2018 SAPOA Awards | Page 19

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS: WINNER Clifton Terraces, Cape Town Clifton Terraces is a residential development in one of the most sought-after locations in Africa; surrounded by the world-renowned Clifton Beaches, nestled between Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. Each of the residences boasts large, open plan entertaining and living areas with a large terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. A key consideration of the design was blending the building into the natural surroundings using its overall form, its deep overhangs and a restrained natural palette of materials. The building terraces back significantly to mimic the existing contours of the original site prior to any development. This sensitive approach to placement on site ensured that views from neighbours on all three affected sides were kept to a minimum and in most cases improved. The colours, tones and materials were specifically chosen to blend in with the surroundings. Carefully placed landscaped terraces on each level will ensure that the building will further disappear into the natural environment over time. Clifton Terraces consists of eight simplex apartments, two duplex apartments and two large villas; each with private and secure garaging with direct access lifts up to each apartment. Clifton Terraces’ expansive views, modern technologies and finest natural finishes. SAPOA Awards Developer & Owner: Taupo Holdings Architects: SAOTA Quantity Surveyors: De Leeuw Group Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Engineers: Sutherland Structural Engineers: JG Africa Acoustic Consultant: Jongens Keet Associates Town Planner: Tommy Brummer Town Planning Geotechnical Consultants: M van Wieringen & Associates Main Contractor: Haw & Inglis 75