Paragon Group, have partnered with Hansgrohe, and are committed to responsible design, working towards creating spaces for sustainable living. The architecture corporate has just come away from the 2019 Gauteng Institute for Architecture (GIfA) awards with the coveted Award for Excellence for its work on the 140 West Street commercial development in Sandton.
But it’s their innovation in the world of sustainable buildings that is the real prize.
Mission
Paragon are born-and-bred in Johannesburg, and their aims include helping the continent reach new heights.
“As a Group we are committed to Africa, and believe in the future of its cities. Our roots are here. We have much to offer. We are able and agile, and actively participate in the continent’s urban and human development,” is one of their company statements.
More importantly, Paragon aims to improve the state of our current environment, taking this responsibility seriously.
“We as top management believe that Paragon Group has a responsibility to lead by example and recognise that the product of our designs will have a much larger environmental impact than our own operations. We are aware that expectations and obligations are placed on Paragon Group to contribute to a better quality of life for all by reducing and managing our impact on the environment.”
In Partnership
Hansgrohe have partnered up with certain like-minded companies, like the Paragon Group, an architecture firm from Johannesburg.
Hansgrohe and Paragon have joined forces on a number of projects over the years, both approaching their design tasks with an eco-conscious mindset. These include the Portswood Ridge office building in Cape Town, 144 Oxford Road in Rosebank and Sasol’s global Headquarters in Johannesburg, of which 144 Oxford Road and Sasol’s global headquarters have both been awarded a 5-Star Green Star design category rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa.
Hansgrohe products were also used in the development of Park Central Apartments in Rosebank, Johannesburg. This building has been noted for its performance glazing that has reduced the need for heating and cooling, as well as its sky gardens developed into its façade.
Broader Projects
One of Paragon’s current proposals is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, and explores the concept of living façades in residential buildings. This entails the radical greening of, and integration of nature into, urban frameworks, creating symbiotic relationships between people and the environment, within the living space. The idea is to allow people to connect with nature right from the entrance to every section of the building.
Committed to reducing carbon emissions, energy consumption, the demand on raw materials, waste and by-products, Paragon Group are setting the benchmark for sustainable buildings. Hansgrohe stands as a proud partner, as their own commitment to a sustainable future is reflected in their products – and in the face of their closest friends.
hansgrohe. Sustainable by Design
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About the Hansgrohe Group
With its brands AXOR and hansgrohe, the Hansgrohe Group, based in Schiltach/Southern Germany, enjoys a reputation as a leader in quality, innovation and design within the bath and kitchen industry. The Hansgrohe Group brings form and function to water with taps, showerheads and shower systems. The 116-year history of the company is marked by innovations such as the first hand-held shower with multiple spray types, the first pull-out kitchen tap, and the first wall bar to hold a hand-held shower. The company holds more than 17,000 active propriety rights. The Hansgrohe Group stands for long-lasting quality products. With 34 subsidiaries and 21 sales offices supplying products in more than 140 countries, the company is a reliable partner to its customers around the world. The Hansgrohe Group, its brands and products have won numerous awards, including more than 500 design prizes since 1974. Sustainable production of resource-conserving products is central to the company’s business activities around the globe. The products of the Hansgrohe Group are featured in projects around the world, such as the luxurious ocean liner Queen Mary 2, and the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The Group’s high-quality standards are ensured by five wholly-owned production facilities: two in Germany, one each in France, the United States and China. In 2016, the Hansgrohe Group generated a turnover of EUR 1.029 billion. It employs more than 4,800 people worldwide, about 60 percent of whom work in Germany.
iF Design Leader in the Bathroom Industry
In the current 2019 ranking of the International Forum Design (iF) of the best companies in the world of design, the Hansgrohe Group, with its brands AXOR and hansgrohe , ranks in the TOP 10* among 4,215 listed companies.
The Black Forest based showers and fixtures specialist outperforms famous brands such as Apple, Audi or Daimler and reconfirms the company’s leading position * in the bathroom industry.
At the iF DESIGN AWARDS 2019 eight AXOR and Hansgrohe branded products received an iF DESIGN AWARD 2019
For further information on our design awards, please visit www.hansgrohe-group.com/en/about/claim/design/awards.
*www.ifworlddesignguide.com
