Architect and Builder August/September 2019 | Page 22

PROJECTVIEW
CONSTRUCTION AT
OLD CAPE QUARTER
IS UNDERWAY
Old
Cape
Quarter,
a
popular
retail destination in the vibrant
neighbourhood of De Waterkant
in Cape Town, is undergoing an
extensive
refurbishment.
Deve-
loped by Tower Property Fund
and designed by dhk Architects,
the complex is being revitalised
into a mixed-use hub including
new retail and office spaces as
well as 55 luxury apartments
and penthouses.
The
the
redevelopment
partial
includes
demolition
of
the
existing building to strengthen
its
structure
insertion
storey
of
and
a
enable
modern
residential
the
four-
component.
Showcasing a modern aesthetic,
the new masonry building will
feature punctured openings, steel
balustrades and timber shutters
with the penthouse level clad in
Rheinzink. Each apartment will
display clean, contemporary lines
with
floor-to-ceiling
windows
and timber flooring. The parking,
office and retail spaces will be
refurbished to a high standard
with the size of the office floor
plate increased and the retail and
restaurant areas reinvigorated.
The central courtyard, which sits
8 ON BELLAMONT, UMDLOTI
8 on Bellamont is situated in the seaside village of Umdloti, north of Durban, along the
Kwa-Zulu Natal coastal line. This development is one of FWJK’s latest co-developments
at cost offering seven exclusive luxury apartments with panoramic sea views. The
architecture was conceptualised out of the genius loci of the site. The steep terrain and
thick coastal forest that surrounds the site informed the arrangement of the spaces
that needed to sit comfortably within its environment. The building was elevated off
the ground on columns and used generous balcony overhangs to create a sense of the
structure floating above the forest canopy line. The uninterrupted glazed façade on the
east elevation allows one to take advantage of the 180º sea views.
The development comprises of six 3-bedroom apartments with well organised
open-plan living creating a continuous connection between the inside and outside. The
penthouse level is a unique, custom-designed 500m 2 villa which commands the top floor
and roof deck. The penthouse has a dedicated private driveway entrance with guest
parking alongside its garage wing.
8 on Bellamont will be a distinctive development with modern, clean lines and
contemporary use of materials. The exposed off shutter concrete soffits and warm
timber feature elements juxtaposed with the natal coastal forest greenery creates a
stylish home environment for anyone looking to live in this beautiful beachside town.
www.fwjk.co.za
at the heart of the development,
will
be
activated
through
the
creation of a new green oasis with
cascading planted terraces. An
attractive timber brise-soleil will
hold the edge of the courtyard on
the northern side while providing
a visual barrier between public
Project Developer: FWJK Developments
Projects Manager: FWJK Project Management
Quantity Surveyor: FWJK Quantity Surveyors
Architects and Interior Consultant: FWJK Architects
Structural / Civil Engineer: NJV Consulting Engineers
Electrical Engineer: DBA Electrical Engineers
Fire Engineer: Redline Consulting
and private realms.
www.oldcapequarter.co.za
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