Architect and Builder November/December 2015 | Page 26

LONG SECTION

an efficient and flexible space for the occupiers. Each
building encloses a private landscaped ‘forest’, bringing
nature into the very fabric of the building and providing
outdoor breakaway places for staff. These public spaces,
together with landscaped podium and central atriums
within the buildings, provide meeting points and spaces
for collaboration, while within the forest areas, spaces for
quiet and contemplation are provided.
The design of the aluminium panelled facades on the
first and second floors, together with the central atriums,
ensure optimal light penetration into the large floor plates,
while carefully controlling both glare and heat gain, and
thus ensuring the comfort of the occupier.
The principles of workplace satisfaction, collaboration
and sustainability have been integrated throughout the

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Bridge Park buildings, creating powerful and dynamic
spaces. There has been a strong focus on sustainability,
and the environmental strategy encompasses energy,
transport, water, waste and occupant health design
initiatives. While undeniably energy-efficient, the new
buildings prioritise comfort and productivity, with factors
such as air quality and indoor pollutants, thermal comfort,
adequate lighting, glare control, access to daylight and
views, and sound levels taken into account. As a result of
these initiatives the Bridge Park development has achieved
a 5 Star Green Star SA design rating.
Planning
The Bridge Park development has a gross construction
area of 46,035m2 and 18,048m2 of rentable office space

Bridge Park