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Asset Magazine – Melrose Arch – Where business thrives amid unmatched efficiency Mixed-use Precinct Asset Magazine | Issue 128 | August 2024 Asset Magazine – Melrose Arch – Where business thrives amid unmatched efficiency The place where everything works so you can too Located in the heart of Johannesburg, Melrose Arch is the city’s premier mixed-use precinct, seamlessly integrating business, leisure and living. Perfectly positioned between Sandton and Rosebank, and with easy access to the M1 highway, it offers unparalleled infrastructure, including uninterrupted power, a dependable water supply, and eco-friendly systems. In Johannesburg’s dynamic landscape, Melrose Arch stands as a beacon of modern urbanism. This exceptional mixed-use precinct harmoniously combines work, leisure, and living spaces, presenting a distinctive blend of convenience and sophistication. It is synonymous with self-sufficiency and seamless operation. In a city often challenged by power outages, water shortages and utility inefficiencies, Melrose Arch offers a refreshing alternative. Solar energy ensures an uninterrupted power supply, while a reliable backup water system guarantees consistent availability. The precinct’s advanced water chiller system maintains a comfortable indoor climate, complemented by an eco-friendly waste recycling system that underscores its commitment to sustainability. The verdant gardens and clean air further elevate the quality of life, while the expansive super-basement network offers ample parking and ease of access across the precinct. The ideal business environment Melrose Arch is the perfect locale for businesses seeking modern, adaptable office spaces. The precinct features a range of commercial properties tailored to various business needs. For instance, 34 Melrose Boulevard boasts a central atrium that floods the space with natural light, while 39 Melrose Boulevard, offers a 4-star green rating and state-of-the-art conferencing facilities. The seven-storey structure, prominently situated on the M1 highway, provides excellent visibility for corporate branding and ample parking options. At 10 High Street, the top floors offer breathtaking views of the internal gardens and uninterrupted views of the city skyline. The building has direct access to the vibrant retail galleria and lush green spaces. The building is conveniently located near the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and the Protea Fire and Ice hotel. All buildings within the precinct benefit from a robust fibre optic network, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity with dual-source redundancy. The building management system includes advanced access control and intercoms, with telephony and data services available on-site if required. Why choose Melrose Arch? Businesses at Melrose Arch enjoy direct access to landlords, enabling swift decision-making and on-site management. The precinct boasts 24/7 security, a dedicated control room, and secure parking with panic buttons. With its uninterrupted solar-powered electricity and backup water systems, Melrose Arch ensures seamless business continuity. Centrally located with easy access to the M1 highway via Corlett Drive and Athol Oaklands off-ramps, Melrose Arch is a coveted address for blue-chip companies such as South 32, Glencore, and PepsiCo. It’s also conveniently close to the Rosebank Gautrain station and regular Gautrain commuter bus routes. Hotels and conferencing on the property Melrose Arch has four world-class hotels, offering a total of over 700 rooms. The five-star Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch and the Marriott Executive Apartments Melrose Arch connect discerning international business travellers to one of the most sought-after long-stay destinations in Johannesburg. The African Pride Melrose arch Hotel, Autograph Collection, and contemporary four-star Protea Hotel fire & Ice! by Marriott Melrose Arch offer ideal accommodation, whether one if conferencing, meeting or simply looking for a leisure stay. The Venue Melrose Arch offers a complete events solution with a fresh, modern approach. With an emphasis on exceptional service, sensational food and in-house technical equipment, this facility has conference rooms to host events for 25 to as many as 800 people, and provide an unforgettable experience. A commitment to sustainability Leading the way in Johannesburg’s sustainability efforts, Melrose Arch operates an eco-centre for waste sorting and recycling, and a district cooling system that conserves energy. Year to date, it has recycled 89% of its waste, saved significant quantities of Co2, water, trees and electricity, and generates 3.2MW of clean solar energy annually. Beyond its business appeal, Melrose Arch offers a vibrant lifestyle with over 100 local and international retail brands, diverse dining options, luxury hotels and state-of-the-art health clubs. Tree-lined streets and green spaces create a delightful environment for work and relaxation. Related Articles

