Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa March/April 2014 | Page 35

Strauss Daly Place, named after the attorneys who committed to the largest space in the 12,000m2 office building, was the fifth office block development in this series initiated by FWJK who pioneered the co-development at Cost Method of developing office and industrial properties.  Notable Features The most notable features of the building are the random fields applied to all elevations and off shutter concrete plane which forms the ‘floating’ roof and wraps down the west end of the building at a varied angle to form an enclosing envelope. Strauss Daly Place Environmental Factors and Sustainability Measures The building was to take full advantage of the exposure and the amazing sea views. The panoramic views opportunity was one of the major driving factors that influenced the orientation of the office tower. 35