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floor. The circular logo, prominent on the ground floor, persists on
the first and second in the form of circular ceiling pendants that
lower the lighting. The open layout, transparent walls and 4m-high
ceilings foster ease of access, create a spacious atmosphere,
and help to ensure that full use is made of the natural light from
the building’s sizable windows. Discreet acoustic ceiling panels
ensure that this openness does not result in a noisy atmosphere.
“For Travelstart’s offices, we considered everything about
the business, from its logo, to its vision, to the manner in which
it conducts itself,” says Wyatt.
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“Throughout reception and the work areas, one can feel
the company’s brand identity throughout the interiors. Utilising
Travelstart’s corporate colours consistently reinforces the brand,
while the integration of various breakaway areas and communal
spaces within an open-plan layout, enhances the progressive
nature of the business”.
With its freshly renovated Longkloof offices, Travelstart has
done a great deal more than simply change its address. It has
established itself in an environment specifically crafted to promote
and preserve its identity and the growth of its vision.
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