Asset Magazine – Johannesburg precinct sets standards for sustainability Integrated Sustainability Asset Magazine | Issue 123 | March 2024 Asset Magazine – Johannesburg precinct sets standards for sustainability Melrose Arch leads with recycling eco centre, cooling plant, water, and solar energy As South Africa migrates to an off-grid economy, one mixed-use precinct is leading the way with its sustainability prowess. Melrose Arch in Gauteng has a thriving waste separating facility, underground cooling plant, gardens and rooftop solar system, providing its hotels, businesses and residential properties with an unparalleled experience. After blasting and bulk earthworks commenced in 1998, Melrose Arch opened with Phase One consisting of only 11 buildings in 2001. It was constructed on a super-basement that connects all areas of the precinct and is one of only a few such basements in the country. Parking cars in the basement reduces traffic congestion and assist in reducing ambient air pollution above ground. Therefore, walking on street level is safe and pleasurable. Renowned for its upmarket appeal and European street style aesthetic, Melrose Arch’s streets are lined with greenery. The precinct has over 700 trees planted within its border, as well as five internal garden spaces creating green lungs for residents and tenants to enjoy. Melrose Arch has since expanded to house 106,000m2 of office space, 39,000m2 of retail space, 17,000m2 of hotel space, 29,000m2 of residential and conferencing space, and 8,600m2 accommodating health clubs. The integration of sustainability operations has expanded parallel to the 199,600m2, with the result being seamless integration. The eco centre and waste separating facility Melrose Arch’s waste separating facility, that operates 24/7, separates paper, cardboard, metals, plastics and glass, and sends these for recycling. At the property’s approximately 30 restaurants, cafés and bars, food waste is separated at source i.e. in the restaurant kitchens. The food waste recycling works by implementing efficient waste separation methods, allowing each restaurant to divert food waste from traditional waste streams. Be separating the food waste at source, restaurants assist in thorough recycling and processing, transforming waste into valuable resources such as compost. The food waste is taken directly to the Urban Farms Recycling Centre, where it is converted into organic fertiliser. This organisation’s vermiculite facility in Modderfontein is the largest of its kind in South Africa. After the majority of the waste is recycled, the balance goes to a landfill, with the eco centre aiming to minimise the amount each day. In January 2024, of the 84,758 tons of waste collected across the precinct, 73% was recycled. A total of 70,920.72m3 of carbon dioxode, 653,621.28L of water and 286,692 kilowatt-hours of energy was saved. Additionally, the eco centre creates employment and enhances community participation in climate-relevant mitigation and adaptation measures. Melrose Arch cooling plant The provision of efficient indoor climate and comfort, particularly in the offices and commercial building, has been prioritised since the inception of Melrose Arch’s development. The precinct boasts its own 1,471m2 district underground cooling plant, that operates 24/7. This remarkable facility includes eight chillers that are 2722.94kW in size, 12 cooling towers and five building water pumps. Operated by a Building Management System, the plant is energy-efficient. The cooling is centrally produced and distributes cold water to each building through a close distribution network. Environmentally-friendly and economically savvy, this centre helps to regulate the temperature inside buildings across the entire precinct. The cooling plant’s machinery and equipment have a nameplate capacity of 4,324.74kW, but for safety reasons, are never operated at full capacity. The Kilo-volt-amperes (kVA) demand for the plant during the summer months is set to 8.5kVA. The average monthly kWh consumption for the plant is 494,914.08kWh. The cooling plant supplies chilled water for air-conditioning to over approximately 170,600m2 of hotel, retail and office space. Renewable energy Melrose Arch precinct’s rooftop solar system is intricately accommodated across 16 different roof surfaces, and every building under the precinct’s joint venture agreement that can host solar panels, does so. Currently featuring over 7,000 solar panels and multiple inverters, generating approximately 3.2 Megawatt (MW) of clean energy annually, the grid-tied system integrates with multiple generators during loadshedding. Some of the commercial operators on the property such as the Johannesburg Marriott Hotel, operate their own solar systems, providing further sustainability. “We are committed to a target of 30% renewable energy across all of our properties by 2025, and becoming net zero for carbon emissions by 2050,” says Richard Collins, Area Vice President: Sub-Saharan Africa, Marriott International. Back-up water Melrose Arch has two sources of underground water. Through its water treatment plant, water is filtered and cleansed before being converted to potable water. This water is channeled to Melrose Arch’s standby tanks, which are in place to enable the precinct to continue to enjoy water when there are interruptions to the local supply. This system keeps the precinct’s gardens green throughout the year and ensures that less water is wasted. Last year alone, the precinct saved 3,500,000 litres of water this way. Furthermore, Melrose Arch has a water back-up system with sufficient supply to keep operations flowing for up to 72 hours at any given time. “Melrose Arch’s prominence in the commercial and residential sector is underpinned by its robust operational sustainability integration that includes solar power, waste separation, a cooling plant, water backup and more,” says Reiner Henschel, Operations Director at Melrose Arch. “However, our commitment doesn’t end there. We are resolute in continually integrating sustainability into our operations, ensuring that the precinct maintains its position as a leader in environmental responsibility in South Africa,” he concludes. Related Articles