Architect and Builder June 2016 | Page 31

comfort and quality required to comply with the Green Star rating of the building. Cycling facilities have been provided for both building occupants and visitors. Secure bicycle storage spaces, lockers and showers have been designed with easy access to the building’s reception area. The Green Building Council of South Africa has awarded both a 4-Star Design and a 4-Star As-Built Green Star rating for the building after only Round One submissions; these Stan Road Green Star plaques are proudly displayed in the building’s reception. Into the Future 4 Stan Road is a boutique office building that features thoughtful and practical modern design. It is a fitting testimony to the unique blend of creativity and pragmatism for which MDS Architecture is known. In addition, it pays tribute to a rich history while looking confidently forward to the future. 29