the stakeholders involved realised the project
to be a positive catalyst in the area with only
benefits to all.
In order to succeed with this vision, all parties
involved; the client, consultants, local authority,
etc. were really challenged to stay focused and
encouragement by and from all were needed to
be victorious.
Architectural Expression and Material
The Architecture portrays a modern, yet sensitive
contemporary expression. Due to the different
uses being a hotel, gymnasium, retail and
offices it was decided that individuality in terms
of design expressions will be accommodated
within the golden thread of design elements
such as retail canopies, materials to be applied,
roof scapes, colour palette, floor heights and the
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alignment of floor prints on the precinct base
planning parameters.
This resulted in a series of buildings very
different in articulation but part of the same family.
It also resulted in a composition of buildings in
harmony, not only in terms of look and feel but
scale, proportions and positions in relation to
each other.
Main consideration to the positioning and
orientation, apart from sustainability and sensible
outcomes, is the focus on the view to the
surrounding areas and visual connection to the
central piazza creating a pleasant environment to
both user and observer.
The focus on materials was to blend and
lend from the iconic Loftus Versveld Stadium
as well as other smaller elements from the
Clydesdale residential area. This resulted in
Loftus Park