Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa November/December 2014 | Page 24

The main structure has five
basements and six levels of
parking above ground with ten
levels of office space above
that on a grid of 8.4m by 7.6m

Materials and Aesthetic
The architectural expression is sleek
and contemporary. The operation and
understanding of the building approach and
circulation is made visible in the exterior
appearance. The use of clear glass is used
where possible to ensure maximum natural
light and excellent views. Crisp glazing is
paired with natural marble cladding and a
striking kinetic metal wall at the entrance. The
continuous nature of the lobby and atrium are
emphasised as a bold glass void element on
the corner and western face, sloping upwards
and contrasting with the solid elements of the
walls. The slanted steel structural columns,
wind bracing, and solar control boxes of the
atrium are visible through the glass wall,
expressing the dynamism of the internal
building planning.
Façade
Slivers of glazing puncture the walls on the
harsher east and west aspects, bringing
controlled light into the building’s heart.
The glazed boxes of the main north façade
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