of Science and Technology in Pretoria. Value: R 90 Million
15. Protea South Community Centre (2004-2006): a multi-purpose centre in Protea South for the City of Johannesburg. Value: R 10 Million
16. Soshanguve Primary School Ext 8 (2004-): a 3000 square metre school in Pretoria for the Department of Education. Value: R 10.5 Million
17. Finetown Community Centre (2004-2006): a multi-purpose centre in Finetown for the City of Johannesburg. Value: R 10 Million
18. House Brown (2004-2006): a luxury home in Zimbali, KZN. Value: R 3 Million
19. Vodacom Smart Park (2005-2006): a 6000 square metre office development (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 45 Million
20. Dlamini Community Centre (2004-2006): a multi-purpose centre in Dlamini, Soweto for the City of Johannesburg. Value: R 8 Million
21. Hurlingham Luxury Residential Development (2005-): 5 luxury homes in Bryanston. Value: R 17 Million
22. KZN Botanical Gardens, Pietermaritzburg (2006-): a restaurant, gatehouse, restroom amenities and tourist shops. Value: R 3.5 Million
23. Eco-village, Sekhukhuneland (2006-): a tourist information centre, workshops, an administration centre, a nursery and tourist accommodation. Value: R 5.5 Million
24. ABSA Towers West (2006-2011): a premier 25 000 square metre development for ABSA (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 800 Million
25. Vodaworld (2006-): additions & alterations to Vodaworld & Securities House. Value: R 38 Million
26. Vodacom Facilities House (2007): A new home for the Facilities division on the Midrand campus. Value: R 6 Million 27. Nedcor Phase II (2008): a 40 000 sq.m. premier office and retail development in Sandton. Value: R 900 Million
28. House Laher (2008): a luxury home in Morningside, Sandton. Value: R 3 Million
29. House Garda (2009): a luxury home in Greenside. Value: R 3 Million
30. Kungwini Affordable Rental Housing- Zithobeni (2008-): 188 affordable housing units for the Kungwini municipality, Gauteng. Value: R 40 Million
31. Eden Park and Vosloorus Police Stations (2009-): repairs and renovations of two police stations for the Department of Public Works. Value: R 28 Million
32. House Mistri (2010-2011): a luxury home at the Calswald North Estate, Midrand. Value: 2.5 Million
33. ABSA – Various Branches and Offices (2010 – 2012): upgrading and new branches for ABSA RETAIL. (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 25 Million
34. Rennie House (2011-2012): Addition, alterations and refurbishment for Liberty Properties to Rennie House, Braamfontein. Value: R 20 Million
35. Libridge (2012-2013): Addition, alterations and refurbishments for Liberty Properties to Libridge, Braamfontein. Value: R 40 Million
36. American International School of Johannesburg: Phase 2 (2011-2012): Indoor Aquatics centre. Fine Arts Centre and New Dining Commons. (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: 30 Million
37. Vodacom Data Park (2012-2014): a 3000 square metre data facility - an energy-efficient facility aimed at helping the company deliver on its new cloud strategy situated on its Midrand campus (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R 150 Million
38. American International School of Johannesburg: Phase 3 (2012-2013): New Middle school and High school Classrooms, Science Laboratories and Maintenance buildings and a State of the Art, multi- functional Gymnasium. (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: 45 Million
39. Houghton Estate Luxury Residential Development (2013-2014): 3 luxury homes in Houghton Estate. Value: R 15 Million
40. American International School of Johannesburg: Phase 4 (2013-2014): New school Theatre with Arts Courtyard and associated buildings. (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R65 Million
41. Menlyn Park Reconfiguration and Expansion Project: Phase 1 (2013-2017): Expansion and upgrade of 170 000 sq.m. of Pretoria’s most premium shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure experiences in Africa (Joint Venture project with BILD Architects). Value: R 900 Million
42. Statistics South Africa (2014-2017: New landmark head office, research and operations centre for Stats SA in Freedom Park (in a joint venture with GL&H Architects). Value: R1700 Million
43. House Daya (2014-2015): a luxury home at the Waterfall Equestrian Estate, Midrand. Value: 5 Million
