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HASIE KWASSIE SCHOOL , KEMPTON PARK
Laerskool Van Riebeeckpark Primary , situated in Van Riebeeck Park , Kempton Park , has established itself as a centre of academic excellence , at the sharp end of league statistics and offering students a comprehensive learning experience , not just in subjects and curriculum learning , but also in sports and
supporting activities .
‘ Riebies ’ is celebrating its 36th birthday this year and has been a parallel-medium school for the past 26 years , serving a unique community . It is the compass for every Riebie to change the world , as former President Mandela said : “ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world ”. This is evident in the new preschool building project undertaken by the school and designed by Johan Marais Architecture . The design typology is a result of various constrains acting on the project and how the architecture acts to overcome these obstacles , essentially becoming a living creation that allows its participants to become active participants . Through the playful use of form , colour and textures It creates and acts as the catalyst for change in a creative environment for young scholars to become the future professionals that will lead us into the next generation .
CAPE TOWN STATION FORECOURT REDEVELOPMENT
Eris will develop a R1,5 billion development consisting of a retail centre and a student accommodation facility at Cape Town Station , situated on the corners of Strand , Adderley and Old Marine Drive .
Eris Property Group has secured the forecourt of the Cape Town Station on a long-term lease from the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa ( PRASA ) and completely reimagined this landmark location into a vibrant new precinct spanning 2.4 hectares . Designed by Boogertman + Partners , the first phase of the development will provide 6,700m 2 of modern retail space , a 3,085-bed purposebuilt student accommodation facility and a new world-class public square .
Henri de Wet , Development Manager at Eris Property Group , explains that there is a dire shortage of purpose-built student accommodation around the Cape Town City Centre , especially quality accommodation which is affordable and NSFAS accredited . “ The City Bowl and immediate surrounds plays host to more than 30,000 students enrolled at various tertiary education institutions , and this site has the unique advantage of not only being close to all of these institutions but also acting as the major public transport interchange in the City Centre for rail , buses and taxis . This development will be the largest single-phase purpose-built student accommodation facility in Africa and will offer students world class accommodation at an affordable price .”
The accommodation , which is located only 1km away from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology ’ s District 6 Campus ( CPUT ), offers self-catering accommodation in the form of 4 , 3 and 1 bedroom apartments . Amenities in the building include Fives football , Action basketball / netball , a gym , cinema , games rooms , study rooms , TV lounges , collaboration lounges , laundry facilities , computer
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