http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00178.jpg

Name: Radisson Hotel
Location: Rivonia Road, Sandton
Status: U/C
Floors: Appox 25? Render not too clear/ 283 rooms/ 5star
Use: Hotel - with retail already in place (Sandton Isle)

Two New Radisson Hotels In Sa - 2007/05/24

More info regarding Radisson's hotel in Sandton...

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, is set to open two new Radisson Hotels in South Africa next year – one in the heart of Sandton's upmarket business district and the other in Port Elizabeth's busy beachfront area.

The group which operates 288 hotels with more than 59 800 rooms in 47 countries, already has a South African foothold via the Radisson Hotel on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town and a second hotel under the mid-market Park Inn brand located on Green Market Square, Cape Town.

The new Radisson Sandton, a 283 bedroom hotel, will be situated close to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Sandton Convention Centre; the Radisson Port Elizabeth is currently being built on the Summerstand Beachfront with 173 bedrooms. Both are scheduled to open late in 2008.

Both properties will be new landmarks and feature the contemporary and chic Radisson "new breed" style. They are both luxury hotels and offer sport swimming pools, sundecks, wellness and gym areas, restaurants and bars as well as conference areas, meeting rooms and business centres.

Kurt Ritter, President and CEO of The Rezidor Group - which is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – says, "South Africa is an important and growing market for the group's organic business development and a destination for both business and leisure travellers. The government has prioritised tourism as a key economic sector and international arrivals increase continually; this is expected to continue growing beyond 2010 when SA hosts the Soccer World Cup."

The Rezidor Hotel Group has such confidence in South Africa and the rest of the continent that it has recently opened a Business Development office in Cape Town and appointed Andrew McLachlan as its director to build on the group's spectacular success in Europe, the Middle East and Russia in Africa. McLachlan who has extensive experience in the hotel industry throughout Africa is already assisting potential hotel owners, developers, financiers and other tourism industry professionals.

He adds, "We have recognized Africa's growing potential and the drastic lack of hotels in many countries throughout the continent and have developed a suite of services including access to investment funds, to assist in creating more facilities for business and leisure travellers and tourists."

HAHA! Look closer at the render... You can see how it has been superimposed on top of the current construction site. Just off the right you can see a crane sticking out - it is currently busy with the parkade of 10F at the base of this building. And top left you can see another part of a crane sticking out.

This pic was taken from a newspaper clip. Hopefully I can get better renders, and some updated pics on the construction site.

nice to see! but one of you guys created a thread for this hotel about 2 weeks ago

Couldn't find the thread, and we had no images. Now we have images. Will need to open quite a few threads for sandton, but don't really have the time at this stage. The new holiday inn is quite big... And I cant find any info on it.

Tra la la, tra la loo, tra da dum...

:banana:

here is a link to the thread that was created for this hotel... and joburg you did even post in the thread :)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=472069

haha. :D oops.

Well, this thread wins!

1. I created it
2. It has a pic
3. It has a pic
4. I created it
5. I couldn't find the other one...

thats good enough for me

Jakes I declare you the weena

lol, then lets find our AWOL mod to delete the other... byt the way where has he been?? i think we need a new one

thats good enough for me

Jakes I declare you the weena

thank you! otherwise I would have to resort to throwing a tantrum in order to get my way! But let us now discuss this wonderful structure going up in Sandton. It is already at level 12 I think. Will try to get some construction pics today.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0081.jpg

Can't see much from this view, will try and get from the back, much more interesting..

1. Sandton Sun & Towers InterContinental - 565 room - built 1984/1993
2. Sandton Hilton - 329 rooms - built 1997
3. Sandton Radisson - 283 rooms - opening 2008
3. Palazzo InterContinental - 246 rooms - built 2000
4. Park Hyatt Rosebank - 244 rooms - built 1995
5. Michaelangelo Hotel - 242 rooms - built 1996

only one crane??

Well i'm quite sure the construction engineers will add another crane if and when needs be....... ;)

only one crane??

As a matter of fact there are two, one in front and one in the back. And two working on the holiday inn accross the road, and one for the gautrain. Not 12 though

ha ha ha

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00253.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00242.jpg

I think this dev is going to rock... and it has a very nice floorcount!

And i am posting this in the hope to get some discussion going! Goodness, you post the pics and then people look past them. And they get googa about 2f developments in the namib!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0084.jpg

finally starting to rise a bit

Works progressing well, another classy high rise in Sandton. Just curious, they building ontop of an existing structure, & I see that portion is cordined off, whats in the existing structure? i.e below the cranes.

That is the existing sandton isle building - which consists of a health food outlet, a BMW dealership, Aston Martin (I think) and the very pretentious Palms entertainment club.

Oh this is where "Palms" is!

Palms might be closing down, read somewhere that they dont have a 'night club' license and are only licensed as a restaraunt, a lot of residents have complained. Palms on the other hand has denied being a nightclub and says its only a restaraunt.. Um ok the public isn't that stupid...

Yup Dysan posted the article in the Joburg Discussion thread. Ridiculous if you ask me. I reckon it's all got to do with club politics - there are a number of uberly high class clubs in that area, and i think they all fight with each other like beeetches.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0083-1.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0092.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0097.jpg

whats that U/C on the corner?

whats that U/C on the corner?

Gautrain

i thought gautrain was next to the sandton libry on the taxi rank site?

