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PIER PLACE REFURBISHMENT , CAPE TOWN
Recently acquired by Aria Property Group , Pier Place , a 15-storey , 15,000m 2 building in Jetty Street on Cape Town ’ s Foreshore , is undergoing redevelopment and refurbishment at a cost in excess of R200 million . Says Ilan Kaplan , MD of Aria Property Group , “ We looked at Pier Place with fresh eyes to see how it could be moulded to be more contemporary while retaining its timeless appeal . Our intention is to reimagine the building with modern standards within the existing envelope . Formerly entirely tenanted by Vodacom , this is a well-maintained and attractive building with efficient floor plates of 1,000m 2 and consequently lends itself to redevelopment and optimal space usage , allowing for one , two or up to four tenants per floor .” The changes and improvements to the building include a New York inspired rooftop garden on top of the existing , adjoining garage , which will link into 500m 2 of floor space for shared services comprising meeting rooms , canteen and lounge area . The building will feature aluminium cladding and LED lights on the front façade , a landscaped façade overlooking the garden and refurbishment of the lobby and landings .
117 ON STRAND , CAPE TOWN
A total of 117 apartments will be available in the state-of-the-art , mixed use , 17-storey development being undertaken by Ingenuity Property Investments Limited , a JSE-listed property company .
Some 42 apartments will be located in the podium section of a new building bounded by Strand , Hudson and Castle Streets , while a sleek glass tower section will house a further 75 residential units .
The full mixed-use development includes five levels of basement parking , plus seven levels of above-ground bays , providing over 500 parking spaces .
The modern building has several features alluding to the area ’ s history : The podium section has a structural element that steps up and down , relating to the stepped rooflines . And a section of the tower façade has coloured vertical fins which allude to the vibrantlypainted colours of old houses . These panels also function as fire prevention elements .
The building has been designed to achieve a four star Green Building rating and incorporates numerous energy-efficient features for optimal environmental performance ( and cost savings for owners ).
These include , but are not limited to , high performance façade glazing , high-efficiency air-conditioning systems for areas that are conditioned , grey water harvesting of shower water , centralised hot water with heat recovery from the cooling systems , and extensive water and energy monitoring with online access for users . Cyclist facilities are also provided
The R600 million development on the extensive site will also include retail space and A-grade offices .
The exterior of an existing heritage building on the site ( corner of Strand and Rose
Streets , with a ground floor plus two additional floors ) will be sensitively restored to accurately depict the architectural features and character of the original construction .
Missing features and finishes that have been removed during several alterations over the many years of its existence will be reinstated ; and magnificent steel and timber trusses will be exposed to create a spectacular light and bright space for retail tenants .
The exterior of an adjacent , smaller building will also be restored , with the existing proportions retained and plaster detailing retained and added to .
Developer : Ingenuity Property Investments Limited Architects ( New Building ): Kotlowitz Marais Architects Architects ( Heritage Building ): Fabian Architects
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