GROUND AND UPPER GROUND PLAN
Feature Screen The architectural aspiration for the Nedbank lobby curtain wall is for a highly transparent glazed curtain wall system with minimal supporting structure to span the 8.6m height . The system is supported by steel columns and beams that are in turn fixed in to the PT slab soffit and ground slab . The glazed system is in turn fixed and sealed to the surrounding structure , including the centrally located circular concrete column .
Lighting Design The approach to the external lighting design for Park Square focused on the quality of the overall experience for both tenants and visitors using the public space . Park Square shows how careful integration of light with the various streetscape , landscape and architectural features can transform the public realm .
The external lighting design had the following objectives :
• to create an appropriate ambience and mood .
• to promote legibility through the illumination of features including edges , nodes , paths and the enhancement of key vistas .
• to promote a unique identity for the area ‘ after-dark ’.
• to provide for safety , security , orientation and assists way finding
• to provide sustainable lighting solutions that minimise energy use . The lighting design combines well illuminated focal points and destinations . The architecture modulates the light , creating interest . The quality of light was achieved using a limited light colour temperature palette of white light , together with a range of light intensities giving definition to the different areas and functions of the site .
Sustainability Park Square was awarded a 4-star Design rating by the Green Building Council of South Africa . Nedport have subsequently committed
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