It is - that's the station.. This is the mushroom farm park site, where they tunnel to the sandton library site and marlboro portal.

Although the Radisson will not be far from the Gautrain station at all. Just down Rivonia Road. Although I think they need to make Rivonia more pedestrian friendly..

From M1 Radisson is now very much visible, I will have to drive there and take pics. I wonder how many floors they have built so far, anyone knows?

They're on abt 14th or 15th

They going fast.

It still going!
http://www.500images.com/uploads/109353108DSC00528.JPG (http://www.500images.com)

yeeeeeeeeeeeha!

It still going!
http://www.500images.com/uploads/109353108DSC00528.JPG (http://www.500images.com)

How many floors still to go by the way?

Atleast another 7-10

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00178.jpg

Name: Radisson Hotel
Location: Rivonia Road, Sandton
Status: U/C
Floors: Appox 25? Render not too clear/ 283 rooms/ 5star
Use: Hotel - with retail already in place (Sandton Isle)

Two New Radisson Hotels In Sa - 2007/05/24

More info regarding Radisson's hotel in Sandton...

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, is set to open two new Radisson Hotels in South Africa next year – one in the heart of Sandton's upmarket business district and the other in Port Elizabeth's busy beachfront area.

The group which operates 288 hotels with more than 59 800 rooms in 47 countries, already has a South African foothold via the Radisson Hotel on the Atlantic Seaboard of Cape Town and a second hotel under the mid-market Park Inn brand located on Green Market Square, Cape Town.

The new Radisson Sandton, a 283 bedroom hotel, will be situated close to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and Sandton Convention Centre; the Radisson Port Elizabeth is currently being built on the Summerstand Beachfront with 173 bedrooms. Both are scheduled to open late in 2008.

Both properties will be new landmarks and feature the contemporary and chic Radisson "new breed" style. They are both luxury hotels and offer sport swimming pools, sundecks, wellness and gym areas, restaurants and bars as well as conference areas, meeting rooms and business centres.

Kurt Ritter, President and CEO of The Rezidor Group - which is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange – says, "South Africa is an important and growing market for the group's organic business development and a destination for both business and leisure travellers. The government has prioritised tourism as a key economic sector and international arrivals increase continually; this is expected to continue growing beyond 2010 when SA hosts the Soccer World Cup."

The Rezidor Hotel Group has such confidence in South Africa and the rest of the continent that it has recently opened a Business Development office in Cape Town and appointed Andrew McLachlan as its director to build on the group's spectacular success in Europe, the Middle East and Russia in Africa. McLachlan who has extensive experience in the hotel industry throughout Africa is already assisting potential hotel owners, developers, financiers and other tourism industry professionals.

He adds, "We have recognized Africa's growing potential and the drastic lack of hotels in many countries throughout the continent and have developed a suite of services including access to investment funds, to assist in creating more facilities for business and leisure travellers and tourists."

Here you can see the final render... The hotel sits on a base of 9F - on the rivonia side 4F. Then the hotel itself is at least 15F. So we still have quite a few floors to go.

Great Project.

http://www.radissonsas.com/cs/Satellite?blobcol=urlpicture&blobheader=image%2Fjpeg&blobkey=id&blobtable=ImageFile&blobwhere=1165588224531&cachecontrol=immediate&ssbinary=true

omw nice, where did u get the render??

I hope it's all glass on the other side..

Hey Paulo,
That render seems amazing... if you can get a hold of a larger one so we could see more detail, that would be awesome!

I hope it's all glass on the other side..

Nope, no glass on the other side. This render shows the front, my render shows the back.

oh. well then that's very saddening. why even bother building a building when it's design is going to be rather uninspiring? but maybe that's just my opinion.

its a very brutal design - but i quite like it...

its a very brutal design - but i quite like it...

So do i. I like 'heavy' looking buildings.... (Carlton, Ponte, Shell in Cape Town).

^^ "Heavy brutal" is not sandton... not a fan of the design sadly. the lower levels are great, not the tower section. Its a bit chunky blocky, would loved a bit slimmer and then taller

must admit that I find most raddisson hotels (especially towers) to be a bit bland. Its efficient, its clean, crisp etc. but lacks the wow factor. ah well, maybe it will look better in real life. it is growing fast - and it will be huge when completed.

^^ i agree... the one at the waterfront in CT is nice and white tho

The holiday inn next door doesn't seem to want to be the smaller of the two.. at this rate it's gonna be the same size as the radisson

Well I'm not going to complain too much - it's high. yay. :)

^^ "Heavy brutal" is not sandton...

Which is exactly why i like it even more... At least it's not fake Tuscan.

Which is exactly why i like it even more... At least it's not fake Tuscan.
Yes!!! Someone that sees my opinion too! Enough of the Psuedo-Mediterranean architectural vomit for a change [and that's knowing that Joburg actually does it better than most... Orlando:-( ]. Even Orlando is on that stupid bandwagon... let's be creative for a change. Italians must want to chunder when they see this stuff bastardised all over the world.

Going up!

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00715.jpg

I like the design & think it will suite the envirioment around it. Im a fan of this type of Architecture, so no complaints from me :D bold & striking!

