New Stats SA Interior Reflects the Pulse of Africa
The interiors of the new Statistics SA ( Stats SA ) building in Pretoria were designed to reflect the pulse of Africa in a masterful interpretation of how statistics can help build a better future for South Africa .
Every design element - from the architecture to the interior finishes - was carefully crafted to reflect the cultural heritage of the site , as well as the company ’ s activities .
Belgotex Floors worked with Rosanne de Castro of GLH Interiors to develop beautiful flooring for the three-storey building that incorporates various cultural symbols and metaphors .
An enormous African drum on a plush custom-designed carpet heralds your arrival at the central atrium . The drum , which is the logo of Stats SA , symbolises the rhythm and reverberation of the company ’ s beat on the nation .
Produced using the intricate pattern technology of Belgotex Floors ’ exclusive Tuftweave programme , this flooring masterpiece makes a bold statement to their 3,000 staff and visitors . The handdrawn drum , in classic grey and black tones , features a symbolic tally-stone “ criss-cross ” mesh that further depicts counting . Designed using Belgotex ’ s
sophisticated graphics software and produced on their hi-tech CMC machines – the only ones of their kind in Africa - each tuft of yarn was individually placed to produce exceptional pattern detail and colour definition .
The building ’ s five wings or “ fingers ” were connected by a duo-tone combination of textured loop-pile carpet tiles . The warm earthy linear patterns of Equinox in Leo were used for the open plan offices , while the darker charcoal shades of Taurus were used in the passages . Fifth Avenue in Diesel was laid in the auditorium and training centre , satisfying the areas ’ sound reduction and low maintenance requirements .
The pulse of the people reverberates silently through the striking true blue broadloom carpet with the bespoke tally-stone design in the executive boardroom and dining room – the true heart of the organisation .
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