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24 hour manned security. In all these amenities technology, relevant staff training and excellent
Architecture is naturally an optimistic and services are composed, structured and customer service. City Glass are happy to advise
discipline. Our efforts to forge new contained in the heart of the City under one roof. customers– architects, furniture manufacturers,
space both real and conceptual MAIN PROFILE PAGE 8 shopfitters and interior designers – about the
engages us in conjecture of a way of living, of best products available to suit every application.
seeing beyond the present, of improvement. In A state of the art Medical Centre has just opened LOCAL MATERIAL FOCUS PAGE 42
examining Zimbabwe over the years, our work its doors in Milton Park and is fully equipped
has taken us through diverse studies of the with top of the range equipment. The Medical We also feature the recently held ZimReal
discipline such as cultural patterns, historic and Centre has a total of three operating theatres, Property Investment Forum brings together
economic context, social imperatives and more. including one for minor procedures and two for local and international investors and developers
Our growing body of research provides evidence major operations. All three theatres have the in the real estate sector which is one of the
of increasing creativity, innovation and problem most modern, up to date equipment sourced main drivers of the Zimbabwean economy.
solving within the practice. We have however from major suppliers around the world. Each Currently the forum is the only platform
decided to look back into some of the prime theatre has its own laminar flow air-conditioning focused on the built environment and the
projects designed before we were operational with hepa bacterial filters to ensure that the air challenges and opportunities faced in our local
and have picked the iconic Joina City. is kept sterile and at the correct temperature, market, from infrastructure redevelopment
pressure and humidity levels. The hospital also to macroeconomics, asset preservation,
Joina City has the highest level of health and has its own autoclave and plasma sterilising unit sustainability, hospitality, Proptech and more. It
safety ratings as it was planned to host the for surgical and other equipment. Both doctors aims to help Zimbabwe rebuild and modernise
largest foot traffic numbers in Zimbabwe. and patients will benefit from the hospital’s its economy by providing solutions for new
Building analytics record 1 million people per internal internet system which will allow digital growth in the current difficult environment.
month utilise the six hundred (600) parking bays access to online radiology, laboratory tests PAGE 47
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fourth to nineteenth floor being of offices and COMMERCIAL PROFILE PAGE 24
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Inside
Joina City

words: Tatenda Nyagura (www.dezignfinds.com)
photos: Michele Fortmann

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main profile

OPEN to the public in March 2010
the Joina City is a building that
is formed by a column studded
basement for parking and deliveries
as platform levels and layers so called
numbered elevator floors. Each layer
or level being unique in character and
design so called floor levels. The columns
extend upwards holding each concrete
floor level, each concrete deck (floor level)
hosting electrical/communication cables,
plumbing, lighting and the largest lift
elevators and escalator installation in the
country which are numerous in number
and composition from the basement up.

The building slim-lines upwards from

level to level in a built excitement as the

concrete and reinforcement steel moulded

inside take shape as an expression of

structural integrity. The concrete form

rises to a crescendo atop a circular

ring under which the mass concrete

structure evolves into concrete sheathed

in glass. The building high-rise mass

abuts a generously spaced concrete

sidewalk where there is a hustle and

bustle of pedestrians and vehicles along

intersecting roads which created a grid

block in the central business district with

Joina City .

The core entrances to Joina City radiate
east to west where the west wing
entrance has a swooping skywalk bridge
overtop a major highway and the east
entrance gently composes itself up a
few stair flights onto a wide corridor
making its way to the core. The two

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entrances cumulate at the core which is
the building extravaganza where floors
are carved out to make a varied height
platform level which composes and hosts
an extensive light-well fun-filled with
communicating elevators, escalators
and staircases. The core light-well gives
rise to columns of varying heights and is
surrounded by balcony walkways with
shops of variety on the four platform
levels which are abuzz with grocery stores,
fashion retail, technology stores, fast food
and sit in restaurants, health bar, gym,
cinema(scheduled to open September)
and numerous corporate spaces. The
staircases, escalators and elevators rotate
around the core moving the masses from
one platform level to another into the
variety of shops.

