L-form opens to the angled Pybus frontage, setting
up an efficient and flexible modular building on the
north-western and south-eastern boundaries, and
presenting a welcoming face and generous garden
to the northern Pybus edge.
Pedestrian and Vehicular Access and Parking
Pedestrian access to and from 2 Pybus is provided
via a shuttle lift in a bold glass lobby element close
to the Sandton City entrance. This ease of access
promotes the activation of the public streets
through walkable cities, and combined with the
nearby amenities, minimises car trips.
The multi-volume lobby atrium contains a
striking bespoke art piece of the surrounding
Sandton street network with 2 Pybus picked
out in brass shading the angled reception desk
in front of a feature tiled wall, all overlooked by
angled balconies from the parking floors above
and capped by an unusual ceiling. From this street
level lobby at Basement 4, pedestrians are whisked
up in the shuttle lifts to the main entry level of the
building where the main building reception and
common amenities are located.
Vehicular access is provided from the Pybus
frontage at the end of the site at basement 5,
from where cars can circulate up or down within
the parking floors, or even through the link tunnel
to spill over parking in the adjacent 90 Rivonia
property. A bank of staff lifts in the knuckle of
the L-form take staff to all floors of the building.
The Rivonia and Pybus approaches give the viewer
a sweeping vista of the precinct as the building
announces itself and views can be glimpsed into
the activity within the property.
2 Pybus
Building Planning
The overall scheme comprises a regular L-form
on a relatively narrow grid ideal for advocates’
chambers. The two building wings embrace the
garden below and both address the surrounding
streets and buildings. Internal vertical circulation
together with supporting bathroom and kitchen
facilities sit at the intersection of the two wings,
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