A variety of energy efficient glass types were selected for the façade – a top quality clear glass with good visibility to the showrooms on the lower levels , and a dark , shaded performance glass with a lower visible light transmission to create more privacy for the offices on the upper levels . The dark , shaded glass was specified for its ability to control natural daylight and glare . On the southern façade , where daylight glare is not a problem , a low energy clear glass was selected .
A LED strip light detail below the step in the façade was used to emphasise the bold shape of the façade , drawing attention to the showrooms in the evenings and adding the finishing touch . The clean lines of the concrete roofs and LED strip lights follow to the façade lines and further enhance the strong form of the building .
The parking structure was clad with a perforated steel screen which was designed to soften the rigid , concrete structure and encapsulate it . By picking up the façade lines it gently ties the parking structure in with the rest of the building .
With regards to the interior , the client ’ s high expectation of quality and excellence was one of the main driving forces behind the high-end , quality interior materials . These were carefully selected to create elegant , grand interior spaces . The internal palette of high-end , quality finishes consisted of a variety of marble and natural timber wall cladding along with imported Italian floor tiles . The design was finished off with lighting strips and recessed timber panelling in the ceilings .
The external finishes consist of durable , lowmaintenance finishes , whilst upholding the same calibre as the interior palette . Natural grey tones of granite were selected for the walkways and wall cladding . A combination of grey pavers with different textures were also selected , as well as a deep reddish-brown pavers to add some warmth .
With the assistance of The Ochre Office , the landscaping was designed with indigenous planting pockets that soften the hard sidewalk surfaces and create inviting pause areas for passing pedestrians . Planters with fever trees and soft vegetation , along with custom-made concrete benches that create pedestrianfriendly rest zones , were designed and placed to accentuate strong views to the showrooms .
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