black and white aesthetic . The podium is dark and clad with recycled security grilles from the original building . These grilles have been fitted with planters at each floor level so that , in time , they will be covered with soft green creepers , giving the podium the appearance of a large clipped hedge . The creepers have been chosen to have a flush of seasonal white flowers and the reuse of the grilles has added to the Green Star submission .
MDS Architecture has chosen an open-plan office layout with a restrained industrial design studio aesthetic that contrasts with the slick and glossy finishes on the exterior of the building . The colours are generally also black and white with painted rather than plastered brick , exposed concrete and warmed with natural timbers . The light fittings have been purpose made and are chosen to reflect this aesthetic .
An internal pause area , featuring book-lined shelves , a large screen TV and multi coloured bean bags , is linked to the kitchen area with a huge wooden island table that doubles up as a place for lunch , as well as informal meetings .
The gallery linking the reception area to the staff entrance and toilets has been treated with a graphic bespoke wall covering that makes abstract references to MDS Architecture ’ s many iconic projects built over the years .
The toilet facilities have been treated very differently to the run-of-the-mill toilets found in office buildings , in that the wall surfaces are either clad full height with black glass or a textured black wall covering , contrasting with white porcelain sanitaryware and white stone
vanities . The ceilings are also painted black . The WC cubicles are clad externally with warm French oak timber and internally with high gloss white ceramic tiles , all in all creating a dramatic experience for the users .
Each office floor has been treated in such a way that every tenant can create their own experience and brand from the moment their visitors arrive .
Parking Parking is provided in excess of the minimum statutory requirement for offices ; the parking areas are all above ground and naturally ventilated and illuminated . The new town planning requirements
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