precinct . A covered balcony at roof level breaks the shape and caps it off .
Neighbouring commercial buildings had to give permission for departures and it was stipulated that the design also had to respond to the residential nature of the surrounds . As a result , the west elevation was broken down into a combination of glass and masonry elements , including smaller windows that speak to the mixed-use residential context .
The design makes the most of the Waterfront location , incorporating large balconies facing the water . Human interaction is maximised by means of boardwalks on the waterfront side and open walkways along the Carl Cronje Drive edge .
The above ground parking levels were screened using a carefully designed ‘ random ’ pattern , which helps to break up the scale of the building . This also allowed for natural ventilation of the parking .
Materials The elevations are clad in high-performance double glazed aluminium curtain walling with metal fins and spandrel panels . Masonry is coated with Comet , a cementitious coating that requires little maintenance . Eva-Last composite decking was used for all decked areas , as well as for the innovative screening design used to clad the parking levels .
The plant machinery on the roof is also screened off using Eva-Last . Up front CAPEX expenditure on finishes ensures the reduction of running costs in the long term .
Interior The entrance foyer is characterised by a layering of natural granite flooring , raw wood and copper to create an elegant front door to the building . A glazed canopy covers the entrance while the
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