Architect and Builder March 2021 | Page 21

and diffuse lighting in the atria leverages varying intensities of light and shadow that change over time to create conditions that occur in nature .
This culture of world class high-tech design is embodied in the corporate colours and signage of Cintocare , displaying its royal pastel base with its roots in the natural , rather than the artificial .
The heart of the hospital is in its east and west atria , with both sides providing a visual link to nature and natural lighting by means of multiple skylights , thus creating a comfortable and relaxing
space . This link is reinforced through use of natural materials , textures and colours that imitate nature .
The Level 4 entrance and reception provide a free-flowing link between the atria , Menlyn Maine Shopping Centre and a well positioned coffee shop , all facing inwards towards lush planting , all the while maintaining a unique contemporary feel .
Nature in the space addresses the direct , physical and ephemeral presence of nature . This link between nature , benefits of biophilic orientated design and healing of the human body embody
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