In conversation with Reinhard Kretzen, Stuart Allan and Anton Jansen van Vuuren
URBAN SPACES
The first floor is dedicated to executives, with bespoke cabinetry, integrated lighting and carefully considered details. Anton points out the practical touches: “Many of the executives travel a lot, so we built cupboards into the offices where they can hang their clothes. It’s a small thing but it makes a big difference.” The second floor, by contrast, is more open and communal. It houses the main administrative functions alongside breakout areas, a canteen, a barista station and an outdoor terrace. “The canteen has a completely different feel to the rest of the office,” says Reinhard. “It’s bright, fun and full of light.
Focus rooms
don’t need to hire a conference centre – it’s all set up with high-tech audio-visual equipment and linked to other screens around the building.” The walkways and greenery surrounding the space form part of an attractive public arrival area and breakout space from the auditorium. Generous views also help the viewer feel more connected to the outside.
carefully about how employees and visitors would experience the building across its three floors and 3,500m 2 of space. The ground floor acts as the corporate hub, with a dramatic boardroom and a 100-seat auditorium. “They do a lot of communication and media broadcasts from here,” says Anton. “It means they
Lounge area
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