Architect and Builder January/February 2016

Architect and Builder JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 | VOLUME 67 | ISSUE 1 CONTENTS JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 DEPARTMENTS 2 EDITORIAL 4 NEWS WATCH 8 COMPANY WATCH Belgotex Floors 12 PROJECT WATCH 58 INTERIOR WATCH 64 ADVERTISERS | VOLUME 67 | ISSUE 1 PROJECTS 20 THE TOWERS The redevelopment of The Standard Bank Building, now known as The Towers, on Cape Town’s Foreshore ranks as one of the most important and ambitious refurbishments in the City for decades. Redefine Properties Limited have invested heavily in a project that appears to have been the catalyst for the renaissance of the dated Foreshore precinct. 30 TOUCHSTONE HOUSE FWJK Developments identified a significant shortage of sectional title offices for sale in the Cape Town City Centre and was offered the Touchstone House Development as a previously ‘failed’ development after its unsuccessful launch to the sectional title market in 2008. NEXT ISSUE If you were involved on any of the projects / features in our next issue and would like to advertise or contribute material please contact us on 021 683 3766 or visit our website: www.archibuild.co.za 40 PAM GOLDING ON MAIN The design strategy was to create a simple and bold architectural intervention that would address and re-inforce the pedestrian and retail environment of Kenilworth Main Road. Historically, the Main Road has always had a vibrant community feel to it and the new building had to respect and build on this legacy. 48 THE MIRAGE Situated on the border of the historic De Waterkant and Bo Kaap districts in Cape Town, The Mirage is a contemporary mixed–use development that faced the UPCOMING PROJECTS multi-faceted challenge of erecting a modern building in a sensitive heritage area. 90 Rivonia Road Mall of the South Capitall Hill, Benmore Riverside Shopping Centre UPCOMING INTERIORS TBWA BOOKING DEADLINE Thursday 24 March 2016 Contents INTERIORS 60 BARCLAYS AFRICA DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICE The new space is home to a small group of talented young software developers specialising in the design and development of high-end mobile and web-based solutions within the unique context of the developing African market. 1

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