The sub core juxtaposed north-east of the
main core light-well zone is marked with
numerous elevator shafts which extend
themselves from the second floor upwards
to the nineteenth floor. The sub core zone
is more elaborate and distinct making way
or giving way to an extension upwards to
the more secluded, private and secure
corporate tower. This zone has a higher
noise ordinance and more considered
sentiment of security check points and
lends itself to being a high corporate
space/zone and as follows the interior
design in these large expanses or spaces
are more corporate design considered.
The interior design lends to interior spaces
cased in glass frames as considered office
block configurations and/or sheik walls in
expressive forms, and vintage oak >

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Electrical Building Plumbing Johnson’s Design & Installation

Electrical & Mechanical Contractors of Joina City
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4 Mansfield Road, Marlborough, Harare
Telephone: 242 300 017/51 or 242 2917511/2930966
Email: [email protected]

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> structured office spaces which are considered the finest
detail within interior design and all of this cumulates in this
zone as you go upwards from floor to floor all the way up
to the nineteenth floor. This corporate zone is a highlight of
serenity and the finest of configured interior design spaces
and is the main delight in the Joina City where clients are
well nestled into the highest end of corporate display.
Joina City has the highest level of health, fire and safety
ratings as it was planned to host the largest foot traffic
numbers in Zimbabwe. Building analytics record 1 million
people per month utilise the six hundred (600) parking
bays four (4) levels of retail and commercial space and
sixteen (16) levels office space. The fourth to nineteenth
floor being office and the twentieth being rooftop deck. All
backed and supported by an 850kva generator, boreholes
and water reserve tanks and over one hundred and twenty
(120) CCTV cameras supported by 24 hour manned
security. In all these amenities and services are composed,
structured and contained in the heart of the City under one
roof, Joina City.

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Our Successful Projects And Facilities Management Comprise:

2nd Floor, Joina City, cnr Jason Moyo Avenue / Julius Nyerere Way, Harare, Zimbabwe
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commercial profile

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After two years in the planning stage and
two years of construction the prestigious
new Milton Park Medical Centre (MPMC)
is scheduled to open in August. The MPMC is unique
in that the design was a close collaboration between
the developers (YZ Holdings Pvt Ltd.) and the Medical
Specialists and staff who will be working on the
premises, so it’s been tailor made to suit both the
doctors and the patients.

The MPMC has been constructed on a former
residential site in Milton Park conveniently situated
close to a number of other medical and diagnostic
facilities. The old house on site was demolished
to allow for a purpose built medical facility as
opposed to making alterations to an existing
building.

The MPMC has been designed to offer patients
the most up to date medical facilities as well as
comfort and convenience in well-appointed and
tastefully decorated surroundings. In fact, the main
reception area and waiting area are more like the
entrance to an up-market spa than a hospital. The
main reception and waiting areas feature a marble
topped desk, stylish and comfortable chairs and a
coffee shop. The coffee shop has mosaic topped,
café style tables and a decorative wall panel clad in
a selection of different local hardwood timbers. The
reception area was designed by Andrew Connolly
who is responsible for many other structural,
design and décor decisions.

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Architectural Aluminium specialises in the fabrication of aluminium doors, windows as well as fabricated
shop fitting and building glass and aluminium finishes.We offer services to residential building owners,
property developers as well as corporates.

Call or Visit us our sales personnel are waiting to discuss your requirements.
25 Connaught Rd, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe

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Hotline +263 77 2 410 415 | Email: [email protected]
@architecturalaluminiumzimbabwe

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Connolly is the CEO of YZ Holdings – the main investor and developer,
and he also took on the role of project manager during both the
construction phase and the final finishing details. Design of the specialist
medical areas and equipment specification and installation was
achieved in collaboration with Mr Alban Bowers and Ms Rachel Lavers
Connolly designed and built the custom made steel and timber staircase
leading from the ground floor reception area up to the first floor.

MPMC is one of the only hospital facilities in the country that offers
patients a menu to choose their meals from. All the food is prepared
by hotel standard chefs in the hospital’s well equipped kitchens.
Most dietary preferences can be accommodated including Halaal and
Kosher meals and food tailored to meet the requirements of people
with allergies or intolerance to certain food groups.

Patients can choose to be accommodated in semi-private small wards or
private rooms if necessary. All the wards have large windows allowing in
loads of natural light from the outside, or from the interior courtyard.

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Minaco Zimbabwe is part of a large group of companies based in South Africa and owned by Finstone AG, a com-
pany that has been engaged with natural stone for almost half a century. Currently Minaco has several major
projects which include the Milton Park Medical Centre and the Ruwa Country Club townhouse development, where
they provided advice, direction and a wide range of breathtaking materials from around the world.
Other than major projects like the Milton Park Medical Centre and Meikles Hotel which was refurbished in 2013,
Minaco will also provide the same level of attention to detail when it comes to your home. Their team of dedicated
personnel provide bespoke design, the highest quality granite, and impeccable craftsmanship.
Minaco has satis ed many discerning clients around Harare, their experience and design air has enhanced many
residential and commercial properties. Their speciality lies with selected boutique projects, providing unparalleled
quality and style.
The group owns a granite cutting plant based in Ruwa and imports a large variety of granite and engineered quartz
stone from all over the globe.