I have some really nice renders of this place including the model etc but can someone tell me how to upload these pics.I have a flickr account and everything.Anyone?

just copy the picture url between this: paste-url-here and click post

df

Perhaps it's the way I uploaded the pics but I can't get the images onto skyscraper.Will have to ask a buddy to help.bugger it

=/.. does the url have .jpeg or .jpg at the end??

first save the picture to ur pc, then go to : www.tinypic.com , browse for your picture by using the browse function, then click the big upload button. In a few seconds or minutes (depends on ur internet speed) it will give you 4 options when the upload is complete, click the 'copy' button on the 2nd option, it will have [IMG] at the start of it.

then simpy come here & 'paste'

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x31/Upington/Oct2007/P1010089.jpg

....oooppps, meant this one...


http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x31/Upington/Oct2007/P1010186.jpg

Drove past yesterday, got a few new pics...
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00799.jpg

From Rivonia
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00805.jpg

Corner of Rivonia and Pretoria
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00802.jpg

Her royal backside
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00801.jpg

Maude street view
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00800.jpg

I'm thinking 5 more floors would make this look nice. Hope it happens.

The hotel part itself is at least 15F sitting on a 10F base. So it has quite a while to go.

Confirmed as 25F - so still has a while to go!
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00791.jpg

Any updates.

still rising...

Thanx Jakes, Its been about more than a month since I went that side.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0126.jpg

Going, going and going. Thanx my man.

I can see its rising further and further, I must actually go take pics soon. I just see it when driving on M1.

I didn't manage to take pics because of time constraints but Raddison is coming alright and as we had its cousing will be joining it soon at Corner Rivonia and West Street.

here's the model of this hotel, courtesy of Pule

http://www.radissonsas.com/rsas_static_content/img/hotelpics/JNBZS.jpg

I still think this is the final design of the Radisson

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/2231835395_39ee8d381c.jpg

here's the model of this hotel, courtesy of Pule

http://www.radissonsas.com/rsas_static_content/img/hotelpics/JNBZS.jpg

I still think this is the final design of the Radisson

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2388/2231835395_39ee8d381c.jpg

Those are 2 separate hotels Kuls, the top one is the one at the Isle and second one is the one that is gonna be constructed at corner Rivonia roand and West Street.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1070208.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/P1070212.jpg

+-5 more floors to go, hope it doesn't turn out to be a stub

I just hpre those pics clearify the confusion of the one still to be developed and this one.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1070730.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1070731.jpg

geeze its a big bladdy building isint it

Its really big SA.

Quite imposing!

...seems all these developers woke up one morning and say "lets build Sandton!".......it really feels great that come 2010, soccer tourists will travel on the brand new Gautrain from the brand new OR Tambo to the brand new Sandton skyline........"this is the first time in my adult life that i feel so proud to be South African"....plagerized this one from Barack's wife.......



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Just an interesting note - I went to the BMW dealer there last week to get a part , and the guy helping me was complaining that there's always stuff falling down from the construction , and already a 1-series was damaged pretty badly !! :nuts:

^^lol, yeh it cant be a tad bit dangerous to leave ur BMW's around construction sites. esp this one. Its looking good too.

it is big hey, but looks bit too fat for its height

it is big hey, but looks bit too fat for its height

It's still growing, hoping it has a few (5) more floors to go

Has a few more floors to go. and getting penthouses at the top. i fear even with a few more floors it will still look squat... plus it seems that it is going to be a mass of concrete.

Im glad its not going to be full glass, with the bold Radisson logo on the side it will look very cool.

Building is currently one floor higher (Holiday Inn next door) :

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/0-2008_-_FEBRUARY_-0-Large.jpg

WOW that's a fantastic aerial! Wish there were more of them of Sandton! Be interesting to see how many holes there are given how many building cranes there are dotting the skyline.

just a matter of time before the little rows of town houses dissapear, sort of like china where the little buildings get gobbeled up buy the big ones

Nice aerial!

Looks like it has topped out. 24F I counted but its difficult to see.

Nope that's a pretty old pic, the building is already a floor higher, and still got more to go.

Is the hotel on top of the Isle going to be 25F or is the whole structure to be 25F? Its just a little confusing when considering the staggered construction of what really was two separate building developments.

Don't really know, but i think the whole structure will be 25 floors. Othwerise we're looking at something 30+

Topped out?

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0133.jpg

Nope, drove past last night and the new level is being poured. the hotel seems to have a 2floor loft at the top.

Great project!

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1080932.jpg

I've heard rumours that there are plans for a Planet Fitness Platinum in this building.

Included in this gym will be a 2.7km running track. How, you may well ask, are they going to fit a 2.7km running track into such a small gym? Well, apparently the track is going to come out of the building in the form of a really long skywalk, and might connect with other buildings. The illusion created will be that you're running in the air. The other interesting bit I heard was that the skywalk is going to be... erm... pink.

Anyone know if there is any truth to these rumours?

me thinks a 2.7km track consists of running around the same 270 meter track 10 times-easy problem solved

I've heard rumours that there are plans for a Planet Fitness Platinum in this building.

Included in this gym will be a 2.7km running track. How, you may well ask, are they going to fit a 2.7km running track into such a small gym? Well, apparently the track is going to come out of the building in the form of a really long skywalk, and might connect with other buildings. The illusion created will be that you're running in the air. The other interesting bit I heard was that the skywalk is going to be... erm... pink.

Anyone know if there is any truth to these rumours?

