WEST ELEVATION
While the shops and square are open to the public ‒ the shops intend to serve the needs of the students who live in the building , as well as commuters and the broader community living and working in the city ‒ the student accommodation is accessed via a lobby on the first floor , subtly distinguishing public and private realms , and supporting access control and the security of the residential units . Two of the rooftop levels ( level 4 and 14 ) feature roof gardens with sports facilities and breakout spaces .
Conclusion The updated Cape Station precinct introduces a new civic icon and an important transitional architectural intervention into the evolution of the Cape Town CBD – densifying , diversifying and breathing new life into this part of the city . It sensitively navigates the relationship between heritage and contextual factors , while strengthening , re-establishing and restoring others , and forging an exciting future for the city centre .
Cape Station 47