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IRENE LINK PHASE 2
Abland, together with its partners
on the Irene Link development,
Giflo
and
SOM,
has
broken
ground on the second phase of
the commercial development at
the Irene Link precinct in Pretoria.
This 8,500m² commercial building
will be ready for occupation in
October 2020.
The commercial component of the
75,000m² precinct, which already
includes the Barloworld Logistics
Head Office, will range from flexi
suites
which
are
single
20m²
semi serviced offices to 50,000m²
BRIDGEWATER ONE, CENTURY CITY
Rabie’s latest mixed-use development in Century City, Bridgewater One, is due
to commence construction soon. The biggest development since the Bridgewater
Precinct’s Century City Square, Bridgewater One is a mixed-use project set to rise along
the banks of a new water body, which was once Ratanga Junction. Conceptualised as
a contemporary interpretation of the typical elegant and narrow canal edge Amsterdam
housing, Bridgewater One will comprise of a residential component, an 80-bed luxury
hotel, several commercial offerings and limited retail.
The development boasts a unique and vibrant configuration where the mixed-use
nature of the development will ensure a 24/7 energy and occupation. All the offerings
enjoy great views, optimum orientation, a wind protected courtyard and seamless
access to all the facilities, restaurants, and retail opportunities that is an integral part of
its neighbourhood.
Rabie continues its success recipe of creating safe, convenient and world-class nodes
within Cape Town’s largest mixed-use development, Century City.
“With the redevelopment of Ratanga Junction, our vision was to enlarge the water
body and retain as much of the original vegetation as possible to create a substantial
green zone,” says John Chapman, Director at Rabie. “We are adding at least 1.64ha of
additional water, which will connect with the existing canals in Century City, enabling
canoeists and paddlers to travel across the entire precinct via the canals. In creating a
large public green space, we will be able to welcome families back to the area, this time
to enjoy the ingenious birdlife and find solace in nature.”
The offices have been designed to directly respond to their adjoining context and
neighbours. The two offices that front onto the Century City Conference Centre, have
a distinct industrial look and feel and are smaller, sectional title sub-divisible spaces or
double volume studio offerings, both clad in black profile metal sheeting.
The third office building is a large floor plate design that responds directly to the
existing Sable Road offices with its sophisticated flush glazed curtain wall façade skin
and sleek curved form. The offices will not only benefit from optimum natural light but
also the extensive view aspect of either Table Mountain or the full extent of the internal
landscaped courtyard.
Office studios, north-facing apartments and retail will spill out into a beautifully
landscaped and sheltered courtyard, designed to offer a welcome pause for visitors,
office staff and residents.
campus style offices, depending
on
Link
tenant
will
requirements.
include
Convenience
a
Shopping
Irene
12,000m²
Centre
which was set for development
in Q4 2019 and open to the public
towards the end of 2020.
Conveniently located on Alexander
Road just off the Botha Avenue
interchange, the R2billion mixed-
use precinct is well-located with
great exposure to the N1 highway
and is easily accessible. There
are plans for a future Gautrain
station and bus stations in the
vicinity which will bring even more
attention to the node.
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