Very interesting. I believe this is true, look at this:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/Photo-0133.jpg

See the steel frame around the top of Sandton Isle building? they've been working on this a lot to close it off, i thought it was gonna be a restaraunt or summin, with tables looking over Sandton.

The building is abt 3 floors higher btw, will get pics soon

me thinks a 2.7km track consists of running around the same 270 meter track 10 times-easy problem solved


Thanks for pointing that out Inertia. That must definitely be part of it. And Giles I would tend to agree with you, but apparently this track really is going to come out of the building. Bit of a novel idea I believe... Will be interesting to see how it pans out. I am hopefully going to be given a tour of the building site one of these days, so I'll know a bit more then. Also am hoping to get some info about other developments in Sandton.

the old Joburg Sun had a running track around the periferal of the podium which linked the 2 towers together, very novel for an inner city hotel complex

Sounds like a cool idea, but anyone seen plans yet?

Working on it....

Ok... this is all I could get. Nothing really we didn't know I suppose, except for info re the restaurant and the gym. I'll try see what I can find out when I go on the tour.

Radisson SAS – Sandton

Situated in Africa’s richest square mile, the new Radisson SAS Hotel Sandton has changed the Sandton skyline permanently.

Conveniently located within the exclusive Sandton Isle development in Rivonia Road, the hotel is within walking distance of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and major banking institutions.

Internationally renowned interior designer Maria Vafiadis of MKV Design in London who has worked on a number of projects with the Rezidor Hotel Group was commissioned by Sandton Isle to design the guest rooms and public areas of the hotel.

The Radisson SAS Sandton’s 290 guest rooms break new ground in comfort and the design successfully creates a truly innovative lifestyle. All guest rooms have individual climate control, flat screen LCD television, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower facilities, comfortable work stations and free high speed wireless internet access.

“Vivace “our contemporary style Italian restaurant and cocktail bar, serves innovative contemporary cuisine – watch as the chefs prepare food before your eyes in our open-plan kitchen. The friendly and relaxed atmosphere combined with the warm hospitality of our staff, make Vivace an inviting place to meet friends and business associates.

Private Dining facilities are available for those wanting to host an intimate dinner,

There are 5 board rooms and 3 funtion rooms. All function rooms are equipped with the latest conference technology, and most are illuminated with natural sunlight. These rooms offer the perfect venue for any type of function from a board meeting to a gala dinner.

The hotel swimming pool deck and panoramic rooftop terrace is located on the 9th floor and is the ideal place to relax, adjacent to this is the Platinum Planet Fitness Gym and Wellness Spa, offering a world class energizing workout in a state-of-the-art gym including a unique indoor/outdoor jogging circuit … or tranquility and serenity in the wellness spa.

The hotel is managed by Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts on behalf of Sandton Isle. The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of 322 hotels in operation and under development in more than 48 countries. Rezidor operates the brands Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts , Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inn & Suites

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1090346.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1090352.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f119/Puleza/Johannesburg/P1090351.jpg

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http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/DSC00178.jpg

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Just thought I would repost this now that we are coming towards the end of construction......its the only desent render we have....thanks Jakes.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/CIMG0342.jpg

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/CIMG0341.jpg

Whats gonna be in the double volume part on the top? restaurant/bar/ night club?

Also whats with the funny yellow crane girder?

I think that yellow crane has to do with the Gautrain project
One of the emergency shafts that they are building there
And it is near the radison
If you check the aerial view of the Radison you will see the emergency shaft that they are building for the Gautrain

Thats what I think anyway!

Its the corner of west and Rivonia road.......

Ya!

It is a bit further away from the radisson
That picture that I saw showed the shaft quite close to the building
So maybe it is something else

I think that yellow crane has to do with the Gautrain project
One of the emergency shafts that they are building there
And it is near the radison
If you check the aerial view of the Radison you will see the emergency shaft that they are building for the Gautrain

Thats what I think anyway!

Um, it's actually this:

http://www.ghcafrica.co.za/pics/weststreetdevelopment.jpg


2nd crane:
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/CIMG0340.jpg

Um, it's actually this:


How can you tell Inertia? I also thought it was for the Gautrain.
What's the name of this project? I've seen the render on here before, but can't remember if we established the name of the project.

It's corner West and Rivonia, has nothing to do with the Gautrain. I'm not 100% sure of the render, but am 100% sure that it's this site:

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158/mandana_sa/DSC05383.jpg

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii158/mandana_sa/DSC0538.jpg

I concur with Inertia, that's park in. check the link out.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=573703&page=2

Way too good photo to pass up....

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/mp-mf_aerial_apr08-Original.jpg

From Gautrain.co.za
Courtesy of Inertia

Nice one! Is that the Holiday Inn on the side??

yip, that is the holiday inn indeed

You can see the jogging track taking shape - the blueish thingie at the bottom
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/eat/DSC00506.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/eat/DSC00508.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/eat/DSC00509.jpg

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/eat/DSC00513.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/eat/DSC00515.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa259/granova/eat/DSC00518.jpg

Definitely growing on me, thanks

i hope this is the right building cause it'll look smashing and it looks right thou it could be a concept
http://www.ghcafrica.co.za/pics/weststreetdevelopment.jpginertia post

^^ nope that's a diff building down the street. I should probably take it off, causing confusion

i hope this is the right building cause it'll look smashing and it looks right thou it could be a concept
http://www.ghcafrica.co.za/pics/weststreetdevelopment.jpginertia post

We have said on so many occasion that this one is on corner West and Rvonia road.