44. Houghton Estate Luxury Residential Development (2013-2014): 4 luxury homes and 8 townhouses in Houghton Estate. Value: R 20 Million
45. American International School of Johannesburg: Phase 5 (2015-2016): New playground and ablution pods. Renovations to High School Library. Value: R 30 Million
46. American International School of Pretoria (2016-2017): New multi-purpose facility including a gym and school hall Value: R 40 Million
47. Denel Head Offices (2016-2017): Restructuring, Space optimization and planning of 8 500 sq.m. of the head offices for Denel in Irene. Value: R24 million
48. American International School of Johannesburg: Phase 5 (2016-2017): New Entrance and gatehouse to the school in Midrand. Value: R30 Million
49. Jeanlen Shopping Centre (2016-2017): Refurb & additions to Jeanlen, Pretoria. Value: R32 Million
50. ActiveCare Medical Centres (2018-2019): Various Medical Centres in Table Bay, Springs Mall and Midrand. Value: R6 Million
51. Mayet Cars Showroom (2019-2020): a 1500sqm motor car showroom in Delmas. Value: R4 Million
52. Ermelo Medical Centre (2019-2020) Refurbishments and additions to Retail development and Medical Centre in Ermelo. Value: R4 Million
53. Olievenhoutbos Retail Development (2019-2020) New Retail Development & Engen Garage in Olievenhoutbos. Value: R30 Million
I N D U S T R Y R E C O G N I T I O N A N D A W A R D S :
1. The Southern African Institute For Steel Construction Award: - 2002 – Vodacom Commercial Park. 2. Certificate of Merit: Design Competition 2002 - Prestigious School For Girls. 3. QB Design Award: Corporate Interiors 2006 – New Offices for the Dept. of Science & Technology. 4. SAPOA Award: 2007 SAPOA Award for Innovative Excellence - New Offices for the Department of Science & Technology. 5. GIFA Award: 2015 Special Commendation Award - Aquatics Centre at American International School of Johannesburg. 6. GIFA Award: 2015 Special Public Choice Award - Aquatics Centre at American International School of Johannesburg. 7. SAISC Steel Awards 2016: Winner of the Global Metal Cladding Category for the New Head Office for Statistics SA. 8. Retail Design & Developments Awards: Category Winner in recognition of excellent design Resolution and innovative construction 2017 for Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. 9. The Spectrum Awards: Retail Design and Development Award 2017 for Menlyn Park Shopping Centre. 10. GIFA Award: 2017 Special Commendation Award – Arts Courtyard and Theatre at American International School of Johannesburg.
R E F E R E N C E S :
Dr. C. Kahanovitz, Colimed Properties 011 802 5338 Mr. Neil Panther, Vodacom 011 653 5000 Mr. Ken Reynolds, Nedbank 011 294 1649 Mr. Monde Mama, Vodacom Foundation 011 653 5621 Mr. Jamie Raubenheimer, Kagiso Intaprop 011 537 0760 Mr. Craig Toweel, Extra Dimensions 011 467 9394 Mr. Rod Pierce, City of Johannesburg 011 274 3511 Mr. Theo Nadel, CSIR 012 841 3112 Ms. Christina du Toit, Dept. of Science & Technology 012 843 6628 Mr. Pieter Mackenzie, Vunani Properties 011 263 9500 Mr. Quintin van Wyk, ABSA REAM 011 350 2071 Mr Henri Cullinan, Vuka Planning Africa Inc. 011 475 3423 Ms. Pride Ndlovu, Liberty Properties 011 408 5150
Mr. Xavier Huyberechts , GL&H Architects 011 486 2770 Mr. Eddie Pretorius, BILD Architects 012 346 1295
Mr. Victor de la Cour, Old Mutual Property 021 530 4509 Mr. Shane McLaren, American International School 087 809 1821 Mr. Ajay Mistry, Proficient Investment Solutions CC 011 833 1257 Mr. Shabier Ismail, WBHO 011 321 7200 Mr. Charl Marais, Pareto 011 258 6800
Mr. Yusuf Mayet, Famay Investments 013 665 4078 Note: Most recent references listed last.
O N T H E G R O U N D A N D R E C E N T L Y C OM P L E T E D :
A new multi-purpose facility including a gym and school hall for American International School of Pretoria.
Addition and alterations to a luxury home in Houghton.
A 1500sqm motor car showroom in Delmas.
C O M I N G S O O N ! :
A new premium residential complex comprising 66 units in Rosebank.
C O M P A N Y A D D R E S S : PHYSICAL: POSTAL: 36 Houghton Drive PO Box 975 Houghton Houghton 2041 2041 Johannesburg Johannesburg South Africa South Africa
C O N T A C T D E T A I L S: Tel: +27 11 486 2477
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.terraether.co.za