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The Project

In 2015 a major refurbishment of the famous shopping mall When it opened in 1979, East Gate commenced, and at an early stage Kingspan were invited to was ’s first ‘super- attend early design reviews for the façade system makeover. regional’ shopping centre and In the summer of 2015, Kingspan entered a technical collaboration with Batley & Partners based in Johannesburg, was the largest in the southern to provide product technical assistance to support the façade hemisphere. It remains one of the design ambitions of the lead architect Mr Edmund Batley. largest in the country, and is the Following many months of technical collaboration between Kingspan, Batley & Associates and installer Chartwell Roofing & fourth largest in the Gauteng, after Cladding, a final design was completed. , The product chosen was unique, even within Kingspan, as the company had not manufactured this unique combination of and Menlyn Park. products previously. The Kingspan Optimo range of façade panels was incorporated into the new design for the main walls of the entire shopping mall, including the pyramid shaped tower. The Optimo insulated panel system features a hidden joint detail, concealing fasteners from view, delivering a clean, smooth and aesthetically appealing façade, providing the client with the desired finish – a finish that is unique and unrivalled in South Africa. Case Study East Gate Mall 3

“ The project features 3D curves, longitudinal curves, all incorporated into D-ended panel designs. The end result is a modern façade that contributed to the project winning the SAISC Award 2016.”

The products featured 3D curves, longitudinal curves, all Sector Retail incorporated into D-ended panel designs. The end result, when installed with the expertise of the Chartwell Roofing & Cladding team, has resulted in a modern façade, which Location Johannesburg, contributed in no small way, to the project winning the South Africa SAISC Award 2016. Aesthetics are only part of the beauty – Optimo also provides Completion Date 2016 valuable construction and in-use performance benefits. As a factory engineered single-component, simplicity Architect Batley & Partners and speed of build reduces time on-site and associated costs. Optimo is quickly and easily installed with the aid of Main Contractor Stefanutti Stocks mechanical lifting equipiment and single-fix installation. Building Gauteng The excellent thermal, acoustic and durability properties of Optimo, key factors in the decision-making process, Installer Chartwell Roofing & will ensure East Gate Mall will perform as well as it looks for years to come. Cladding Wall Products Kingspan Optimo – 4,000 m2

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“ With Kingspan’s considerable experience and technical knowledge, we worked with a product that is magnificent in both its performance, and the value it brings to the project – providing the client with a finish that is unique in South Africa.”

Andrew Vermeulen, Director – Chatwell Roofing

Façade appearance was a major challenge and an aesthetics objective of the ambitious design team. East Gate Mall needed a makeover, and innovative design ideas were essential to achieve a unique new modern appearance for this landmark shopping mall. Case Study East Gate Mall 5 6 IDube Case Study

360° Service & Support

At Kingspan, we deliver the industry’s largest portfolio of support and services. Our support system has been created to meet the needs of architects, construction teams and investors at each step of the build process. Our support is designed to optimise the performance of their buildings, and is backed by the knowledge and experience that only we can provide.

Creative Architectural Solutions

From the outset, we work closely with each client to provide creative solutions to their specific needs. Our technical team are on hand at every stage to deliver innovative, high-performance architectural solutions for complex and major projects across the globe. With the development of numerous CAD and other software packages, architects and design teams are creating increasingly complex geometric forms to meet demanding aesthetic and performance criteria required by their clients. To support designers, our technical team work with a variety of softwares. Case Study IDube 7

Design, Technical, Commercial & Construction Assist

Project overview Brief and scope

Optimised solutions Building code(s) compliance – Structural, thermal, airtightness, acoustic, fire, durability and other performance requirements – Envelope solutions and structure integration drawings and Natspec system specifications – Testing, accreditation and certification – Energy efficiency optimisation and measures – Environmental and sustainability ratings – Cost plan inputs

Procurement & programme Specialist installer selection, training and on-site support – Materials submission – On-site build methods and procedures

Project delivery Kingspan project management and field service support teams – On- / off-site 2D and 3D CNC manufacturing, logistics and materials delivery programme

Project completion Post-completion documentation and drawings - Kingspan Guarantee 8 IDube Case Study

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