width of these plates initiated the need for a single internal atrium running the length of the building that brings natural light and reduces the plates to a more manageable size .
The transfer structure sits above P zero level and acts as a junction for the transfer of forces from one grid system to another . A connection is created to the ABSA Towers building from parking level 0 to the existing ABSA Towers canteen where employees can make use of the existing kitchen and canteen area .
Design The long narrow atrium opens the east and west cores to accentuate the vertical circulation provided by two scenic elevators . The ends of the building are softened with the curved glazed ends generating an inverted trapezoidal form . This contrasts with the concrete which flanks the main entrance , the construction of which was also complicated . Together , it complements the plan which is , in itself , a parallelogram , necessary to accommodate all the geometric conflicts .
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