LEFT: Ground Floor Plan
RIGHT: First Floor Plan
The third part of the building sets back at each
level along the western elevation, reinforcing
the transition from the lower portion of the
building to the smaller or narrower upper part.
The fourth and upper part of the building is
designed to appear lighter as the form is regular
from here up to the twelfth floor. Design
features at these levels are simple, keeping with
horizontal elements that are consistent and
similar to the lower parts. This relationship and
consistency is maintained aesthetically for the
façade as a whole.
The South elevation has been designed taking
into consideration that it will be viewed from
the homes and buildings higher up towards
High Level road and Signal Hill. The design
elements on the southern façade are simple
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but once again are in keeping with the similar
language of the street façade. Due to the
framework of the zoning scheme, the southern
elevation is limited to multiple forms of varying
restrictions and yet the design is considered
and understated as not to be an eye sore or
typical ‘back of house’ as a view to neigh-
bouring properties.
A simple design solution applied here is to
create strong horizontal up stands to the lower
portion of the building that in itself creates a
consistent design element whilst still adhering
to the regulations outlined by the city. Other
strong forms will be softened with windows and
delicate features such as screens and louvres to
conceal all working and service elements that
otherwise would be exposed.
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