Architect and Builder April 2020 | Page 29

Western Cape and interests groups including the Bo-Kaap Civic and entered into public consultations to ensure the development responded positively to its heritage context. Apartments Duplex apartments are accommodated on the podium level. These apartments offer a large open plan ground floor with a discreet mezzanine level. Further apartments are located on levels 12 through 17 in the tower. These range in size from 45m 2 one-bedroom units to a luxurious 260m 2 penthouse. Intelligently designed to utilise space, each unit offers superb finishes and ample relaxation areas, indoors and out. The residences offer a mix of apartments to suit all choices. Each 117 on Strand apartment showcases panoramic views of the city, mountain or sea. Services The parking sections of the building are fully ventilated by means of mechanical ventilation systems in the basement and a combination of natural and mechanical ventilation systems in the podium parking portion. The rest of the building is fully air conditioned with all apartments benefitting from at least one air conditioning unit. All apartments have openable windows for ventilation purposes and in the tower portion the apartments are arranged around a naturally ventilated atrium for fresh air, ventilation and smoke clearance. 29