Perched on top of a brand new hotel, this 1300m2 workspace not only has breathtaking views over Johannesburg’s leafy suburbs, its location also hints at the design philosophy.In keeping with the international trend for creating expressive work-environments, the vision was luxury, warmth and confidence.With a focus on luxurious finishes, rich colours and textural contrast, the design team worked to establish a visual language that is warm, professional and manicured.Set against a three dimensional envelope of tonal greys, sharp expressions of pure white, black or even a cheeky yellow keeps the scheme fresh.A baseline of stark rectilinear shapes is established by room modules, ceiling details and main joinery. This is complemented with faceted shapes echoed in diagonal details like table legs and the impressive screen to the reception area. Layered with softer elements like Iris Maschek wallpaper to the boardrooms and textured wall-finishes the result is a clean and assertive space with depth and conviction.Never veering from the palette of black, tonal greys and white accented with strong yellow or warm walnut, different zones are distinguished through the particular proportions in which the palette is applied.Bold, self-assured and welcoming, this luxurious space would be equallycomfortable in one of the many hospitality centres that surround it.