frames , capturing the beauty of urban trees . When sunlight interacts with the glass , a play of reflections unfolds , mirroring the splendid purple blooms of the Jacarandas .
The western façade looks towards the residential areas where a future apartment building is planned , aligning with the Connected Living ethos of the Oxford Parks development . In tune with a suburban aesthetic , the windows are proportionally scaled down , contributing to a more utilitarian ambiance . Warmer colour tones used here for the textured wall coating is enriched by the soft light of the setting sun .
Materials Crafting a sustainable and enduring architectural design involves choosing materials wisely , focussing on durable , low-maintenance finishes in natural hues . Integrating textures adds depth , visual appeal , and a tactile quality to the exterior finishes . The curtain wall windows and solid panels of the street façades were designed as a unitised system , entirely manufactured in the factory as completed modules and attached to the structural concrete frame , eliminating the need for scaffolding or additional finishing trades .
This approach allowed the architects to achieve the desired aesthetic of a wooden plank cladding feature without the inherent complexity of such an installation . Porcelain wood-look tiles were carefully chosen to replicate the natural beauty , variation and texture of wood , but without the need for future maintenance .
The chemically fixed , open-jointed tile covering could be precisely applied under controlled conditions , resulting in a high-end quality product . Natural concrete elements used throughout align with the concept of dematerialisation , minimising the application of layered finishes . Where coatings were necessary to weatherproof external brickwork , only high-quality systems were employed , requiring little maintenance . The
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