Her art is going to be exhibited not only on Phase 1 , but also throughout the entire precinct . The art will be showcased within the built environment as well as the surrounding park spaces . The artworks act as a thread to pull all aspects of the precinct together .
On Phase 1 , Hannelie ’ s distinctive installation art piece called “ The Narrowing Link ” anchors one corner of the building . It was important to the client that the artwork was integrated into the precinct and its urban fabric from an early stage . Sandton Gate has an important connection to green spaces within and adjacent to the built components and the team is currently working with Hannelie Coetzee and Jozi Trails to ensure that the buildings and landscape connected properly and that maximum benefit for pedestrians during both working and leisure hours is maximised .
SITE PLAN
ings and the street front , as well as the intended connections between the various buildings and podium levels engineering of the podium structures necessitated by the slope of the site . Not as evident in Phase 1 , these podiums will play a more dominant role in the look and feel of the precinct as it is developed . The urban fabric is very important to the scheme ’ s success .
Throughout the process the design team worked with well know visual artist Hannelie Coetzee , which was a very rewarding process .
Façade The cost parameters specified by the developer also transferred to the building façade , with an emphasis on strict glass to solid ratios . The façade is a lightweight ETICS façade system . Although not used often in South Africa , the team considered it a great façade solution if applied correctly . It was important to ensure that the detailing around the façade was finished properly to make sure that the envelope of the building offered longevity .
Materials The podium comprises a combination of large urban pavers and natural stone . White stone offcuts from Hannelie Coetzee ’ s stone art works were used in the design of two water features and the transition borders between planters and
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