Base Articulation through Materials, Openings and Floor Heights

Another way to define the base of a tall building can be through a different articulation of materials and openings across lower floors, which differs from that used within the middle section of the building. Slightly taller floor to ceiling heights may also be incorporated across lower floors to place emphasis on the public face of the building and provide floor space which can be designed to cater for forms of retail and restaurant uses, as well as accommodating the primary entrance to uses within upper floors.