• Heralding Heritage - Recognising History : Making New Futures
• Modularity : Flexibility , Services Integration , and Future-Proofing
• Access for all
• Landscape Design Philosophy and Integration
• Sustainable by Design
• Secure by Design
• Interior Design Philosophy and Integration
• Value for Money , Durability , and Life Cycle .
The architectural concept emphasises the design and realisation of a building which is welcoming and accessible to all and which , by the provision of legible architectural design and transparent space planning ( from arrival , through reception and security , and into well-lit , well-ventilated and appropriately proportioned spaces ), offers pleasant and desirable places to work , interact , and liaise , in partnership with a landscape approach which offers choice and variety to users .
Critically , the expression aims to create a building that expresses the Department ’ s vision and ambitions and establish an architectural language appropriate to the work of Stats SA , the symbolism favoured by the Department , and the urban-edge context of the buildings and site . The architectural expression is modern but timeless , and marries the sleekness of international practice with the soulful rootedness of Africa .
Design Concept The design concept is a progression of various spaces that are linked like beads on a string and that are interwoven along a central spine .
From the public interface at the Public Square in the northern corner of the site , the design flows through an internal street with private courtyards towards a multi-functional transition space that connects the new build form with the restored NZASM Heritage Court , from where it moves through a rehabilitated Bankenveld landscape that connects to the Freedom Park Museum .
The landscape design is best illustrated graphically as per the sketch plan . Some core components that informed the design are as follows :
Public Square A multi-functional pedestrian space forms the gateway from the railway pedestrian bridge into the campus as well as the Salvokop precinct . In future , the public square will be further defined by future buildings along the northern edge . The space provides for hard surfacing , shade trees , seating , exhibition space and public art .
Arrival Court There is a seamless transition from the public square to the arrival court . Although access controlled , the arrival court forms part of the public realm as this space can facilitate largescale events . Generous steps , high impact graphic landscaping and a cascading water feature welcome pedestrians and visitors onto the campus .
Atrium Street A weather-protected Atrium street , with a leafy urban street feeling , directs visitors and
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
SECOND FLOOR PLAN
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