Architect and Builder March/April 2016 | Page 63

crossing above. This reception area opens into the taller multi-storey atrium beyond, where the softness of nature in the park-like approach outside is continued with a scattering of trees inside modulating both the volume of the space and the acoustics. At night, street lights populate the atrium, and together with low-level lit tables and comfy armchairs in the waiting spaces, create cosy conversation areas even when the building is less busy. 90 Rivonia The client meeting centre is the primary element in the atrium and the scattered puddles of seating for casual meeting, together with the hub of the popular coffee bar add further activity to this space. The auditorium is located in the knuckle of the bigger scheme, opening to the atrium, and to an outdoor spill-out terrace and the lush gardens. In the longer term when Webber Wentzel occupies the entire scheme, this courtyard will be an outdoor heart to their campus. The atrium also 61