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Project • By thinkspace • Offices
Absa Regional Office
When Absa moved into their new flagship Western Cape offices at Bridge Park, Century City they consolidated 14 regional offices under one roof.
This new location allowed Absa to incorporate the latest trends in office design and space planning and provide their staff with an agile and activity-based workplace.
The ground floor of the east block caters for interaction with clients, with executive suites providing work lounges and meeting spaces for private clients. Materials and finishes in this space reflect a sophisticated, high-end atmosphere, with a high acoustic specification to ensure privacy.
This project ushered in a change of thinking with regards to operational and meeting spaces and the removal of a trad... More
Project • By thinkspace • Offices
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH)
When CDH, one of South Africa’s leading law firms approached us to design their client-facing area and training facility on the ground floor of their building in Sandton, we were excited to produce an environment that would be a fitting representation of this illustrious 166-year-old company.
The client lounge is characterised by rich, warm timber, and small touches of mid-century detailing seen in the choice of the statement pendant over the coffee bar. We also included a contemporary take on wall paneling as well as a modern touch in the illuminated glass wall detail. Welcoming and warm, this area promotes a variety of different activities and levels of privacy in one space. The dining room, set in a tapered corner of the a... More
Project • By thinkspace • Offices
Exxaro Head Office
There is a shining jewel in the corporate crown of the country’s capital city. Located in Centurion, the new headquarters of mining giant Exxaro forms part of the second phase of Growthpoint’s Lakeside development. Recently completed, the development has garnered plenty of attention, both locally and abroad for its undeniable presence, and game-changing interior design and planning.
In addition to the impressive overall development of both Lakeside and Exxaro’s office, the inner workings of the project are looking to set a trend locally that will in all likelihood define the future design planning of most corporate developments. The office which can accommodate 1000 staff members in its 5 storey structure, naturally has c... More