wide strip of office space that is very efficient and flexible . This space is nearly 20m wide and makes for ideal open plan office space without compromising natural light . Peeling away from the northern wing of the building is a sweeping curve that follows the southern boundary and street edge . This curve culminates in a floating feature glass-and-aluminium ‘ box ’ that hovers above the grand staircase .
Joining the two wings at the heart of the building is a triple-volume atrium that is flooded with natural light and serves as the central vertical circulation and service core of the
building . The atrium creates a visual connection between all levels and is a great meeting place where staff can interact . Two panoramic glass elevators form one of the main features of the atrium . They are framed with aluminium slats and feature LED lights that form a portal around the open walkways that connect the building on higher levels .
In front of the open walkways are simple and elegant glass balustrades . Behind the walkways is a feature timber wall that carries through all the floors and forms a tree pattern that makes reference to the building ’ s local context .
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