Lighting in Design February-March 2018

the majority of the lighting throughout the space being LEDs and energy efficient fluorescents. “We incorporated large Martinelli fittings within the atrium space to create sufficient lighting, which simultaneously became one of the main features relating to the central ‘spine’ staircase moving up the four floors,” explained Long. There is a high percentage of natural light within the building, which is one of the features of this space as an office environment. “There are few, if any, areas within the office that do not have access to natural daylight. This plays a stunning role in the design of the building as you are always connected to the outside which is unusual in a commercial building of this size," says Long. He said that the combination of natural and electrical lighting played a large role in the aesthetic and functional environment of the project. “Lighting should always play a major role in the work envi- ronment, with brighter, more functional lighting in

crafted industrial aesthetic.The development of the two base concepts ultimately yielded an interior to inspire its occupants and create an African working environment. A subtle approach was taken to link the interior with the nature of RCL Foods’ business – the oc- casional table supported by cutlery-shaped legs is a whimsical touch. Specific facilities needed for the project included test and development kitchens, a public food shop, cafés and a skybar. These were integrated around a dramatic central atrium to en- courage collaborative working practices. Lighting played an important role in creating this environment. “The brief called for lighting to be a feature within the atrium space and other key areas, such as break out areas, meeting rooms and pause areas,” said Mike Long from EPL Novospace. In the working zones, aswithmost offices, the lightingwas required to be functional and efficient, and as such, all the lighting specified was energy efficient with

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