The SAIC Steel Award-winning project at the Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) – Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Location: Typerberg Hospital, Parow

SAISC Steel Awards Citation earned:

Commendation: Architecturally exposed steelwork.

The project originated from the need to refurbish the existing FISAN (Physiology and Anatomy) building. This resulted in a comprehensive and multifaceted and multi phased – 5 years in planning and 4 years in construction.

Its exterior features a blend of modernist and contemporary design elements, with clean lines, expansive glass facades, and a harmonious combination of concrete, steel and glass.

Colorplus® was extensively used not only as roofing substrate, but also as unprofiled flat steel plating for the metal clad fridge panels.

Client: Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Project Architects: Roelof Rabe Architects
Main Contractor: WBHO
Structural Engineer: Ekcon Engineers
Steel Detailer: LRJ Steel
Steel Merchant/s: MacSteel / ProRoof / Steel & Pipes for Africa
Metal cladding fabricator/supplier: Insulated Coldroom Panels
Roofing Subcontractor: Cladcon
Roofing profile former: Safintra
Alternative roofing profile supplier: Proroof
Steel roofing supplier: Safal Steel

• Metal cladding fridge panels to facade:
  • Colorplus® Thunderstorm Matt AZ150 – Outer Face only.
• Roofing product reference: Saflok 700 – Colorplus® AZ150
  • Colour: Raincloud Matt.
  • Material: G550 steel.
  • Profile: Concealed fix profile.
  • Cover width: 700mm.
• Alternative sheeting: ProLok 700
• Concealed fix metal roof sheeting system