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Rain Interior
BLOCK D – RAIN
Interior Concept
After a restructuring and re-branding to launch
SA’s first mobile data- only network, Rain
(formerly iBurst) needed a fresh new look
for their new premises in Bryanston. Interior
Designers, Pyramid Office were responsible for
the interior design.
A client with an evocative name like RAIN is a
real gift to a designer. Watery words like ‘spilling’,
‘leaking’ and ‘pooling’ inspired the look and feel.
The concept was built around design elements
that subtly referenced water to create a space that
became the client’s brand in built-form.
Furnishings with liquid lines, smudged
watercolour carpet patterns, pendant light fittings
reminiscent of rain drops and splash back tiles that
shimmer like the surface of a pond are some of
the main features in the space.
Space Planning
Like many businesses, RAIN anticipates a good
deal of change and growth as they respond
The Main Straight
to the market’s needs. Cellular offices were
planned along the perimeter to ensure an
unbroken area for open plan workspace. The
planning allows for growth in the workforce
by adding people and furniture, without
demolishing any walls. 120 Degree workstations
were used to create a modular, easy-to -
change system.
Focus pods, small break away rooms and open
plan collaboration areas complement the open plan
workspace. Each level has a pause area where
staff can have coffee and a casual meeting.
CONCLUSION
On completion, The Main Straight stands as an
icon along Main Road in Bryanston, boasting
views from Midrand across to Sandton for its
Blue-Chip tenants. The developers, together
with their professional team, are proud of
achieving an office development that offers
premium space in a contemporary style, but yet
still fits within the local space that Bryanston has
to offer for its residents.
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