Internally, the design resonates with the
company’s progressive outlook - ensuring guests
and staff unequivocally feel the spirit of the brand
throughout the building. Once at reception, visitors
are greeted by a generous triple-volume space
that immediately showcases the sophistication
and simplicity of the interior architecture. Wide
open-plan floorplates loop around the periphery
of the atrium which are connected by a series
of dramatic bridges and staircases. This was an
intentional design element which inter-connects
the various departments, creating opportunities
for chance collaborative encounters and
personal interactions.
Reinforcing Capitec’s brand identity, the
company logo is embossed into the ceiling above
reception. Overhead, clerestory windows and
large roof lights ensure plentiful natural light and
further facilitate the connection to the outside
world. Meanwhile, touches of timber have been
added throughout the office to introduce a feeling
of warmth.
The new headquarters by dhk fosters a company
culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration
with a large emphasis placed on optimising internal
flow and departmental interaction. The first and
second floors, containing the office’s open-plan
work areas, are largely void of hierarchical structure
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