screened to provide acoustic privacy and inte-
grated storage to accommodate the staff’s high
filing needs. A centrally placed staff breakout
coffee hub opens out onto the light filled atrium
and sits behind a slatted screen which acts as a
counterbalance of visual transparency and privacy
between floors. All floor plates have been tested
against the measures of access to natural light,
floorplate continuity and hub connectivity.
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Use of warm, natural and timeless materials have
an enduring honesty and reflect the international
image of the building tenancy. Soft, organic
elements counterbalance the hard materiality
of the building, while the sophisticated blend of
hospitality and corporate design distinguishes the
anchor tenant’s brand from their competitors.
The design aims for a user experience of
contemporary comfort and hospitality such as
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