Architect and Builder July/August 2015 | Page 24

The exterior of the building consists of a combination of two bold tones of tiling creating strong geometric forms 22 The building frames a 5-level central atrium which houses the main reception softened with lush trees, some informal lounges, a staff restaurant and provides access to the bank of glass lifts. The office levels wrap around the central core and atrium, linked from the north to the south through the atrium by bridges, with the top two office levels capping the atrium allowing more floor area. The glass lifts and bridges create a visual link for users and visitors of the building to the atrium and office levels. There are two landscaped terraces located on the eastern and western ends of the building at atrium level which function as spill-out areas for the new McDonald’s concept outlet and the building’s business centre. located on this level. The floor plates juxtapose highly linear Northern spaces and faceted Southern zones, thus providing for the perfect mix of flexible open plan organisation and the need for breakaway areas containing meeting rooms, pause areas and the like. with panoramic views across Sandton and the West Rand. The exterior of the building consists of a combination of two bold tones of tiling creating strong geometric forms and crisp glass elements. 85 Grayston