Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa January/February 2015 | Page 39

The concept of the tree
motif continues into the
building and informed
the interior design.
Tree patterns in various
materials were added to
the lobbies and ablutions
to give an illusion of space

Landscaping
The main Entrance landscaping is designed to
create a layered feature, creating the effect of
a budding rose from a bird’s eye view. Each
planter is set out to individually constructed
curves. A combination of steelwork, bondeck
slabs and concrete walls were used to build up
the various layers.
The objective was to build architectural
off shutter concrete to all exposed upstands
which was achieved despite the incredibly
complicated design (in excess of 1,000
setting out points over 4 layers covering 5m
height differential).
The main water feature at the main
entrance further enhances the attractive

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entrance through the flow of water from the
ground floor level to the landscaping deck. A
water feature was constructed on the south
of ground floor level to convey the natural
design of the indoor planter which can be
seen while moving down the escalator.
Conclusion
Sandton has been named the financial and
premier business centre of Johannesburg
as well as the financial hub of Africa. This
prestigious development promises to not
only enhance the brand awareness of its
tenant mix but also to secure a prominent
corporate presence in Africa’s most exclusive
business node.

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