Architect and Builder May/Jun 2023 | Page 24

which ascends to the expansive glazed entrance foyer . The space above the foyer contains an exercise studio with doors that open up both to the courtyard and to the street . The ceiling of the space acts almost as a fifth elevation and its patterned motif can be seen as you look up at the space from the ground floor . Lit up at night the space looks particularly striking . The feeling is one of transparency and light and there is a strong visual connection between the street right through to the central courtyard located beyond the lobby .
Street level apartments are located on each side of the entrance , screened from the street by a timber screen . These apartments have their own gardens with built in braai facilities . Placing apartments at street level allowed for the on grade parking to be obscured behind the accommodation units .
Accommodation Accommodation options cater to the needs of individuals or small groups of 2 , 3 , or 4 students who desire to share a living space .
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