take steps to correct these in the 3D environment . This provided a holistic and integrated design complement that truly allowed the full project team to be proactive and collaborate on solutions – and lead to far more coordinated and streamlined construction phases as well .
Sustainability The new WSP building has been awarded a 4-Star Green Star SA Design rating certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa ( GBCSA ) – and in time WSP will also apply for an ‘ Existing Building ’’ rating , based on the actual performance of the building .
The design of the building is on the cutting edge of modern working environments . Following biophilic design principles , the building offers staff an amazing space to be inspired and work in . WSP ’ s underlying intent on this project was to prove that it
is possible to have a well-designed , efficient building that is more cost effective to build and maintain than a non-rated building .
WSP INTERIORS Workspace Strategy & Re-Branding This unique tailor-made workspace was developed by Boogertman + Partners Interiors by means of a ‘ WSP-specific ’ Workspace Strategy . The Workspace Strategy revolves around processes that are people-centred , immersing the employees in the decision making process from the get-go . The Workspace Strategy included company-wide electronic surveys , interviews with a cross section of the company , detailed observations on site and rounds of interactive spaceplanning .
The collected data informed the design . The end result incorporates a wide variety of department specific workspaces , allowing the user to choose
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