Architect and Builder August/September 2018 | Page 22

Some of the main architectural features of the
project are the cantilevered corners, the fantastic
panoramic view, the landscaped area with water
features, an interactive floor area between the two
buildings and expansive timber decks under three
of the cantilevered areas. The project aimed for a
4-Star Green Star Office Design v1.1 certification
from the Green Building Council of South Africa,
which it received in May 2018.
Façade
The building itself has slabs or overhangs that
cantilever more than 3.5m in some cases. In
most instances, the high-performance glazed
façade angles upwards, with curved glazing
on the corners - a particular challenge in terms
of detailing. Kevin McPherson of Orion Project
Managers agrees: “The façade was a challenge,
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nothing was straight or square. Every single
section of double glazing was a special size.
In some cases the double glazing was curved
and sloped in 2 directions. The façade cladding
was also a challenge as every panel was
different shape, size and dimension and each
and every panel on the building was made to fit
a specific position.“
Paragon’s total solutions approach was
showcased by the fact that it provided an interior
design service for three floors of Building 2,
namely the Shreeprop Head Office and the Thusa
Head Office. The ground floor includes a meeting
suite and restaurant, while the third floor boasts
an executive suite and open-plan office area. The
brief was for an elegant, contemporary office
space speaking to the Shreeprop brand, which is
corporate, but with an edge.
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