Dear Sirs

We wish to confirm that Sage Properties have been associated with WMS Architects on numerous projects and in particular Hatfield Office Park, La Montagne School Project as well as various industrial developments in Corporate Park, Midrand.

WMS Architects’ excelled in areas of project management, design co-ordination, cost control and the general co-ordination and management on site.

We highly recommend their practice should you be considering to employ them on any projects your company may be undertaking. A personal reference can be obtained telephonically from myself on +27 11 377-5813.

Yours sincerely
Sage Properties Limited
Thys Cronje (Project Manager)

Agricultural Research Council

Geagte mnr Swart

LNR HOOFKANTOORGEBOU

Hiermee wil ek graag ons opregte dank teenoor u en u personeel oordra vir die eindproduk van u nougesette en buitengewoon toegewyde insette. Ons vir wie hierdie pragtige en funksionele doeltreffende gebou ons werktuiste is, geniet elke dag die vrug van u arbeid. Dit is nou maar eenmaal so dat ‘n werksomgewing ‘n groot bydra maak tot werksbevrediging.

Die gebou en alles wat dit bide skep juis ‘n omgewing wat bevorderlik is vir werkbevredeging.

U en u span verdien lof vir die inklusiewe wyse waarop u u skeppingsrol vervoer het. Ons het altyd deel van die proses gevoel omdat ons volledige inspraak tot ontplooiing daarvan gehad het. Vir almal van on swat daaraan deelgeneem het was dit nie alleen aangenaam nie maar ook uiters inspirerend om saam met u te verseker dat die “waarde vir geld” beginsel gedien word. Daarom kan ons met trots die gebou aan ons kliente en ander belanghebbendes ten toon stel sodat hulle ook daarop trots kan wees. Wees verseker dat ‘n stroom van gunstige kommentaar onophoudelik invloei. U en u span kan dus met reg trots wees op hierdie gebou wat beslis besondere waarde toevoeg to hierdie omgewing.

Mag hierdie uiters suksesvolle projek die weg baan tot nog baie meer uitdagings en suksesverhale.

Vriendelike groete en beste wense

DR JH TERBLANCHE
PRESIDENT

RE: STAND 700 RHODESFIELD DEVELOPMENT FEEDBACK (COMAIR)

Dear Wim.

Simulator building (Block A)

The design is functional and provides the maximum protection to the simulator should any of the auxiliary equipment explode (transformers, pumps and airconditioning equipment. The soundproofing in the building was a challenge, but due to excellent design, the dB rate in the building was effectively dropped to international acceptable levels.

From a visual point of view, I am of the opinion that Comair has achieved its goal to provide a visually attractive building that is also a discussion point amongst other airlines at Johannesburg International Airport. We have received complaints about rubbernecking and near accidents on the R21 highway, which is adjacent to the building. The marketing department at Comair is enjoying the free advertising that the building is creating.

Operations building (Block D2)

The design was a radical departure from the previously conservative approach followed by Comair towards buildings. The clustering of logical units together in general offices was a new concept, together with the glass partitioning. Although this was met with some resistance from employees initially, they were pleasantly surprised once they moved in.

The soundproofing that is provided by the glass is superb and provides the privacy they need. We received permission from the Civil Aciation Authority to continue our training provided in the building without any qualification. There have been complaints about people that now feel they have to work the full 8 ½ hours a day instead of playing games on their computers. One person summed it up as follows:” I have sacrificed being hideen away in a office, but I have gained in that employees now feel I am more approachable and open in my approach to management of the department”

The whole development reached its goal and actually surpassed al expectations of Comair. Wel done!

Regards
Sean Miller
Internal Audit