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PwC Interiors
Colour Palette
The colourful PwC logo was used as the inspiration
for the choice of the colour palette. In order not
to overpower the space, a Scandinavian style
colour palette, with different pops of bright colour
representing the PwC brand on each particular
floor, was used. There is a lot of use of texture
and the natural structural material of the building,
such as the exposed concrete.
As the building has amazing views out of
almost every window, the design does not
attempt to compete with the statements made
by the outside environment. PwC has embraced
new and innovative local design and much of the
artwork has been commissioned from local artists
No 5 Silo
in Cape Town. A number of pieces of furniture such
as tables, chairs and screens have been custom
designed for PwC. Two local grafitti artists have
also contributed to the space and were allowed
the freedom to create what they felt was the right
design for the space. The flow from floor to floor
is dictated by PwC’s global security policy and is a
challenging factor that had to be taken into account
during the design process.
Conclusion
No 5 Silo is an excellent example of an entire
professional team committed to pushing the
boundaries of design and functionality within the
constraints of a commercial building.
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