“ The design language of natural materials is consistent across all areas .
SHH
The brief is to deliver a series of lobbies , contemporary work areas , executive meeting rooms , open-plan workspaces and public spaces across the five towers . The design marries Western influences and natural materials to create visual connections with the surrounding landscape . The interior colour palette and materials draw inspiration from the Five Elements theory of traditional Chinese medicine : water ; wood ; fire ; earth ; and metal .
The design language of natural materials is consistent across all areas . The lobby and lift areas are bright and minimal , with granite tiled flooring , natural stone lined walls and discreet green touches . Oak timber panels , stone and full height metal fins line the main lobby walls creating strong visual connections with the building ’ s façade while in the adjacent lift area dark bronze panels wrap the walls and ceiling creating a strong contrast and depth within the space . Brendan Heath Director Hospitality & Commercial Interiors says : “ We designed a range of different zones to accommodate meetings , focussed work , team collaboration and socialising . The interior palette is a nod to the natural landscape outside and the resulting design reflects local cultures while celebrating Western influences .”
The reception , lounge and open plan office spaces are designed to flow into each other whilst creating their own distinct zones . Full height metal-frame screens and open shelving are introduced to create permeable space divisions and circulation paths while allowing ample daylight to enter throughout the day . The openplan reception and waiting area feature embossed mirror polished metal panels , their ripple patterning creating connections with the water element of the canals . Smaller built volumes including a pantry and private meeting rooms have been positioned around
the perimeter of the office floor and break up the clusters of openplan space .
A private wing for a company president has also been designed by SHH and is in keeping with the overall design concept , featuring large timber boxes , expressions of metal , and stone finishes . The private wing offers exclusive office and leisure facilities including a gym and dining areas . It also accommodates the president ’ s private bedroom and bathroom as well as smaller private workspaces , a secondary reception lounge and a refined timberwrapped tea room with bespoke joinery . The intention is to create a comfortable and functional environment which accommodates work and a home feel .
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