The combination of open-plan areas and offices are working well and the spectacular views of natural surroundings of Strubenkop and the farmlands of the University of Pretoria contribute to the special working environment .
Clients are very impressed with the new offices and are proud to be associated with Bigen Africa . The staff is especially excited about their new working environment and are sure to increase productivity and attract new staff to this very special work place .
Brief The brief from the client was to design a cost effective office building which could be subdivided for separate letting or future growth should the need arise . The size of the building was predetermined , allowing for future growth up to 2010 . GLA = 5,315m 2 . The building was for the Pretoria Bigen Africa Offices and should not be seen as the Bigen Africa Head Office .
The client wished the exterior finishes to be low maintenance , high quality finishes and the architects therefore opted for Marmoran exterior type finishes to all plastered walls . The entrance and plinth are highlighted by dry packed natural stone work .
The client wanted 80 % of the floor plan to allow for open plan workstations and 20 % for cellular offices . The architects have also allowed for cellular meeting rooms with a main boardroom . A cafeteria / coffee area with backup kitchen has been allowed for with outside seating area .
The interior open plan area is divided with an interior landscaped courtyard with a rooflight
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