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CLIENT : Tongaat Hulett
DATE : 2017
STATUS : Completed
SASA Boulevard
SASA Boulevard is the name of the street that traverses the Cornubia Mall and connects with the future Cornubia Town Centre. IYER was tasked with preparing the urban design for transforming the road into a street within the Mall, including hard landscaping. One of the interesting elements of the project is the urban sculpture. The sculpture is based on cut sugar cane stalks hence the angular tops and the slot of light runs vertically along the 3 sides of each column. There are 15 lights generated from the 5 columns. The columns are constructed of Corten steel, collectively to provide a landmark and bring some elevation to the relatively low-rise retail precinct. The over-scaled stalks of sugar cane are a reference to the key economic basis for the region’s heritage.
CLIENT : Msunduzi Municipality
DATE : 2013
STATUS : Completed
PIETERMARITZBURG URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT (PURP)
In this project, Iyer undertook the urban design for an urban renewal project targeting portions of Pietermaritzburg’s CBD. The aim was to improve the public space in the zone, enhancing the character and experience of this important city. The firm’s role involved the conceptualisation, detail design and construction management of the Chief Albert Luthuli Street and Langalibalele Street within the Msunduzi Municipality. Primary aspects of the design included the creation of a multifunctional street space, a renewed context for the City Hall and the introduction of bespoke lighting, seating, bins and bollards all designed by the firm. An iconic aspect of the finished project was the creation of a large-scale art installation in the form of five corten steel sculptures of figures that celebrate the transition and resilience of the city. When it was completed, the KZN branch of the South African Planning Institute (SAPI) conferred an award of Excellence to the firm for its work.
CLIENT : Espral & ENL Properties
DATE : 2007
STATUS : Completed
LES ALLES HELVETIA
For this project, Iyer was tasked with conceptualising the Urban Design Framework for the development of a medium density residential precinct in the Moka district in Mauritius. The project was being undertaken by ENL properties, a Mauritian based property Development Company and aimed to establish a residential community supported by an appropriate public space system in a pedestrian-oriented environment. To date some 200 units have been built and are occupied.
CLIENT : eThekwini Transport Authority
DATE : 2012
STATUS : Completed
GO!DURBAN IRTPN
eThekwini’s Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network (IRPTN) – currently under construction – is a flexible, high performance system that combines physical, operational and systems elements. Iyer was appointed to undertake the Phase 1 preliminary design stage for the stations, station precincts and park and ride facilities. Understanding the potential of public transport to empower communities, these have been conceived of as focal points for revitalisation of surrounding communities and the catalyst for future sustainable development. Iyer’s scope also included the infrastructure in the station precincts, such as improved lighting, signage, landscaping, street furniture and sidewalk and road finishes. This involved the inclusion of sustainable and universal access thinking in the concept for the facilities and environments.
CLIENT : Scuderia South Africa
DATE : 2016
STATUS : Completed
FERRARI SHOWROOM
Iyer was appointed by Scuderia South Africa, the official Ferrari dealer in the country, to create a showroom for the brand in uMhlanga. Taking Ferarri’s international identity as a starting point, the brief included the expansion of the existing showroom and the creation of interior layouts, including establishing a new delivery bay and workshop. This project was a significant one for the firm, with Iyer designing and managing the entire construction process, including liaising with Italian brand design architects.
CLIENT : Private
DATE : 2007
STATUS : Completed
BOX IN THE SKY
With Box in the Sky, Iyer undertook the design and construction management for a new extension to an existing residence in the form of a master bedroom, a new spa bathroom and office. The final design conceived of the master bedroom space as the eponymous “Box in the Sky,” elevating the residents in their own private sanctuary space while remaining inherently connected to the rest of the house.
CLIENT : Msunduzi Municipality
DATE : 2015
STATUS : Completed
ALEXANDRA PARK
Alexandra Park is a significant public space for the city of Pietermaritzburg, and hosts a range of sporting and recreational activities. Iyer was appointed by the city to design an important link within the park, providing access to the historic Harry Qwala Stadium. The firm saw this as an opportunity to create a new promenade based on organic and sculptural forms, incorporating seating, an outdoor gym, feature lighting and soft landscaping to extend the qualities of the park into the new space.