wings separated by a large quadruple volume . These two spaces are connected by a series of bridges spanning across the atrium at the edge of the main core .
The core was conceived as a parody of a ‘ service block ’ and was satirically designed as a large solid concrete cube , shoved between the two glass wings . It is a stand-alone element which is exposed on both sides of the building . From the rear this concrete cube protrudes and is visible from over a kilometre away . On the front end at the foyer , it is clad in oak timber panels , with the lift doors visible from the street and neighbouring blocks . It forms the proverbial heart of the building , circulating people left to
right , up and down and into different chambers in the building .
To the right of the atrium , the concrete cube is completely separated from the office wing , leaving a large open slot that cuts through the building connecting the front to the back and creating a significant visual vista of Table Mountain in the distance . This space along with a first-floor lounge are just some of the many pause points designed in the building to facilitate human interaction .
There are a series of terraces on all four sides of both blocks that were designed as winter and summer gardens . These five gardens were carefully positioned to integrate with the overall form while being independent spaces relating to
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