takes the form of larger vertical fins made up of steel framed aluminium louvres , while the north eastern side is shaded with a large rusted metal screen made up of vertical flat fins of varying depth and thickness . This creates a dramatic effect externally as the view to the building opens up as one moves past the building along Heuwel Avenue . From inside , one senses both privacy and transparency depending on the viewpoint .
Internally , the common parts of the building are designed to be modern but warm and comfortable , with natural graphic themes and accent lighting providing focal elements . The office space is uncluttered and light , with feature pause areas on the ‘ bridges ’ over the atria . Roof level landscaped entertainment spaces complete the end user experience of each building .
The Boogertman + Associates team included Andre Wright , Lood Welgemoed , Anushka de Bruyn , Gisela Patlansky ( Interiors ) and Ilsé van der Merwe ( Interiors ).
INTERIOR DESIGN The Interior design proposal for the client PPS by Boogertman + Partners Interior Design stemmed from the concept of Biophyllia .
Biophilic design incorporates the idea of biophilia - a human affiliation to nature - into building design . Common biophilic designs include features that allow for the entry of diffuse sunlight , opportunities for contact with nature , use of passive natural ventilation , the use of local natural materials , and views of the outdoors from the interior of the building .
Biophilic elements can be integrated in the design of the building itself , the landscaping of the site and the design of the interior . This is often accomplished by :
• Increasing the amount of natural daylight entering a building through windows and skylights . The large atrium space allows natural daylight to filter through all the floors
• Adding indoor vegetation by including small gardens , potted plants , or planted walls . Plants are incorporated into open offices , pause areas , reception , meeting rooms . Plants encourage wellness and provide oxygen .
• Planning for outdoor green space , including gardens , grassy areas , and trees . A rooftop garden & social / braai area
• Using nature in murals and pictures . Graphic decals of indigenous trees were hand sketched and then printed onto decals and applied onto frameless glass . These graphics grow and
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