THE SPECTRUM , SALT RIVER
The Spectrum is a new housing development in the Salt River precinct , incorporating contemporary architecture and eye-catching pops of colour . The latest undertaking by Evo Property , The Spectrum is designed by TwoFiveFive Architects .
Once the industrial epicentre of Cape Town owing to its proximity to the CBD , Salt River is now teeming with businesses , residential properties and schools , and is known for its easy access to worldclass attractions like Signal Hill , the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden , the V & A Waterfront and the Cape Town International Convention Centre .
Into this rejuvenated historic cityscape comes The Spectrum , where petfriendly , access-controlled apartments are cleverly designed to maximise space , high-speed fibre connectivity comes standard , a coffee bar , co-working space , gym and parking feature on site , storage facilities are ample , and a raised swimming pool offers spectacular views of Cape Town ’ s famous mountains and harbour .
“ The Spectrum is a residential development with an ‘ accessible ’ undertone without compromising on lifestyle quality ,” explains Evo Property ’ s Emanuel Germanis , who founded the company , joined later by his brother Stephan Germanis and friend Matthew McWilliams .
Units are north-facing with Table Mountain as the backdrop and Table Bay ahead . The central position of the site just off Nelson Mandela Boulevard , which stands proudly on the southern side of Salt River Park , offers ease of access into the Cape Town CBD , the Southern Suburbs , N2 outbound towards
Cape Town International Airport , and is minutes from the N1 North and South .
Considered by Evo Property as “ an unparalleled turnkey investment opportunity ”, Germanis says the development aims to create a space that welcomes all people , “ in all phases of their journey , whether you are buying a property for the first time or adding this investment to a high-performing property portfolio ”.
CENTRE COURT , HILLCREST
Centre Court is an exclusive lockup and go approach to compact living . The development is centrally located in Hillcrest , the upper highway of Durban and close to a variety of malls , schools and restaurants . Even though this development is located within the centre of Hillcrest , the area is well-known for its amazingly tall and luscious trees which were incorporated into and undisturbed by the design , giving the development a well-established and contextual aesthetic . The developer gave a clear directive wanting to maximise the use of the site within the town planning parameters , whilst creating a space that positively influences the context and the user .
Designed by FINEline Architecture , the development offers 64 units consisting of several 2 bed configurations , varying between 55m 2 and 64m 2 . Nine of the units boast private garden areas whilst the upper units have been equipped with balconies and glass balustrading offering views of the tree canopies and surroundings . Capitalising on the views over the tree tops the architects have located the common entertainment
spaces with braai areas on the upper level which is accessible by elevator . The inward facing circulation route overlooks a parking court in a semi-basement arrangement and will be treated with paving designs and planting to soften the usually stark aesthetic of parking spaces .
The elevational treatment of the scheme creates depth and interest by fragmenting the length and height into scaled segments using varying planes and materials which speak to the context .
The brief was to maximise the use of the site for small starter homes and young professionals with the evergrowing demand for accommodation near amenities which are in demand in this upmarket area . It ’ s believed that the development has been well received and will offer buyers an aspirational , purpose built and stylish complex .
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