Location: 163 Bree Street, Cape Town Status: Completed 2019 A historical building dating back to 1778, a time when Bree street housed craftsmen such as builders, coppersmiths and shoemakers, the dilapidated 163 Bree street building was renovated in the 1990’s by Cape Town architecture firm Van der Merwe and Miszewski Architects. It served as their …
Location: Kenilworth, Cape TownStatus: Completed 2018Press: House and Leisure Feature 2019 Open City recently completed the restoration of no 5 Rowan Lane, an iconic house designed by Adele Naude Santos and Antonio de Souza Santos. The house was completed in 1972 and is regarded as one of the best examples of the modern movement in …
Location: Langebaan, Western Cape, South Africa Status: Unbuilt This design proposal seeks to breathe new life into the existing Marra Square retail centre in Langebaan. The architecture enhances the prominence of existing historical gables by receding new buildings and creating quiet, rhythmic facades. In principle the design activates the street edges through the introduction of …
Location: Lanbebaan South Africa Status: Unbuilt Langebaan’s urban development has an incredibly fragmented past. This project aims to integrate transport with commercial and social amenities to bring a pedestrian vibrancy back to the town centre. The transport hub primarily addresses the need for a formal taxi rank for the short and long distance taxis serving …
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