New Auditorium for the University of Fort Hare

Alice, South Africa

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New Auditorium for the University of Fort Hare

Alice, South Africa

Firm

Ngonyama Okpanum & Associates

Type

Educational › University

YEAR

2012

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

BUDGET

$100K - 500K

To highlight some of the aspects of the building:Purpose-made design, 350 seater Auditorium, incorporating Multipurpose Break-Away Room, Entrance Foyer and Toilets.Acoustically engineered Auditorium SpaceWorld-class Information + Technology Systems, including:Wireless Network + Internet Connections serving the entire buildingPower connections for every userVideo Conferencing Facility with Large LED screensSmart Board Interactive ScreensHi Definition Large Screen ProjectorsFingerprint Access Control and Video Security SystemsSustainable aspects of the building include:Correct Building OrientationNatural and Forced Ventilation - no air conditioningNatural Diffused South LightDedicated Building Management System to control specific lighting requirementsAs many light fittings as possible will be fitted with LEDs and the rest as Energy Saving Lamps and ControlsThermally and Acoustically InsulatedTimber for the seating is harvested from managed and sustainable resourcesReduced Energy Polished Concrete FloorsWaterless Urinals and Water Saving ToiletsReinstating 235m² of Landscaping to previously paved areasRetaining the 5 existing trees on siteCreating a landscaped courtyard between the New Auditorium and the existing Agricultural Building.