THE SIGNATURE , GREEN POINT
Designer apartments in a superb waterfront location , complemented by upmarket retail stores and prime commercial space , are the winning formula for a R500mn , fully mixed-use development recently announced by Signatura and Investec Property Group . The Signature will offer over 1,700m 2 of commercial and retail space and over 6,100m 2 of internal residential space .
“ We plan to maximise this rare opportunity to develop an entire mixed-use block , adjacent to the popular Fan Walk . It will be a landmark building that will reinforce the vibrant urban streetscape , synonymous with Somerset Road ,” says founder of Signatura , John Rabie . “ In fact ,” says Rabie “ we are so inspired by this latest development that we have decided to allocate a portion of the commercial space to our new head office .”
The Signature will include 45 onebedroom and 35 two-bedroom apartments . These will be located from the ground to the fifth floors . The development is crowned with seven penthouses on the sixth floor .
Architecture and interiors are being undertaken by Darryl Croome Architects . ‘ Industrial with a contemporary edge ’ is the underlying theme , inspired by the waterfront dockland setting , underpinned by sophisticated detailing . This concept will be interpreted through a carefully selected palette of materials such as floor to ceiling glass glazing , off-shutter concrete and floating white bulkheads . The warmth of timber vinyl floors will be complemented by designer kitchens with Smeg appliances . Track and LED strip lighting will illuminate the living spaces and air conditioning will be installed in every unit . Natural materials , such as timber decking , will be used for all balconies and terraces .
“ A fundamentally green approach was adopted from the outset with a naturally ventilated atrium serving all residential units of the tower blocks ,” says Darryl Croome “ Thermal insulation and solar treatment measures are employed with all the latest market features .”
Croome said the front block shares a pedestrianised forecourt with Somerset Road , while the lower block stretches to Prestwich Street and responds to the Victorian scale and character of Liddle and Cobern Streets .
“ The Victorian docklands ’ architecture , unique to the area , has been expressed in
the raw industrial aesthetic whilst recognising the contemporary demands of highend , inner-city living . Face brick , off-shutter concrete , steel and glass , with perforated aluminium screens , will provide a distinctive
language for this iconic building .” The residential tower blocks will be set back and developed in brick , concrete , steel and glass , with recessed balconies , Juliet ledges and sun-screening elements .
Construction will start early next year and occupation is scheduled for late 2019 .
Client & Project Manager : Signatura Architect & Principal Agent : Darryl Croome Architects Quantity Surveyors : Kahts & Sparks Structural & Civil Engineers : Sonnekus & Toerien Fire , Mechanical & Electrical Consultant : SolutionStation Land Surveyor : David Hellig & Abrahamse Heath & Safety Consultants : Frontline Energy Efficiency Engineer : HereToday Traffic Consultants : Kantey and Templer Landscape Architects : Planning Partners Urban Planner : Planning Studio
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