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CADOGAN, CLAREMONT
Developed by Urban Space and
designed by Peerutin Architects,
Cadogan is a Southern Suburbs
development in Upper Claremont,
Cape
Town
comprising
four
elegant and distinguished homes.
Urban Space, established in 2004,
has built an excellent reputation
for top quality homes in prime
locations, all within high security
estates.
Peerutin
Architects
is
renowned for beautiful, elegant
yet practical architectural designs.
The striking architecture balances
a minimalist approach with the
practical requirements of family
living. Large expanses of floorto-ceiling glass are softened with
wood, incorporated in exterior
decking,
gates,
shutters
and
palisade fence infills.
Features in each of the four
Cadogan
Place
homes
will
vary slightly. For example, one
proposes a separate, freestanding
single-storey guest suite – while
three of the homes feature a
generously proportioned double
volume, open plan lounge area
with additional pyjama lounges
upstairs. Each home will have
up to four en-suite bedrooms
including an impressive master
suite. In addition, the purchaser
can choose from four interior
finish palettes.
The
plots
are
of
generous
proportions ranging from 649m²
to 781m² (excluding the landscaped access driveway) and the
homes themselves range from
588m² to 640m².
Building is scheduled to begin in
THE SANCTUARY, SOMERSET WEST
Bounded by the majestic Hottentots-Holland mountains and scenic False Bay coastline,
Somerset West has become a drawcard for middle and upper-income residents and
retirees. Being linked too, to nearby Gordon’s Bay and the Strand, the densification around
the existing Somerset Mall has been ongoing - with the recent addition of Helderburg
Hyper, motor showrooms along the N2, office developments and residential developments
like De Velde.
Currently, retail requires a market niche to be successful. Abacus as a retail developer
has proven their ability to identify these niche areas and develop successful neighbourhood
centres. The Sanctuary site within the Somerset West retail triangle was identified for
mixed use development, with good visibility from the Broadway thoroughfare.
Designed around an existing storm water retention facility and waterfowl habitat, this
presented an attractive feature - but came with significant environmental challenges.
These included a requirement to replace every linear meter of existing water edge in
the new design, with the same orientation, to maintain bird habitat. An island and sand
embankment slopes were designed to accommodate nesting requirements.
In addition, construction work could only commence once the water-birds had left
for migration northwards and the project’s completion must be completed before their
return for the Cape summer. The retention facility used to dry up in summer, so inflow
and outflow points have been redesigned to create a year-long water body. This turns it
into a real bird-friendly wetland, making the name ‘Sanctuary’ not a misnomer.
At vehicle access points, small pockets of convenience parking are provided with
easy access to the super basement below that connects all entrances.
The development is designed as a group of three separate buildings with public
spaces in between. They come together in a public square which combines modern and
traditional architectural styles. Covered with a translucent roof, the public square spills
out to where restaurants line the water’s edge.
The Sanctuary is a true mixed use development with some 9,000m² GLA retail on
ground floor, a 4,000m² gym on the first floor, offices on first and second floors making up
a combined total GLA of 16,000m². The centre is anchored by Pick ‘n Pay, Woolworths,
Virgin Active Gym and exciting new restaurants.
Developer & Project Manager:
Abacus Asset Management
Architects: SVA International
Civil Engineers: Icon
Landscape Architect: CNDV
Ecologist:
Doug Jeffrey Environmental Consultants
Main Contractor: NMC
November 2016, with completion
by end 2017.
www.pamgolding.co.za
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