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/mp-mf_aerial_apr08-Original.jpg

The SA construction boom in full view

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/mp-mf_aerial_apr08-Original.jpg

The SA construction boom in full view

^^Indeed, Radisson, Holiday Inn & the Gautrain all in one.

......no sign that its topping off yet......

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x31/Upington/May08/P5150076.jpg

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x31/Upington/May08/P5150072.jpg

.....the odd couple......

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x31/Upington/May08/P5150073.jpg

Thanks!!

Not sure when these pics were taken, but it looks like the Radisson has topped out at that level

It has. I went on a tour of the building on Friday afternoon, and walked up to the top where the penthouses are being built. You should see what the Planet Fitness Platinum gym looks like - hot stuff. Heard they were thinking of working with the Council in integrating the Mushroom Park 'park' into the hotel once the Gautrain work has finished.

That would be nice Tom.

And no piccies? tsk tsk

Thanks!!

Not sure when these pics were taken, but it looks like the Radisson has topped out at that level

.....just took those pics a week and half ago.....so, i guess they must have topped out the thing in 10 days......thats a miracle!

And no piccies? tsk tsk

......my sentiment exactly.......wink, wink!!

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/CIMG0366.jpg

Looking a tad stubby now that it has finally topped out. Not sure if I am in love yet with this one.

But time will tell.

its looking like the kid that ate all the donuts!! no tapering to the roof line?

no doubting its impressive scale and m2, but is bit blobby now in real life

Must say that even tho it is a fatty, the pics dont do it justice. Here's 1 from a better angle:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p246/In3rti4/ss-may08-8441-Original.jpg

And if you look at the render, you will see there is a bit of tapering

Looking a tad stubby now that it has finally topped out. Not sure if I am in love yet with this one.

But time will tell.

Im still as much in love as day 1! ;-)

its not bad, btw whats the hole for? Gautrain?

For Gautrain............Yes

its not bad, btw whats the hole for? Gautrain?

Yip - 3 level underground parking, and the station-box on the right.

Just in that pic at least 6 cranes. Amazing construction boom

I count 9, just to be anal

^^10 if you include the green one thats still folded :tongue3:

Walked from where I was staying in Sandton to the Sandton Isle.....the walk was chaotic due to them laying cable and digging up the side walk....but the actual location of the hotel is very public orientated....it has a good feeling about it.....it might have something to do with the amount of amazing cars and stuff like that...I dunno

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The running track thing...

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The kind of public square (no fences)

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The Sandton Isle

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The cars were brilliant (not all of them)

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this is the machine that was being used to dig up the road for the cable and other such things.....interesting

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The cars were brilliant (not all of them)

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Opel Corsa 1.6 in white with std black bumpers :drool:

As per latest edition of TNW (06 August 2008) hotel will be open for business in November.

This has topped, they fitting glass on 2 or 3 top floors.

:down: don't like the box

Here is a pic of what was cracking today:

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F**#&$K, it degrades the da fancy corner!

Thanks man....looking good but still seems as if there is something missing.

i LOVE IT
AWSOME!

loved it when it was proposed... and love it now :applause:

the tower is a bit too square compared to the base. Anyway, thanks God, its not fake-Tuscan!

I'm getting the sense it is missing something... hmmm...

Today

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sh@$%%T! i'm starting to like it, the second pic is fab especially with those austons :cheers:

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Hmmm...I don't think it's missing anything at all now! It is looking sexy! :cheers:

The Radisson foreword and final design.....

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Situated in Africa's richest square mile, Sandton, the brand new Radisson SAS Hotel Sandton, Johannesburg promises to offer beautifully-appointed guest rooms matched with our exceptional Yes I Can! personal service standards. With an enviable location in the heart of Sandton's business district and just a short distance from some of the continent's best shopping and golf, the hotel will be the perfect base for both business and leisure travellers.

* The hotel is close to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Sandton Convention Centre as well as Nelson Mandela Square and the impressive Sandton City Shopping Centre

* Johannesburg International Airport is just 18 kilometres from the hotel or Tambo International Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel

* The hotel promises to offer 290 beautifully-appointed guest rooms all out fitted with amenities found in a first class hotel

* Free high-speed Internet access will be available to all registered hotel guests

* Vivace will tempt guests with an innovative Italian menu complemented with a stylish open kitchen plan

* The hotel's wine and bar lounge will serve an extensive menu of cocktails, wines, coffees and other refreshments

* Located on the 9th floor, an elegant outdoor swimming pool and sun deck promises to be the ideal place to enjoy the African sunshine

* Run by One Wellness Spa and Platinum Planet Fitness Gym, the hotel will house a modern wellness centre along with a spacious fitness centre spanning 5000 m²

* Guests looking to get their heart racing can enjoy a run on the fabulous indoor/outdoor jogging circuit which snakes in and out of the hotel's public areas

* The hotel will offer 8 modern and flexible meeting rooms, perfect for small to large corporate meetings and events

* The hotel will provide secure access-controlled car parking

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"Johannesburg International Airport is just 18 kilometres from the hotel or Tambo International Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel"

How convenient to have the option of two airports.... :lol:

lol, & whats even more amazing, the same place has 2 distances from the hotel

^^ :lol:

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whats on that floor with the glass edges in the middle? bar/ restaurant?

