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CONSTRUCTION WORLD
FEBRUARY
2015
PROJECTS AND CONTRACTS
It is set to include showrooms, retail
elements and concept stores on the
ground floor which are accessible from
the piazza – a tranquil space nestled between
the three buildings that complete the enclosure.
Phase one tenants include an international
leader in global business and finance informa-
tion, a major South African bank and a new
flagship gym.
Paragon Architects had already designed
two of the three buildings around the future
piazza, which created a canvas from which to
draw. Working with generated site line anal-
yses and sun studies the conceptual design
was specifically created to allow sunlight into
the public space, essentially using sunlight to
chisel form.
From the outset, Paragon Architects was
aware of the requirement of cellular office
space. To ensure that all offices were exposed
to natural light, two wings were generated so
that external offices and internal offices were
equally exposed, essentially ensuring that every
office is a perimeter office.
This building is much higher than the
first two phases and while a common design
language binds the three buildings, the
constructionmaterials define their individuality.
While unitised aluminium panels are the
dominant material in the Marsh building, in the
Bowman Gilfillan building it is glass.
“The glazing reflects the latest glass
technology in terms of light and dark and
also day and night experiences – creating a
VISUALISING THE FINAL PRODUCT
One of Africa’s top law firms will be the anchor tenant in the brand
new 18-floor office building currently being constructed on the
corner of Alice Lane and Fifth Street in Sandton’s commercial centre.
striking visual effect,” says Anthony Orelowitz
of Paragon.
“As this building is only set for completion
in a couple of years’ time, by making use of
Autodesk Revit we are able to not only design
the shell of the building, but completely
visualise the finished effect, ensuring that
the building is not only functional and envi-
ronmentally friendly, but also aesthetically
stunning as well.”
The entire precinct is aimed at achieving a
Four Star Green Star rating.
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Visualisation reflects the vision in the new 18-storey glass creation in Sandton CBD.