Estate Living Magazine New Beginnings - Issue 37 January 2019 | Page 24

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The SaxOny
NEW R2 BILLION JEWEL TO RESHAPE SANDTON SKYLINE
Jozi’s northern suburbs’ skyline is soon to be transformed by
a gleaming, jewel-like architectural masterpiece that will tower
over Sandton’s CBD from just south of its perimeter. The Saxony,
located on Rivonia Road across from St David’s Marist Inanda, is
set to redefine luxury living in Johannesburg’s richest square mile.
The Saxony, spanning 27 storeys, offers
397 two-, three- and four-bedroom
apartments and penthouses, at a
starting price of R3.2 million. Luxury is
top of mind in every unit, with imported
Italian Berloni kitchens, bedroom
cupboards and vanities, as well as
advanced smart home technology and
superior security features incorporated
throughout the development. All the
units exude penthouse grandeur, with
floor-to-ceiling glazing that invites the
city views in.
The architecture of the building itself
departs from customary boxed-shaped
skyscrapers, and introduces a dynamic,
triangular form, with the facade being
clad in glass with brass-coloured
metallic screens. ‘Our goal was to
introduce international, cutting-edge
architecture with a touch of African
flair,’ says Nathan Iyer, award-winning
visionary and director of IYER Urban
Design. ‘The Saxony is split in three
configurations connected by glass
wedges to create a triangular shape,
maximising the views from all sides.’
Facilities available to residents include
state-of-the-art smart open-plan office
spaces and boardrooms across four
levels, an urban rooftop bar with a cigar and
whiskey lounge, a vibrant coffee shop and
deli for residents, businesses and visitors,
internal landscaped green recreational areas,
and a wellness centre with a fully equipped
gym, heated pool, sauna and steam rooms
perched on the 15th floor with views across
the highveld.
‘The Saxony will feel like a luxury hotel, with
every convenience catered for, be it car
valets, laundry services, restaurant bookings,
room service or shuttle services,’ says Iyer.
From The Saxony, you’ll be able to see
the twinkling lights of Sandton CBD, with
easy access to places like the Gourmet
Chef’s Market, Blubird Whole Food Market,
Wanderers Sports Club, Sandton City,
Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton’s
Gautrain station.