although one of the key requirements of the design was that it
be flexible at any time in the future.
The access flooring also facilitates the easy adaptation of
the space at any time without extensive retrofitting of electrical
and data cabling.
A Reflection of Cape Town
Heather Chilcott, senior designer at dhk thinkspace, says that
the client wanted Bridge Park to reflect the unique culture of
Cape Town, the city in which it is based. The qualities of the
city are expressed visually and allow this regional head office to
separate itself from other offices locally and internationally. The
key themes of forests and gardens, beaches, mountains and
cityscapes have been colour coded to assist with wayfinding
and provide each floor with an individual look and feel. The
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colour coded and themed wayfinding was carried through in
signage, wall art and fabric. Fabrics were mixed and matched,
using complimentary colours to reflect the colour scheme of the
particular floor. Meeting rooms are named in accordance with the
theme for the floor rather than purely numerically, allowing for
easy identification and wayfinding.
Materials
Although wall space was limited, some areas have received
custom wallpaper treatments reflecting the specific Cape Town
themes and internal columns were accented with the relevant
floor colour. Timber accents have taken their cue from the existing
finishes such as walnut panelling in the atrium and lift lobby and
also serve to provide vertical height and screening. Carpeting
is in a neutral grey palette for practical reasons as well as to
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