Architect and Builder Q2 Jun 2026 | Page 40

Architecture Between Past and Present What makes Dolce Vita compelling is not simply its scale or luxury positioning, but the way it embraces contradiction. From one angle, the development reads as a disciplined urban apartment block defined by strong horizontal lines and layered balconies. From another, it transforms into something softer and more sculptural, shaped by curves, terraces and a near-theatrical relationship with the ocean beyond. This duality reflects the project’ s mixed identity: private residences on one side and a five-star boutique hotel, The Cole, on the other.
Delivering this architectural complexity required considerable construction expertise. R + N Master Builders is one of Cape Town’ s longest-established construction firms, with roots dating back to 1948. The company has built a strong relationship with the Berman Brothers Group over the years and has established a reputation in the Western
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