HOTEL: LEVEL 2
HOTEL: LEVEL 1
HOTEL: GROUND FLOOR brief expanded to include other buildings: the Spar and Kloof annex( 2011), 32 on Kloof( 2013), Darters and Threshers( 2014), The Refinery( 2017), and 2 Park Street( 2024).
It became evident that there was a need and opportunity to integrate all erven into a cohesive precinct. This would enhance connectivity to the wider context and improve both design and market appeal. dhk developed an urban precinct plan and vision document to create, activate and enhance public spaces, and improve access across the site.
The urban design response introduced a more accessible language. Fragmented building forms reduce visual bulk and reference historic building scales. New pedestrian links were created to connect different parts of the city and activate the streetscape. The result is a vibrant, publicly accessible environment that strengthens the activity of Park and Kloof Streets and promotes pedestrian permeability. Street edges are defined with canopies and colonnades, and vehicular access is restricted to ensure a carfree pedestrian environment.
Refurbishment of Existing Buildings The historic buildings were refurbished and upgraded for contemporary use, including co-working and office spaces:
32 on Kloof: A two-storey glazed form was added above the original structure. Internal walls were removed for open-plan offices, and the courtyard was excavated to basement level, creating a café space and improving light. Construction was completed in 2019.
Darters and Threshers: Originally minimally refurbished in the 1990s, dhk’ s intervention included internal demolitions, new WC cores, and external walkways. A new courtyard was excavated to activate basement spaces and create a visual link with the adjacent precinct.
The Refinery( West Cliff School): Former classroom walls were removed to open the interior for retail and office use. Glazed doors were installed in arched openings, enhancing visibility into the new square. New landscaping improved integration with the precinct.
MLT House: Due to its limited heritage value, only the eastern façade was retained and incorporated into the adjacent hotel development.
2 Park Street: Formerly Rick’ s Americain Café, the Victorian building was sensitively refurbished. The back extension was partially demolished and a sunken courtyard
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