that experienced on an airline club lounge and
this is reflected in the choice of materials and
design aesthetic.
For the other tenancy the designers undertook
the strategic and functional briefing for the global
consulting company’s new workplace, involving a
series of workshops with management and staff .
The workplace design is based on contemporary
work principles with a focus on creating a more
agile and flexible work environment. Clear goals
were outlined upfront on using the project and
space as a catalyst for change to create greater
levels of transparency, improved workstyle
flexibility and collaboration, while maintaining a
key focus on productivity and wellbeing.
A greater diversity of work settings is on
offer to suit varied workstyles, with increased
mobility supported by an advanced technology
infrastructure. Staff are better connected in the
new workplace, working on two floorplates,
and connected by a dramatic stair to the upper
level which is split by a covered outdoor terrace,
garden with feature roof canopy and firepit for staff
townhall sessions.
In the workplace strategy sessions, it was
concluded that partners retain offices, as when
in the office they require focus space and the
need to do constant quick meets with their teams.
When partners are out the office their desk space
is hidden up by means of sliding folding glass
doors, that transforms the space into a shared
meeting facility.
For the most part, the built space is constructed
of frameless acoustic glass, ensuring quality of
light and views and encouraging a more open
collaborative environment.
140 West Street
A key feature in the design is a multipurpose
flexible ‘Work Hub’ which is dedicated to mobile
staff. It is a collaborative, open flexible space,
encouraging team events and collaboration space
away from desks in a more relaxed environment.
140 West’s signature winged design adds
a contemporary edge to an already established
part of Sandton, and creates a precedent for future
design language in the precinct.
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