Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa September/October 2014 | Page 43

The position of the site
offers good corporate
exposure opportunities
and is also easily
accessible from all
major surrounding road
arterials, the highway
and Gautrain bus routes

incorporation of colourful, yet tasteful
finishes, which help to portray an efficient but
enjoyable corporate environment.
Sustainability Measures
Following the requirements that were set
out for the building, the architects’ design
also carefully considers the sustainability

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and energy consumption of the building. The
building plan has been orientated to face
north, so as to make optimal use of the natural
lighting that is available to the structure.
The triple volume atrium is very effective in
allowing as much natural day lighting in as
possible, which helps reduce the need for
artificial lighting in the interior of the building.

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