This four-story mixed-use commercial building responds to the dual road frontages with respect to the land use and built form opportunities of the site. The design approach is about creating a transparent and active face for office levels 1-3, while also developing a strong street-level connection to Bagot Road with the inclusion of a cafe balcony and the open entry to the building. The frontage on Railway Road is predominately a glazed curtain wall floating above a precast concrete base separated by the recessed horizontal plane of the ground level tenancies. This wall provides clear vision to, and within, the office spaces and maximizes natural light penetration. Providing additional detail and shading to the facade are horizontal louver devices. Although the Bagot Road elevation appears more solid, it maintains a sense of transparency through the glazing. The facade is articulated via a staggering of solid to transparent panels with vertical blades, creating additional depth and “movement.” The solid materials of the precast concrete have an earthy, robust quality which anchors the building and resolves the level change by reinterpreting the natural topography of the immediate sloping site. The public interface is enhanced with an alfresco area opening directly onto the ...
This four-story mixed-use commercial building responds to the dual road frontages with respect to the land use and built form opportunities of the site. The design approach is about creating a transparent and active face for office levels 1-3, while also developing a strong street-level connection to Bagot Road with the inclusion of a cafe balcony and the open entry to the building. The frontage on Railway Road is predominately a glazed curtain wall floating above a precast concrete base separated by the recessed horizontal plane of the ground level tenancies. This wall provides clear vision to, and within, the office spaces and maximizes natural light penetration. Providing additional detail and shading to the facade are horizontal louver devices. Although the Bagot Road elevation appears more solid, it maintains a sense of transparency through the glazing. The facade is articulated via a staggering of solid to transparent panels with vertical blades, creating additional depth and “movement.” The solid materials of the precast concrete have an earthy, robust quality which anchors the building and resolves the level change by reinterpreting the natural topography of the immediate sloping site. The public interface is enhanced with an alfresco area opening directly onto the ...