sculptural forms to generate refined massing and bring sunlight into the
public space, essentially using sunlight to chisel form.
From the outset, Paragon was aware of the requirement of cellular office
space. To ensure that all offices were exposed to natural light, two wings
were generated so that external offices and internal offices were equally
exposed, thus ensuring that every office is a perimeter office.
This building is higher than Phases One and Two, but a common design
language binds the three buildings. Materiality however sets them apart;
unitised aluminium panels are the dominant material in Phase One
and in Phase Three, it is glass. The glazing is to express the latest glass
technology and expression in terms of light and dark and also day and night
experiences.
The entire precinct is aimed at achieving a Four Star Green Star rating.
The volumes of Phase Two are slightly different to Phase Three in that it
accommodates both Sanlam and Santam offices, so two curvaceous forms
are separated by an atrium to express both companies, yet link them.
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