Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 25

prominence and limited views other than onto the public
square opposite the site.
The development comprises two four-storey buildings,
Bridge Park West and Bridge Park East, located on a shared
podium structure with basement parking for tenants. The
office space above is accommodated in near-identical
buildings with a view corridor between them that creates a
visual link between Ratanga Road and the buildings around
the public square.
The buildings have a recessed glazed façade at ground
level that opens seamlessly onto the podium. The main
entrances of each building are clearly articulated with a
full height glazed setback in the façade, and generous

Bridge Park

entrance lobbies lead onto central atrium spaces that bring
natural light into the public areas and ensure maximum
daylight penetration into office spaces. The atrium at
ground level is intended for use as a coffee bar or informal
meeting and breakaway space.
The top floors of the buildings again have recessed
glazed facades, allowing the office spaces within to spill
out onto large terrace areas from which occupants enjoy
panoramic views towards Table Mountain, Devils Peak,
Lions Head and Table Bay.
The northern edge of each building is extended in
plan to maximise views to Table Mountain and the large
floor plates, with generous column spacing, create

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