Architect and Builder August 2017 | Page 39

Concept and Planning When entering through the western edge of the property, one winds down the entrance road and enters the site through the parking area where you are met by the impressively large office block with the warehouse extending behind it. The new building houses many different facili- ties, which makes it stand out from any of their competitors. These facilities include a world class showroom, a warehouse which houses storage, production & printing, picking and collection facilities and a double storey office which was designed with the employees and users in mind, making it perfect Amrod for their needs and wishes. The 24/7 production process is easily facilitated within the building. The building programme also includes a branding facility, an art studio, and the delivery engine. The building has been designed using dramatic contrasting colours and defined forms - in a way that maximises its impact - as a landmark building that is passed by millions of highway commuters. Light is an integral element in the design, allowing the building form to be completely inverted between day and night. The building form sits on an elevated earth platform, with landscaped edges and natural 39