Architect and Builder March/April 2016 | Page 12

PROJECTWATCH PROPOSED, CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS FROM SOUTH AFRICA AND ABROAD THE CAPITAL ON THE PARK, SANDTON The Capital on the Park is situated in the heart of Sandton along the prominent Katherine Street to the South as well as the vast green of Mushroom Park to the North. Designed by GLH Architects, this development comprises 240 units situated in two unique 15 storey towers that overlook the vast green of Mushroom Park as well as the lights of the Sandton CBD. Mushroom Park, being one of the few green spaces in Sandton, contains walking trails, a river and various ponds, an outdoor gym and play areas for children, making The Capital on the Park a truly unique development in Sandton in the same vein as the apartment buildings of Manhattan on Central Park or London on Hyde Park. Access is directly off Katherine Street whereby one drives underneath one of the towers to the grand drop-off area. Parking is provided via 3 basements. The two towers are connected by a central reception which houses the restaurant, gym, deli style store, business center and conferencing facilities. The Outdoors Amenities include a champagne bar and lounge area as well as the external sun deck which cascades down towards the pool area and is populated by loungers and umbrellas for those who prefer to relax outside. This area is accessed through grand doors which slide away merging the interior to the exteriors. The towers have been designed so as to act as landmarks in the city; the elegant verticals that are punctuated by large light boxes give the buildings a 10