^^ they should have done three or more of those, would look awesome.

yeh or could have had 3floors of of that edge in glass with a massive void, so the restaurant/ bar could have fantastic views

where is the entrance to this hotel?

Well the reception area isn't on the ground floor, but is at the bottom of where the tower rises from the Sandton Isle. If I remember correctly, there were seperate entrances for the gym and for the hotel. These will obviously be accessed via a lift from the ground, but I'm not sure where this street entrance will be exactly.

"Johannesburg International Airport is just 18 kilometres from the hotel or Tambo International Airport is 30 kilometres from the hotel"

How convenient to have the option of two airports.... :lol:
hahaha lol what a brick:banana:

This looks yummy, I didn't like it but I have to swallow my words.

This looks yummy, I didn't like it but I have to swallow my words.

We all make mistakes... :banana:

This is looking SUPER hot now... signage is up and final touches being done.

They've started advertising the Radisson Sandton on some of the local radio stations...

In a previous post I asked where the entrance to this hotel was going to be.... i found it... :banana:

It is in the small road called Daisy Rd, at the junction of Rivonia and Pretoria Rd's, Its directly oposite Mushroom Farm park..

I drove past it 2 days ago and its looking super. Lots of glass at the entrance... traffic was to hectic to stop for a piccy :ohno:

Open for guests from 09 December.

Rates from R1935 - R3900.

(Children stay for free :))

One of my new favourite buildings in Sandton. Starting to overtake Michelangelo, if only it was TALLER

IT-IS-LOOKING-AWESOME! I really like large the signage.

Looking good!!!

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Rezidor pushes hotel expansion

February 20, 2009

By Roy Cokayne

The Rezidor Hotel Group is pushing ahead with its aggressive expansion strategy in spite of the financial crisis.

The group opened its third local hotel in Sandton this week and plans to have 10 hotels in the country by 2013 and 50 in Africa by 2015.

President and chief executive Kurt Ritter said yesterday that the Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed group had been affected by the financial crisis, but for the time being it would continue opening one hotel a week in Europe, the Middle East or Africa.

But Ritter admitted that he did not know how long the group would be able to maintain this pace of growth.

"We have about 90 projects in the pipeline and we cautiously say that 10 percent to 15 percent will not be realised because of the crisis," he said. "We see owners who were not the right owners to begin with and didn't put in enough of their own equity and got everything from banks. They are in deep waters now.

"With this crisis there is light at the end of the tunnel, but the question is, how long is the tunnel?"

The group operates the Radisson Waterfront Hotel, Park Inn Greenmarket Square and Radisson Blu in Sandton. Three other hotels are under construction: the 173-room Radisson Port Elizabeth, the 190-room Park Inn in Sandton, opposite the Gautrain station, and the 144-room Radisson Hotel Blaauwberg.

The Radisson in Port Elizabeth is scheduled to open next month and the Park Inn and the Radisson Hotel Blaauwberg will open next year.

Ritter said the Rezidor group planned to announce more hotels in Cape Town, Durban and Gauteng over the next 12 months, under either its Radisson or Park Inn brands.

He believed that the group would add three or four Park Inn hotels and a couple of Radissons to its South African portfolio in the next three to four years.

The group was bringing new hotels in Africa at such speed that it should surpass its target of having 50 hotels on the continent by 2015, Ritter said. Its target for South Africa "should be doable" with all the potential projects it had under negotiation.

He added that compared to Europe and the US, Africa had been largely insulated from the impact of the financial crisis.

The group this week announced the development of two new Radisson Blu hotels, one in Luanda in Angola involving an investment of $80 million (R818 million) and the other a $40 million hotel in Lusaka in Zambia.

Rezidor said it was continuing to pursue the development of hotels in South Africa, Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, as well as the Indian Ocean Islands.

It has tripled its African hotel portfolio in the past two years through the investment of more than $80 million in the addition of 18 hotels.

It has 25 hotels and about 6 000 rooms open and under development in 13 countries in Africa and operates five hotel brands, namely Radisson Blu, Park Inn, Hotel Missoni, Regent and Country Inn.

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Redizor to add more hotels

Kgomotso Mathe

Posted to the web on: 24 February 2009

HOTEL company Redizor Hotel Group, which opened a new hotel in Sandton last week, has announced plans to add two more hotels in SA.

They will be operational by the time the country hosts the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

Its latest addition is the Radisson Blu in Sandton, which has 212 standard rooms, 32 suites, 45 business-class rooms and a luxury suite.

CEO Kurt Ritter said the company would open another 500-room hotel in the Sandton area because there was still huge demand for hotel accommodation.

Another hotel would be opened in Port Elizabeth, one of the major venues of the 2010 soccer extravaganza.

The group operates under the Radisson Blu, Country Inn, Misson, Park Inn and Regent hotel brands. Ritter said the expansion in SA was part of a continental strategy to become one of the biggest hotel operators in Africa.

“We will be opening another hotel soon in Sandton because we feel this area has got a lot of growth potential,” said Ritter. “Obviously we were eager to get the hotels up and running after hearing that South Africa will be hosting the 2010 tournament. But we intend to continue being a full-house hotel even after the event,” he said.

