The lobbies and existing buildings are connected throughout the development by the first-floor level walkways that swoop and weave between the buildings, enclosed in mullion-free glass. Bradshaw: 'We lit the walkways to support a very gentle, natural experience. As people move, they are enveloped in soft, warm light emanating from a luminous perforated ceiling. We took care in our design to manage reflections in the glass, dissolving the boundaries between interior and exterior so you have unimpeded views of the landscape and building lobbies. From above, the ceiling appears as a luminous 'ribbon' connecting all the space of Taikoo, and from below - with the suspension rods lost to darkness - the soft shimmering effect creates the impression of an ethereal structure floating in space.'
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The gardens are the jewel of the development. A base of silvery light creates the sensation of taking a stroll in the moonlight, with a warm counterpoint to selected planting and seating creating pockets of domesticity. Associate Partner Benz Roos elaborates: 'We used a 'moonlight' quality of light as a base layer, bringing light through the trees to create a dappled effect. It creates a serene sensation of being in nature, even with tall buildings around you. The silver is a very distinct monochrome tone of light that creates a memorable combination with the highlights of warmer light. And, by deliberately using a base light that does not reproduce all the colours in the gardens, you can focus on different aspects of the plants and flowers than you would experience in daylight, like the translucency of the