MAGAZINE 7 2017 1 2 structure & design 3 Seventh issue CONTENT MAIN FEATURE PUBLISHER 10 | Trade Kings’ Boom Plant Structure And Design Media MATERIAL FOCUS DESIGN & LAYOUT 32 | ZPCs’ 600MW Plan Tami Zizhou PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE Tich Majena 34 | The National Gallery of Zimbabwe PHOTOGRAPHY Michele Fortmann DESIGN EVENTS 40 | The Launch of PPC Imaginarium Zim CONTRIBUTORS Michael Nott DESIGN NEWS Zvikomborero Mandeya 41 | The Home EcoKit MARKETING CONSTRUCTION NEWS Clive Mapfumo 44 | Masimba Holdings Ltd Victoria Ndavambi +263 779 141 137 INTERIOR DESIGN +263 783 851 516 +263 8644 224 569 49 | Empire Living Opens Doors SUBSCRIPTIONS PROPERTY GUIDE 60 | Pam Golding at Pevensey Road Youvonne Mafiko +263 8644 224 570 +263 773 088 999 TRAVEL DESIGN 70 | Sandalwood Lodge EMAIL [email protected] ZIM CONSTRUCTION COUNCILS [email protected] 86 | Masvingo ZBCA Annual Congress WEBSITE www.structureanddesign.co.zw FIND US AT 31 Alexander Rd, Highlands, Harare While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its content, neither editor nor publisher can be held responsible for any omissions or errors: or for any misfortune, injury , or damages which may arise there-from. All rights reserved. Copyright 2017 Structure and Design Magazine: No Part of this magazine may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electric or mechanical, including photocopying or recording. 6 structure & design PUBLISHER’S MEMO A camera image is the most faithful representation of a scene. The solar power plants in the country, 100MW will be drawn from image that falls on the photographic plate is precisely what the each new plant set for Gwanda, Matobo and Munyati. A worthy camera will be pointing at. Today – with sophisticated computer ZPC effort to improve national electricity supply once actioned. retouching and all manner of digital doctoring – it’s hard to know An additional 300MW from the current 750MW set for the Kariba what to trust. And in these post-truth times, trust is more important Power Station multi million-dollar extension. In conclusion, these than ever. In this issue we would like to applaud our photojournalists projects once operational will increase national generation Michele Fortmann and Tamirirashe Zizhou for their services to capacity by 600MW. - Page 32 photography. Their true-to-form photoshoots have rendered our showcase of Zimbabwe’s construction and design sectors a success. Our space of the month is Empire Living on 51 Steven Drive, Read, enjoy and share our volume 7 as we showcase: Msasa. A brilliant new showroom, home to some of the most modern brands in interior design as well as a coffee shop. The A 5-year investment plan and the largest financial investment reception area gives you an easy glimpse of what you can expect. in Zimbabwe from Zambia estimated at $50 million, 3.5 tonnes - Page 65 of washing powder per month at maximum capacity, enough to significantly reduce the country’s bill of import and inversely Formerly Murray and Roberts and now Masimba holdings limited, increase the bill of exports to other countries in the region the corporation and their dedicated staff have undoubtedly and beyond. Congratulations to Tradekings on their new ultra the most experienced and specialised skills pool of any similar modern high tech manufacturing plant in Workington Harare. company in the Country. The company has a proud history of Main feature - Page 10 nearly a century in construction and engineering projects across the region. Here is an interview piece on their THE NEW SME The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has applied to set up three MARKET project. - Page 44 StructureStructure && DesignDesign TeamTeam pupublisher@[email protected] S&DS&D PA PRATNERSRTNERS 8 structure & design PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH WE KEEP IT MOVING Head Office and Sales Office: Speedlink Cargo, 114 Borgward Road, Msasa, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263-24-2487881-4, Reception FCT Lines: +263-772169496-9 Email: sales: [email protected], Other issues: [email protected] www.speedlinkcargo.com PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH The new TRADE KINGS plant looms over Workington Text by Michael Nott Photos Supplied by Boom and Tami Zizhou PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH RADE Kings Zimbabwe’s new detergent plant in the Workington area of Harare is Timpressive 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 will initially produce 1,000 tonnes per In addition to this, Trade Kings Zimbabwe investment, estimated to be in the region of month of detergent powder and paste will employ between 250 and 300 people approximately US$15million. product, making them the only large-scale - many of whom will be directly involved in manufacturer of detergents within the production and develop skills associated Situated at numbers 10 and 14 Douglas country. The total plant capacity however, with state of the art machinery and Road in the Workington area of Harare, is 3500 tonnes per month of detergent equipment. Trade Kings Zimbabwe are currently product. The strategic goal for Trade Kings commissioning both plants and hope to Zimbabwe is to steadily increase production The modern high-tech detergent plants commence manufacturing before the to full capacity over a 2-3 year period, have been supplied by Ballestra S.p.A end of 2017. Commercial production was wherein approximately 1,500 tonnes per of Italy, world renowned leaders in spray originally scheduled for late-2016 but due month will be made available for local drying technology and plants of this to unforeseen circumstances this was consumption and the balance available for nature who have worked closely with local delayed until this year. export into neighbouring countries including artisans, technicians and Trade Kings Mozambique, Botswana, Malawi, South Zimbabwe staff in training them on the Once operational, Trade Kings Zimbabwe Africa and Zambia. use and operation of their technology. 19 Fleetwood Road, Alexandra Park Harare, Zimbabwe Blue Projects specialise in Project Management for the Engineering and Construction industry. With experience in commercial, retail, housing, infrastructure, manufacturing, mining and industrial. 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare, Zimbabwe PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRADE +263 778 125 819 | +263 867 711 4020 KINGS ZIMBABWE BOOM PLANT PROJECT [email protected] | [email protected] www.blueprojects.co.zw FEATURE MAIN MAIN TORAGEMART is located in the new Pomona Industrial Park on the corner of Harare Drive and Alpes Road in Vainona. It’s a concept that’s new to Zimbabwe and it embodies the first, and so far the only, state of the art, high security, storage facility in the country. In fact it’s so technically advanced that it’s superior to many similar facilities in South Africa or indeed in Europe or America. It’s the culmination of lots of extensive research and a substantial cash investment by three local entrepreneurs. Storagemart has three storage options: there are 96 outside storage units, 25 high security vaults, and in addition 400 safety deposit lockers will soon be operational. Each option is suited to different security needs. PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH The outside units are available in two sizes – 3 x 6 metres and 3 x enough to store a car or a boat if you’re planning to be away for a 8 metres. If you’re down-sizing these are great for storing personal while. They’re also ideal for small business operators like plumbers possessions like furniture and other household goods. Storagemart or landscape gardeners to store materials and tools safely. The even have a delivery truck so they can collect goods from clients’ driveways are wide enough to allow easy access for vehicles. They homes, offering convenience and safe transport. The units are have roller shutter doors specially supplied by South African firm completely waterproof and safe from rodent damage. They are large Seranda, which are of the highest security rating. Kalamain Construction set off the project with fortress foundation basics from Pomona Quarries, reinforcement steel from BSI Steel and cemented the concrete with PPC. WE POMONA STONE QUARRIES (PVT) LTD CRUSH TO PERFECTION Suppliers Of Crushed Granite and Ready Mixed Concrete ALL SIZES OF CRUSHED GRANITE ALL GRADES OF READY MIXED CONCRETE 22 structure & design Alpes Road,Pomona,Harare, P.O. Box BW 1062, Borrowdale, Harare, Telephone Nos: 04 882101 / 882685, Email:[email protected]. The design of the structure is specifically geared towards the slurry which is then sprayed into the tower.