natural light to penetrate deep into the building whilst also creating a strong visual link between floors which facilitates a sense of connection between staff and a single company culture .
The steep fall across the site was resolved by creating a podium of naturally ventilated semibasement parking levels with access at various levels , which alleviates traffic congestion . The podium creates a plinth which enhances the building ’ s sense of prominence while , at the same time , resolving potential security issues without having to hide behind high boundary walls .
The building is made up of two ‘ wings ’ on either side of its main axis allowing for logical and easily legible movement . To mitigate the challenges of the east-west orientation , the building is broken up into a series of ‘ fingers ’ orientated in a northsouth direction , which forms the essential shape of the building . The form was then refined by carving away at the corners to create a distinctive , sculptural form that gives the building its unique and recognisable architecture .
A combination of glass and aluminium were used to create a liquid appearance which em-
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