Architect and Builder April 2020 | Page 18

OXFORD MAINE, ROSEBANK, JOHANNESBURG Oxford Maine comprises of 7,500m 2 P-Grade sectional title office space, 1,100m 2 of trendy and exciting retail space, an international hotel group, and 5 spacious rooftop penthouses with their own rooftop deck and pool area. On the prominent corner of Oxford and Bolton Roads, this new mixed-use development showcases a modern architectural aesthetic expressed by clean lines and sophisticated glazing systems. The retail component on the ground floor provides for public interaction between the building and its prominent street edge. This creates an inviting atmosphere for attracting pedestrian traffic into the vibrant restaurant space found at street level. The building includes two cores, which effectively separates high speed vertical transporation from the hotel and office lobbies. The P-Grade office component on the first to fourth floors provides for an attractive courtyard area which allows office users to break-away to a relaxing natural environment. The atrium above the courtyard brings natural light into the office spaces, encouraging productivity. The façade envelope of the office component creates a wave-like feature giving the illusion of external movement while bringing natural light into the building. From the fifth to the eighth floor, the building introduces the hotel component comprising of suites located on the prominent Oxford and Bolton Road corner and standard 18 rooms facing both North and South. The suites create an extraordinary visual link between the hotel users and city commuters and allows for prime advertising space. This corner provides 180° views of the city from North (Sandton) to South (Joburg CBD), visible from any point. The hotel standard rooms similarly have spectacular views of the city skyline and surrounding leafy suburbs, whilst also providing the utmost comfort and top-class service. The top floor of the building is designed for spacious North and South-facing penthouse apartments. There is also a roof garden and pool deck situated on this floor which creates a dynamic space for social interaction and relaxation. The landmark location of Oxford Maine promises an exciting and unique new mixed-use offering in Rosebank. Developer: FWJK, Tricolour Architects: FWJK Architectecture Project Managers: Profica Quantity Surveyors: FWJK Electrical Engineers: Aftek Consulting Engineers Structural Engineers: BSM Baker Fire Consultants: SFT Mechanical, Vertical Circulation & Wet Services: CKR Project Watch