Showroom: Halsted’s, Pomona, Harare +263 785 294 064
Factory: 4001 Hacha Road, Ruwa [email protected]
www.minaco.design
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Some of the ground floor rooms have small enclosed areas so patients programmes to choose from, as well as internet access. Each semi-
can enjoy being outside in the fresh air and sunlight if they wish. There private ward has a dedicated nurse station with well trained staff in
are 8 wards in total with two and three bed layouts accommodating a attendance at all times.
total of 22 inpatients and 8 outpatients.
The hospital is focused mainly on elective Orthopaedic Surgery
The wards have attractive bathrooms with high-end finishes and with additional facilities for General Neurosurgical, Gynaecological,
fittings so patients can feel just a little pampered while on the way Urosurgical and Plastic Surgery. There is no trauma or emergency
to recovery. All the beds are fully adjustable for maximum comfort facility so patients can be booked in well in advance and assured of
and each patient has their own flat screen TV with a wide choice of the best attention at all times.

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PROJECT MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

Yz holdings Midea
Bsi It anywhere
Halsteds J&p security
City glass S & M Bricks
Architectural Aluminium Dunstan
Lighting World Steel brands
Lupane Timbers PG Timbers
Revolta Roots Zimtile
Driptech Cafca
Thermacool Ascend Concrete
Minaco Steel Warehouse
Metro fire HRIB

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commercial profile Although the area usually has reliable supplies of electricity and water the
Medical Centre has catered for all contingencies. They have commissioned
The staff has been well provided for with a small coffee a new, more modern and reliable sub-station and they have suitable
lounge/kitchenette, and adequate changing rooms generator capacity for any emergencies. Electrical work carried out by
and showers, all of which help to alleviate the stress Berthwin (Nobert Dengu).
of working long hours. On the first floor there are also
administrative offices, medical consulting rooms and a
boardroom for meetings and staff training.

The Medical Centre has a total of three operating
theatres, including one for minor procedures and two
for major operations. All three theatres have the most
modern, up to date equipment sourced from major
suppliers around the world. Each theatre has its own
laminar flow air-conditioning with hepa bacterial filters
to ensure that the air is kept sterile and at the correct
temperature, pressure and humidity levels. The hospital
also has its own autoclave and plasma sterilising unit
for surgical and other equipment. Both doctors and
patients will benefit from the hospital’s internal internet
system which will allow digital access to online radiology,
laboratory tests and conferencing. There is also an on-
site dispensing pharmacy for patients’ convenience.

Mr Bowers, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon, will consult
and operate at the MPMC although there will be other
surgical specialists working in the Medical Centre.
Administration of the MPMC will be run by Ms Rachel
Lavers who is highly qualified and has many years of
experience in the UK in hospital management.

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We are manufacturers
of Teak & Mukwa
products specialising in;
- Doors & Frames
- Windows
- Skirting
- Architraves

25 Connaught Rd, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe
Tel: +263 4 334566/334567/334568/ | Reception Mobile: +263 77 3 687 010-11
Hotline +263 77 2 410 415 | Email: [email protected]
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They have a borehole to supply their needs should the council water supply be interrupted and they also have the capacity to store up to
50,000 litres of water in a series of tanks which can be fed into the Centre’s water supply system. All the water for the Centre is filtered
by the most advanced reverse osmosis process. The water pumping systems were supplied by Driptech. The successful completion of the
Milton Park Medical Centre has been made possible by a number of local suppliers and service providers.

Mr Douglas Mutanga was the architect of record who saw the plans Roots supplied wooden furniture and fittings. Lighting World and
through the process of council approval, and Mr Nyabasa from Lemonseed met the Centre’s lighting needs, both practical and
Chebasa Contractors was the main contractor for the brick, concrete decorative. Coffee and garden furniture was supplied by Ingrid
and steel elements under the watchful eye of the Structural Engineer Tucker. Artwork was supplied by well-known local artist Pearl
Donald Satande, including the rather complicated foundations and Thompson, and photographer Tim Marks while Collern Kotokwa was
footings which were required. City Glass (featured in this issue) commissioned to create the Zimbabwe Bird sculptures which adorn
supplied the exterior glass as well as the frosted glass partitions the gates. On the exit gates he created the traditional version of
for the bathrooms, while Halsted supplied the sanitary ware and the Zimbabwe Birds while the Birds on the entrance gate are more
fittings. Lupane Timbers manufactured the custom made wooden abstract. The traditional and the abstract represent the coming
doors – both the sliding doors and the hinged doors - and Revolta’s together of the old and the new – a fitting symbol for the MPMC.

