Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa May/June 2015 | Page 16

ProjectWatch proposed, current and future projects from Southern Africa and abroad PROJECTVIEW METROPOLIS ON PARK, SANDTON Developed by Barrow Properties and designed by GLH Architects, Metropolis on Park offers a prime residential location in Sandton. Overlooking Mushroom Park, Metropolis on Park will offer investors the balance between city living and park life not often found in the CBD. There are 120 apartments consisting of studio, one, two and three bedroom simplexes crowned by six luxury penthouses with terraces. There is a noted sense of space and elegance in the apartments due to floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views across the park. All apartments are north facing and to take advantage of their outlook, each unit has glass balustrades further enhancing the uninterrupted views. GLH Architects has ensured that urban advantages meet easy living. The building provides a fibre optic backbone throughout, ensuring world-class connectivity. Building amenities include a firstclass reception desk, ground floor café, meeting rooms, private dining suites and full standby power and reserve water tanks. Construction is wel [