Architect and Builder Feb/Mar 2018 | Page 16

PROJECTVIEW
EIGHTONN , SEA POINT
Urban property developers , Blok , have launched their latest development , EIGHTONN . The five storey building , situated on Norfolk Road in Sea Point , will house 18 spacious apartments , designed with the motif of duality and modernity in mind . The residences will comprise one , two and three-bedroom homes . Also included are three and four bedroom penthouses . According to Blok Managing Director , Jacques van Embden : “ By challenging convention and questioning every design norm , we continue to design space with duality and innovation . The continued delivery of well thought-out and articulated internal spaces are complemented through a focus on diversified urban opportunities . The theme of duality has been unpacked both on the interior and exterior of the building , with WAUW , the architectural firm responsible for bringing the building to life , seeking to replicate the way in which nature creates balance and repeats itself in its own design , with each repetition creating something unique that adds to its purpose . The fractals seen in nature - with the same pattern of elements in different sizes , arrangements and angles creating very different parts - served to guide the building ’ s design , with the inside being designed to look and feel different from how it is experienced outside . Like a leaf , the building spreads out from a central stem , with the apartments and their balconies flowing out around it . Occupation is scheduled for summer 2019 / 2020 .
1 ON ALBERT APARTMENTS , WOODSTOCK , CAPE TOWN
The Woodstock precinct teems with galleries , studios , restaurants and craft markets , and has established itself as an important art and culture hub in Cape Town . Together with a rich history of industrial and residential use , it is an incredible example of a truly mixed use precinct in Cape Town . The precinct has become very desirable for young professionals and students looking for an affordable place to stay which is still in close proximity to the city centre .
Whilst being a contemporary building , the design still responds to the historic building fabric within its immediate context . The buildings podium attempts to both match the existing height of the abutting building , as well as adhere to the rhythm of the existing fenestration . The material choice of the podium seeks to add vibrancy at street level through the incorporation of a colourful glass tile pattern . As a precinct , more recently known for its urban sub-cultures and street art , this allows the building to sit well within the precinct , yet create its own particular sense of identity and place in Albert Road .
The project also seeks to contribute to the Albert Road streetscape by creating a colonnade which protects pedestrians from the possible harsh wind and rain conditions that are often prevalent in Woodstock . As this portion of Woodstock begins to become more commercial in its nature ( as opposed to the historically industrial nature ), prioritising the pedestrian experience of this area becomes increasingly important .
Through the 1 on Albert project the aim is to create a building which begins to address the need for densification within the city . It provides micro-apartments , ranging from 21m 2 to 40m 2 , which are both exciting and still accessible to an entry level market .
Client : Power Development ; AJ Property Holdings Architect : Louis Karol Project Manager & QS : Africost Durban Structural Engineer : DVP INC Consulting Engineers Wet Services Engineer : Simzia Consultoria Electrical Engineer : Khanyisa Africa Traffic : Kantey & Templer Environmental Consultant : Greenplan Consultants Fire Consultant : Ruben S Moodley & Associates Health and Safety : Vuka Safety Consultants Interior Design : Delta Design
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