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off this vibrant internal street, with the parking housed in 2 full parking levels above the double volume retail space, with 2 half levels of parking between. The commercial sector of the new development will be treated as an extension of the Woodstock Exchange, renowned as one of the most interesting work and lifestyle spaces in Cape Town. The Trade Exchange In addition to the private apartments there is also a hotel situated on the 4th floor. Known as The Stock Exchange and operated by Newmark Hotels, the hotel includes 33 apartment-style rooms, namely Studios, Studio Deluxe units and Two-Bedroom Apartments. Wex1 Uniquely, the rooms have been split into three distinct themes (Urban Jungle, Urban Art and Urban Pattern), conceptualised by award-winning designer, Tracy Lee Lynch and her team. The greater interior design principle places much emphasis on the celebration of local talent and the formation of a genuine connection with the neighbourhood. As such, furniture and décor items in the Stock Exchange’s rooms will be pinpointed on a “design map” of Woodstock, enabling guests to purchase similar goods and support the region’s artisans. Residential The private apartments are accessed from a further secure lobby in the heart of the internal street. 61