The group has a total of 360 hotels and has been on average opening between 25 to 50 hotels worldwide every year.

^^ I really don't understand as to why Raddison's hotels in SA get such plain design while they build nice structures in other countries.

^^ I really don't understand as to why Raddison's hotels in SA get such plain design while they build nice structures in other countries.

The Radisson's I've seen in Europe all have pretty much the same look...

Maputo design are manifique

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^^ sick - is that development going ahead or is it just a nice render?

The Radissons in Scandinavia (where they're from) look just as plain and simple as all the others they build everywhere else.

^^ sick - is that development going ahead or is it just a nice render?

I think it's currently a render.

Looks good.

I had a full site inspection of this place today... it is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!

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Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton celebrates Grand Opening

New hotel offers complete luxury for business and leisure travelers in Johannesburg

The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton in the South African city Johannesburg has celebrated its glamorous Grand Opening. The hotel which is the landmark building in the recently developed Sandton Isle offers guests a truly five-star experience in the heart of Sandton. “We are proud to open our doors to guests who will enjoy European contemporary style rooms and elegant public spaces resulting in the creation of a truly innovative lifestyle” says District Director of Southern Africa and General Manager, Maarten van den Nieuwenhuijsen.

All 290 guest rooms have individual climate control, flat screen LCD television, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower facilities, comfortable work stations and free high speed wireless internet access. The design reflects a clean, cool style and incorporates the sophistication and elegance of other Radisson hotels, while introducing a unique South African feel that is reflective of van den Nieuwenhuijsen and his staff’s “Yes, I Can!” attitude. “It’s about creating an experience for our guests, a sense that anything is possible and that we are there to ensure it happens,” he says.

Conveniently located within the exclusive Sandton Isle development in Rivonia Road, the hotel is within walking distance of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and major banking institutions and is a focus point for the area. “The Radisson Blu Sandton has forever changed the skyline of Sandton and we wanted a hotel culture that reflects the key place the hotel has taken in the city,” says van den Nieuwenhuijsen. “Radisson Blu is all about the comfort of our guests and meeting their needs – and the Sandton hotel will exemplify this, both physically and in terms of the staff attitude and culture.”

Amenities are first class offering a full-service experience to guests for business or leisure. Pride of place goes to the first-class Vivace restaurant, which serves cutting edge, top quality Italian food that van den Nieuwenhuijsen says will be the best in the city. Executive chef Paul Gindra is part of the multiple gold-medal winning South African team at the Culinary Olympics, which took place in Germany this year.

Located on the 9th floor, an elegant outdoor swimming pool and sun deck is the ideal place to enjoy the African sunshine. Run by ONEwellness Spa and Platinum Planet Fitness Gym, the hotel houses a modern wellness centre along with a spacious fitness centre (5000 m²). Guests looking to get their heart racing can enjoy a run on the fabulous indoor/outdoor jogging circuit which snakes in and out of the hotel's public areas.

The Rezidor Hotel Group currently operates a further Radisson hotel in Cape Town and will open new properties of this core brand in Port Elizabeth (2009), Blaauwberg (2010) and yet again in Sandton: The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton Central featuring 200 rooms is scheduled to welcome the first guests in early 2010.

For further information please contact:
The Rezidor Hotel Group
Christiane Reiter, Director Corporate Communication
Tel. +32 2 702 9331, Christiane.Reiter@Rezidor.com

About the Rezidor Hotel Group:
The Rezidor Hotel Group is one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world. The group features a portfolio of close to 370 hotels in operation and under development with 78,000 rooms in 58 countries.

Rezidor operates the brands Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts, Regent Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn and Country Inns & Suites in Europe, Middle East and Africa, along with the goldpoints plusSM loyalty programme for frequent hotel guests. Rezidor has signed a worldwide license agreement with the Italian fashion house Missoni, in order to develop and operate a lifestyle hotel brand of the same name: Hotel Missoni.

In November 2006, Rezidor was listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Carlson Companies is the main shareholder.

The Corporate Office of the Rezidor Hotel Group is based in Brussels, Belgium.

For more information on Rezidor, visit www.rezidor.com

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Recently had the pleasure to visit this hotel... Actually more intimate than I expected! Friendly staff, large rooms - would be great if they could get the construction noise under control at some stage!

View over the Park (and the Gautrain Tunnel entrance into Sandton Central).
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Large rooms
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Floating
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I actually love the hotel

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Radisson Debuts in Jo’Burg with Hip European Flourish

News - 7th May 2009

The first of two Radisson hotels to be designed by interior design company, MKV Design, for the business centre of Johannesburg has just been officially opened. The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton is 15 floors of truly original design in a newly built tower with a large independent spa below and two floors of penthouses above. It is a hotel that breaks the mould of the city’s previous hotel design in its youthful and confidently hip interpretation of cosmopolitan tastes today, creating a connection for its guests with modern Europe while offering a feast of city views on all sides.

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From the lobby level upwards, The Radisson Blu Sandton wraps around a central atrium that soars up all 15 levels of the hotel with guestrooms accessed from atrium-side corridors. The designers played with the basic square design of the atrium, skilfully layering it to great dramatic effect.

One of the facades has been clad with mirror that curves in incremental steps upwards and over the height of the space. Runs of concealed lighting circumvent the atrium at each level sending out regularly changing beams of coloured light that transform the mirrored wall into a glittering sculpture presiding over the lobby area below. A galaxy of spheres, suspended from the ceiling, appears to float through the upper levels of the space like moons, capturing and converting the lighting into ever changing shadows across the entire space.