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Metro Engineers is here to provide the best in Fire Metropolitan Fire & Security Engineers (Pvt) Ltd
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Stylist - CHarlotte Van der Merwe
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industrial profile

words: Michael Nott
photography: Michele Fortmann

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Today City Glass are the leading suppliers and distributors of material. Businesses involved in construction and décor, including
a wide range of glass products in Zimbabwe and the region. architects, engineers and interior designers, are constantly demanding
They have maintained their position by keeping up with the newer and more complex glass solutions. City Glass has kept up with
rapidly changing developments and demands in the glass industry. international trends by investing in state of the art machinery that
Glass, in all its different forms, has become an increasingly popular meets global standards.

The LISEC fully automated laminated breakages associated with manual cutting. processed the glazing for the Joina Centre,
glass cutter provides Austrian technology, The machine can cut up to 300 sq. m one of the many high rise buildings in town.
precision and convenience at its best. The of laminated glass per day making the This new equipment would certainly have
machine can cut laminated glass from processing time much faster. City Glass made the project easier and quicker.
6,38mm up to 20,38mm with outstanding
accuracy. Glass sheets are manually placed
on the cutting bed where they float on a
cushion of compressed air allowing the
sheets to be moved easily. A skilled and
trained operator enters the dimensions
and specifications required into the
computer which then detects the sheets
dimensions in the x and y directions and
optimises the cutting list to fully utilise the
sheet with the least waste. The machine
precisely cuts the glass and at the same
time melts the laminate between the two
glass sheets. The operator can then easily
move the scored glass sheet to a flipping
device which snaps the sheet along the
desired line. The machine reduces costs for
customers by optimising the cutting list thus
reducing waste and it virtually eliminates

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industrial profile

The Italian made Bavelloni NRG 330 glass holes of various dimensions in precisely the heavier glass than could previously be easily
processing machine allows City Glass to meet correct place, polish the edges of the cut processed manually, and complete the job in
the increasingly demanding specifications glass and bevels. It’s ideal for a number of a much shorter time with much less wastage.
required by the construction, engineering applications including frameless glass for Programming Operators have engineering
and interior décor industries. It’s a CNC shower cubicles, balustrades, shop fronts, degrees and were sent to South Africa for
(Computer Numerical Control) machine curtain wall partitioning, decorative mirrors, specialised training as well as being trained
designed to cut monolithic float glass in a kitchen splash backs and table tops. The locally by the Italian team who installed the
variety of complex shapes, as well as drill machine can cope with bigger sheets and machine and periodically come for servicing.

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In addition to these two highly advanced pieces of equipment City City Glass have maintained their position at the cutting edge of
Glass also has a Roller Hearth Toughening Furnace which processes glass processing and distribution through constantly investing
ordinary float glass of various thicknesses into tempered glass. The in the latest technology, relevant staff training and excellent
furnace rapidly heats the glass to temperatures of up to 700 degrees customer service. City Glass are happy to advise customers
creating a safety product which enables the glass to be used for – architects, furniture manufacturers, shopfitters and interior
showers, balconies, sliding doors, furniture and glass curtain walling. designers – about the best products available to suit every
The glass is 5 times stronger than before the tempering. application.

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ZimReal Property Investment
Forum 2019 words: Michael Nott

photos: by API Events

Organised by API Events the second
ZimReal Property Investment
Forum took place on 17th July at
Meikles Hotel in Harare.

Similar forums are held across Africa
including the East Africa Property
Investment Summit in Nairobi, the West
Africa Property Investment Summit in
Lagos, the FrancoReal Property Investment
Forum in Dakar, ZamReal held in Lusaka,
BotsReal in Gaborone, MozReal in Maputo
and their flagship event, the African Property
Investment Summit to be held at the
Sandton Centre, Johannesburg on 2nd and
3rd October.

