Harry Oppenheimer house
The Harry Oppenheimer house was constructed for the sorting of all diamonds mined by De Beers in Southern Africa.
Since diamonds are best sorted by gentle natural light, the building has windows only on the south side to allow optimum indirect natural light conditions.
Building Type: High Rise
Structural Material: Concrete
Foundation System: Pile Foundation
Architectural Style: Moderism
Height: 52.92 meters
Floors: 14 above ground.
Completed in: 1973
Architecths: Hentrich & Partners subsequently renamed Hentrich Bergs & Associates
Main Usage: Diamond sorting and commercial offices.
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