WEX ONE, WOODSTOCK
The multi-faceted creative hub of
Woodstock is set to become even more
desirable with the announcement of a joint
residential and retail project by Cape Town
property developers Signatura, and Indigo
Properties, the owners of the Old Biscuit
Mill and Woodstock Exchange.
The WEX One project, designed by Vivid
Architects, will comprise 217 apartments on
six floors, two full floors (and two half levels)
of parking, and over 1,500m2 of retail space
on the ground floor.
Situated directly opposite and closely
linked to the creative business community
of the Woodstock Exchange, the site is
bounded by Albert Road and Davison, Grey
and Alexander Streets
The residential units, mainly north-facing,
will be on floors four to nine, with extensive
views of the mountain, city and harbour.
They will range from stylish 42m2 studios
for R1.4 million (excluding optional parking),
to one-bedroom units for 53m2, and twobedroom units spanning 70m2 - 92m2.
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The WEX One design “represents a contemporary and contextual response to the
traditional brick warehouses in the area,” said
Vivid Architects associate, Charles Louw. “It
will adopt the brick, glass and steel of the
rail-side industrial warehouses, reformed into
a contemporary aesthetic, while still aiming
to retain a classic, timeless appeal.”
Residents will enjoy access to fibre
internet, 24-hour security (apartments will be
accessed from a secure lobby) and relaxing
internal garden spaces, as well as an on-site
pool, gym and laundry.
Nikki Wright, senior interior designer at
Francois du Plessis Interiors, said the look
and feel of the WEX One residential units
and public areas will be “eclectic, fresh and
funky” – indicative of the area and appealing
to a younger clientele.
“We will allude to the Woodstock neighbourhood by using furniture and fittings from
the designers, artists and craftspeople of
Woodstock Exchange, Woodstock Foundry
and The Old Biscuit Mill.”
The commercial sector of the new
development will be treated as an extension
of the Woodstock Exchange, renowned as
one of the most interesting work and lifestyle
spaces in Cape Town.
Pedestrian connectivity will be
encouraged from the station along Davison
Road to Albert Road, said Louw. The ground
floor shops will be fronted with 5m steel
and glass shopfronts and there will be
public access into a highly visible, yet wellprotected internal retail street running parallel
to Albert Road. New landscaping and paving
will tie this new building to the Woodstock
Exchange. Construction starts in May 2017.
Developer: Signatura & Indigo Properties
Architects: Vivid Architects
Quantity Surveyors: De Leeuw
Structural Engineers: S&T
MEPF Engineers: Solution Station
XA Energy Consultants: Heretoday
Traffic Engineers: Kantey & Templar
Land Surveyors: Biff Lewis Geomatics
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