SARB Tower Refurbishment Recognised as Joint Overall Winner at SAPOA 2026
ADA Architects is proud to celebrate the recognition of the South African Reserve Bank Tower Refurbishment Project as a Joint Overall Winner at the 2026 SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence, held at Sun City on 1 October 2026.
The prestigious award recognises the successful refurbishment and transformation of one of Pretoria's most recognisable landmark buildings.
Over the past four years, ADA Architects played a leading role in the architectural transformation of the South African Reserve Bank Head Office Tower.
ADA was responsible for the architectural design of the tower's new façade, giving the building a distinctive contemporary identity while respecting its prominence within the Pretoria skyline.
ADA also designed the Parkade façade and undertook the architectural coordination of the Tower's internal services and associated upgrades, contributing to the successful integration of the various building systems within the refurbished building.
The project represents a significant milestone for ADA Architects, demonstrating the practice's expertise in complex high-rise refurbishment, façade design and multidisciplinary coordination.
The SAPOA Overall Award is a proud recognition of the dedication, innovation and commitment invested in this landmark development.
ADA Architects extends its sincere appreciation to the client and all companies involved in bringing this remarkable project to completion.
Project Contributors
CLIENT SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK
ARCHITECTS ADA ARCHITECTS
INTERIOR DESIGNERS DSGN
PROJECT MANAGERS & PRINCIPAL AGENT ORIGIN AFRICA
QUANTITY SURVEYORS MLC
ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERS ONEZERO CONSULTING
FACADE ENGINEERS SUTHERLAND
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS SUTHERLAND
MECHANICAL ENGINEERS SPOORMAKER & PARTNERS
FIRE CONSULTANTS SPOORMAKER & PARTNERS
WET SERVICES ENGINEERS SPOORMAKER & PARTNERS
SMART BUILDING CONSULTANTS ZUTARI
SUSTAINABLITY CONSULTANTS ZUTARI
ACOUSTIC CONSULTANTS ACOUSTECH
KITCHEN CONSULTANTS BLUEPRINT KITCHEN DESIGN
SECURITY CONSULTANT QCIC-GROUP
HEALTH AND SAFETY RHULANI CORPORATE SERVICES
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTORS WBHO
GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION TARGET GREEN STAR 5 (SA OFFICE V1.1)
2026 SAPOA Property Awards for Innovative Excellence — Joint Overall Winner