the floor plate available on the site. The façade is
a double glazed solar e glass engineered solution
to the South African climate. Apart from having
the most fantastic views, the façade has a lattice
fixed externally, emphasising the dynamic shape of
the building.
This Faberge-like, crossed lattice, takes the eye on
a fantastic journey around the building, highlighting
its 360º form and views. The building is crowned by
a multifunctional meeting and restaurant space.
An external panoramic view lift on the top parking
level takes clients to the 8th floor meeting and
restaurant facility without compromising the internal
security of the office floors.
On the top level, created by the lift motor rooms
and the AC plant, a helistop has been built so that
when a license is approved, this may be used by
clients and emergency services.
Façade
In sympathy with the buildings on either side, the
form of the building is rounded so as not to conflict
and to stand out against the forms surrounding it. The
lattice was then added to accentuate the dynamic
form and enhance the glass façade.
The façade of the parking levels has a gently
curving planting element on the street front. This will
reduce the heat island in front of the building and
green the lower levels of the office building, thereby
softening the road scale.
The dominant portion of the façade is then glazed
which achieves great light quality within the building
Capital Hill
and also allows the fantastic views to enhance the
office spaces.
To eliminate the potential discomfort of a glass
façade, the glass area is reduced to window sill
level with a solid insulated panel beneath. The glass
is then double glazed with solar e glass like the
external layer.
To further enhance the view and light, the ceilings
of the offices are pulled back a metre from B