The ZimReal Property Investment Forum 3. How have asset values changed or tenant lease negotiations. How has the
brings together local and international fluctuated after the recent currency market shifted over the last 12-months?
investors and developers in the real estate announcements? 9. Shared workspace- who is leading the way
sector which is one of the main drivers of 4. Uncovering New Growth nodes: and future trends for Zimbabwe.
the Zimbabwean economy. Currently the Developments in – Marondera, Bulawayo, 10. Public Sector influence on the built
forum is the only platform focused on the Victoria Falls and opportunities on environment: PPP’s, Finances, FX and more.
built environment and the challenges and outskirts of Harare such as new the
opportunities faced in our local market, parliament development plans. The event was scheduled to open with an
from infrastructure redevelopment to 5. Investment Case for New Sectors: address by the Ministry of Local Government,
macroeconomics, asset preservation, Logistics and warehousing, student Public Works and National Housing but
sustainability, hospitality, Proptech and accommodation and more. unfortunately the representative was unable
more. It aims to help Zimbabwe rebuild 6. Impact of new infrastructure projects on to attend. Instead the discussions were
and modernise its economy by providing the real estate industry. opened by Tara O’Connor, Executive Director,
solutions for new growth in the current 7. Introduction and impact of new real estate Africa Risk Consulting, who looked at how
difficult environment. technology and building innovations for the current political situation is adversely
Zimbabwe’s built environment. affecting the economic challenges facing
Sectors under discussion included: 8. Reviewing current retail strategies and Zimbabwe.

1. How are landlords protecting their hard-
currency property investments?
2. What strategies and plans are developers
implementing around rental reviews and
lease negotiations?

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Other presentations of interest to
developers were:

A look at Zimbabwe Student Housing quick to erect. In addition steel structures
presented by Stephen Kapfunde from Zimre are robust enough to withstand extreme
Property Investments. Zimre is one of the weather conditions like the recent Cyclone
leaders in property sales, management, Idai and durable enough to require little
valuation and development in Zimbabwe. maintenance. Typical applications include
The company has recently dis-invested in complete mine premises solutions,
office space in the Central Business District including warehousing; workshops for
of Harare siting falling returns on rentals. plant, machinery, welding and vehicles;
They have ventured into new territory by laboratories; shift change rooms;
refurbishing its Nicoz Building in Bulawayo administrative blocks; machine shops;
into off campus student housing. This is in electrical workshops; material bulk storage;
line with world-wide trends which foresee plant crane gantries; conveyor frames and
vast potential for growth in the area of roofs. Industrial solutions include factories
accommodation for tertiary, post-graduate and warehousing with the advantage of
and research students. The facility caters for massive roof spans that create totally open
up to 200 students and amenities include usable floor space. The steel construction
self-contained rooms with kitchenettes process is ideal for large shopping malls as
and bathrooms, laundry facilities, access well as for smaller applications like housing,
to Wi-Fi and good security. Zimre Property classrooms and modular buildings.
Investments are seeking to take advantage
of the ever increasing number of students Other interesting topics covered included
enrolled at tertiary institutions as well as an update on the hospitality and tourism
attracting international students. industry, the potential for development of
new Growth Nodes, landlord and tenant
Gibson Mapfidza from Mashonaland Stuart van de Ruit, director of the Steel negotiations in this time of currency
Holdings presented a paper on The Impact Building Company, gave the Steel instability and a comparison with the real
of New Infrastructure Projects on the Real Building Construction presentation. (The estate business in neighbouring South Africa.
Estate Market. Mashonaland Holdings fully Steel Building Company incorporates The ZimReal Property Development Forum is
endorses the view that Bulk Infrastructure Agristructures and Superstructures.) The a great opportunity to get up to date, relevant
is vital to Responsible Property Investment presentation covered recently completed information and opinions and network with
(RPI). Property values increase directly in projects in Zimbabwe, Zambia and other players in the property market.
accordance with the accessibility of basic Mozambique. Steel structures have the
services like electricity and water supply, advantage of being versatile, affordable and
sewer systems, good road and transport
networks, the supply of emergency services
(like ambulances and fire fighting services),
and the accessibility of communication
and technology networks. As our cities
continue to grow the demand for basic
infrastructure increases. Harare in particular
has seen the rapid expansion of informal
settlements which lack even the most basic
infrastructure and existing infrastructure
is collapsing due to a lack of maintenance
and the failure to develop new facilities to
meet demands. Local government appears
to lack both the will and the finances to cope
with the increasing burden. This leaves the
responsibility squarely on the shoulders
of PPPs (Public Private Partnerships) and
PFIs (Private Finance Initiatives). PPP and
PFI investment can see profitable returns
as well as stimulating economic growth but
there needs to be a major shift in policy and
legal frameworks to make investments more
attractive.

Mr Mapfidza quoted ARUP as saying, “Basic
infrastructure is …not a luxury that can wait
for better economic times, but a precondition
for supporting and creating them.”

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