the project required a very deliberate landscape
response to provide a green layer to the
architecture. Mature indigenous trees were planted
on the perimeter streets at spacings determined
primarily by space available between parking bays,
sidewalks and municipal services.
Prior to construction the pedestrian connectivity
around the site was very complicated and
dominated by parked cars. In the new design,
sidewalks were widened. Feature planting at the
main pedestrian entrance combines texture and
seasonal colour. Planting on the second, third and
rooftop levels occur in perimeter planters, and the
plant selection was made with views and privacy in
mind with trailing groundcovers to help break the
horizontal lines of the building when viewed from
street level. Internal atrium planters were filled
with coarse-textured and shade-tolerant species.
A bespoke planter/bench unit was installed in the
lobby of each floor and these were planted with
trailing indoor plants to ultimately provide a multi-
storey green trellis climbing above the main foyer
below. Irrigation is by means of non-potable water
and a drip system.
Conclusion
This project’s unique location allows residents to
access the CBD easily as well as the surrounding
retail, nightlife and distinct landmark locations that
make Cape Town such a dynamic environment.
4TH FLOOR PLAN
2ND FLOOR PLAN
GROUND FLOOR PLAN
The Signature
39