Architect and Builder June/July 2018 | Page 24

The Zimbabwe black granite achieved the dark perception of unobtrusiveness to avoid drawing the attention away from the sandstone and black glass on top. ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES Podium Landscaping and Form The function of the podium is more than just the entrance to the main tenant lobby. It serves as a pedestrian walkway with access at ground level which will link future buildings to each other and making the entire area fully pedestrianized. 24 As with the highline in New York the whole area presents itself for seamless access for people and interaction with ground floor retail and other buildings in the precinct. At the same time the pergola provided is a breakaway place for tenants in the building to sit on the benches constructed and enjoy city life from a garden perspective. Circular Fire Escape Stair at Werksmans Entrance The support structure was turned into a fire escape staircase running from the podium level up to the 96 Rivonia Road