Architect and Builder October 2016 | Page 43

Planning The building has a total rentable area of 5,687m 2. Its H-shaped plan has been designed to allow for a single tenant, or series of tenants, across the building’ s ground, first and second floors. Moreover, the positioning of the toilet and vertical circulation cores at the edges of the atrium enable efficient connection to these elements across the floors’ atrium and bridge links.
There are a total of 276 parking bays split across two parking levels, with additional visitors’ parking bays situated in front of the building’ s entrance to reception.
Description of Architectural Features A triple-storey atrium is enclosed by flushglazed façades to the north and south, and a pair of sculpted white bridges span the atrium, connecting the two blocks together. The white bridges and layered white ceilings exist in contrast to the building’ s darkened glass, tiled floors and walls, establishing a complimentary black and white palette across these elements.
Linear strip lights have been integrated into various design elements of the building. The building’ s blocks atop the podium are fully lit around their base, accentuating the floating nature of these blocks. Furthermore, diffused LED strips, installed within the ceiling and extending onto wall surfaces, illuminate the building’ s common areas with a softened glow of light.
The building’ s elevated ground floor podium allows for an extension of the building’ s lifestyle functions with a series of seating and pause spaces looking onto the golf course and surrounding context. Integrated into the building’ s podium finish is an interwoven landscaping design that extends into the atrium, blurring the distinction between the building’ s inside and outside space.
The building is secured by a series of accesscontrol points, security cameras, and a 24-hour security presence.
Sustainable Elements The building is fully-equipped with back-up water and electricity supply services in the event of such shortages.
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