Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
Advice, insights about working on heritage sites
Sourcing similar products or finding equivalent products that match existing ones to keep the heritage site’s look and feel.
We have done so many and each had its own challenges that forced Indawo to think out of the box and stretched us as a company to be better. The two most recent ones would be the City Hall, of course, and Nazareth House Villa, due to the products needed and the time constraints on the projects.
A heritage site, whether residential or commercial, cannot be treated as a normal structure.
It is best to get advice from contractors who understand and have the experience in working at heritage sites to ensure our heritage remains intact.
Keep eyes on the costs of the projects as heritage structures generally involve higher costs versus ordinary structures.