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This Page: Script, the hotel’ s cocktail bar
1980s Miami. Public areas such as Script, the hotel’ s cocktail bar, and Figo, its rooftop restaurant, reinforce this atmosphere of understated sophistication. Rather than functioning purely as hotel amenities, these spaces contribute to Sea Point’ s broader social landscape, drawing both visitors and locals into the building.
The rooftop experience at The Cole is particularly emblematic of the current direction of Cape Town hospitality design. Increasingly, luxury developments are prioritising experiential spaces such as restaurants, wellness areas, spas, pools and social terraces as central architectural features rather than afterthoughts. At The Cole, these elements are integrated into the overall spatial identity of the building, framing panoramic Atlantic views while maintaining a sense of intimacy unusual for dense urban developments.
Arlecchino Restaurant Located at street level, Arlecchino’ s extends the development’ s hospitality offering through interiors inspired by the glamour of 1970s Italian dining culture. Developed by the Tashas Group,
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