Below, the main lobby lounge is the “happening” place. It is a large multi-functional space for people who want to see and be seen with its intentionally exaggerated and vivid furniture – an eye-catching all-sorts of seating and occasional tables, from large, organically shaped sofas to oversize wing-backed chairs and neat seating pods. The lobby is designed to meet today’s preference for an informal and inclusive lifestyle but it cleverly avoids the risk of one group disrupting another by creating “corners of activity”. A wall of specially designed banquette seating, for example, helps determine a quiet area for sitting and working. The banquettes are divided into sections by glass bookshelves and each section has a small pod table suited to laptop working. The effect is a sense of privacy without complete separation from the theatre of the atrium. Another “corner” offers the focus of a fireplace and an area for quiet conversation.

South Africa is famed for its wine, and at The Radisson Blu Sandton, the wine display is an entire glass room leading from the atrium lobby and providing passage to the Vivace Restaurant. Here, the use of the bold colours of Africa against a neutral background continues with fiery tones of red and orange predominating in the upholstery and accessories. The restaurant provides all-day dining and its use of varied shapes, artworks and lighting work as well at breakfast as at night -time. Notable features include a striking moulded white corian breakfast buffet table and specially designed glass sculptures, like dancing flames, inset into the wall.

The conference and meeting rooms, comprising two ballrooms and eight private rooms, span an entire floor. The Radisson Blu Sandton is primarily a business hotel, and there is every bit as much attention given to the design of this floor as to the public spaces. Here, the design is functional but not utilitarian; it is sleek and contemporary with a combination of geometric and organic shapes and striking original artwork. Imposing full height banquette seats with integral down lighters line the corridor walls – an innovative, and very practical, feature providing additional soundproofing as well as a place to sit and compare notes.

The design of the 290 guestrooms, including 33 suites, follows two schemes, one of which is more youthful and the other with a quieter décor and more conventional styling. Both room types celebrate the fabulous cityscape outside as the layout of the room naturally draws guests to the view through the window. The hotel also has one of the loveliest outdoor pools in Johannesburg, with more stunning views and a large deck and graceful pool bar alongside.

All of the many pieces of art throughout the hotel were commissioned locally and comprise a mix of media – black and white photography, printed canvases and bronze sculptures, as well as the glasswork in the restaurant.

nice rooms....those balls are freaky though! whats up with the green and pink lights?

The balls move up and down, they're pretty cool. And the lights change colour. All very funky

going to wedding at the hotel this weekend, so there is obviously a conference facility or what not?

going to wedding at the hotel this weekend, so there is obviously a conference facility or what not?

They have quite an extensive range of conference rooms and stuff, yes.

The balls move up and down, they're pretty cool. And the lights change colour. All very funky
thats cool. want to try this hotel out for 2 nights. the rooms are cool. very simple. you should see the ghastly things some hotels come up with when they try to hard.

jeezlike, this place is awesome. had the wedding reception on the 12th floor, the views are amazing, will post pics as soon as my gf emails me. sandton is looking amazing, the new holiday inn is nice, and the nedbank extension has given rivonia some much needed density. the hotel staff at the reception were very well trained - tip of the hat.

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^^ Didn't you just LOVE the bathrooms???

on the 12th floor? uhm, the vino was flowing (it being the wedding and all), so i frequented the gents on several occassions, i remember it being modern and slick but not mind blowing. maybe you were in the lobby bathrooms? there is a dedicated lift from the parking basement to the 12th floor, only went to the lobby when we went home.

jis bru, the jozi crew know how to have a bash, dr victor and the rasta rebels were the main act, just ginger also played. what a jol!

Shite impressive hotel, how often does the atrium change colour?

Hows the rates Jakes? It seems like it deserves a visit ! Will check if shes on the list for my dads hotel express card :D

Holiday Inn looks pretty cool when its all lit up at night too! not sure about the green though, at first glance people might think its a mosque :crazy:

gott abe kuk living in those townhouses next to HI with massive amounts of ambient light

never knew those townhouses existed. random location, similar to the old english style units on the cnr of revonia and west? not sure if its west, same rd as citigroup.

^^ Yah bet they're holding on to them for dear life. Nice photos Willayster! Sandton is looking more and more bulky as the days go by!

thanks.
is there still strong demand for apartments in the sandton central area? for instance strathavon?

Yah for sure. For many people it means you don't have to sit in traffic getting to work. And when the Gautrain comes along, and the Sandton City expansion is finished, these places will be incredibly valuable.

Yip Im still looking for something decent, if my cousin sells up I'd probably buy her flat on West south North road, (what ever that blody road's name is)

they balls that go up and down. they could attach people to them :)

do they seriously go up and down? this I got to see!

you mean west road south.. haha - that is the most lani road in the golden circle imo. i have 1 bedroom place in strathavon, in linden street, the rental yield is pretty good. good to hear that u guys rate the area is a winner.

this was a really great project to work on, despite all the arguements and stuff, the job went smoothly and from our side, we did a pretty good job!

Spectacular!

If you ignore the base it is not that bad.
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Yeah, the base is what spoils it for me too. It's not wonderful, but it wouldn't be ugly either without it.