PAARDEVLEI APARTMENTS

Designed by DHK architects for BALWIN PROPERTIES, the Somerset West located apartments are built at an angle so that they produce a contemporary wave-like effect. The robust monochromatic colour scheme is typical of the firms design ethos. Visit TOP-ARCHITECTS for a larger selection of Cape Town architects designing according to suitainable practices.

KPMG BUILDING

Designed by MWLF architects and developed by FWJK Construction the development which started in 2015 cost over R550m, the shimmering facade is lined with elegant diagonals in a spaghetti-like fashion that that make this one of the most noteworthy buildings in Cape Town. Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for designs by this architect in the Modern Cape Dutch style.

SABLE PARK

The cubes of building volume are offset against each other in a rubiks-cube like fashion. While differences in texture add interesting to this sophisticated design. True to DHK design style, vertical elements play a strong role in the aesthetic. Go to CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for the best architecture sightseeing attracions in Cape town.

AQUARIUS - BAM

This elegant apartment building has multiply layers to it, and the balconies are used as an element to create that layered effect while serving the purpose of helping residents to enjoy the matchless views of Blouberg Strand and Table Mountain. ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for designs in the Cape Vernacular style by this architect.

CRYSTAL TOWERS - VIVID

Using strong square and rectangular motifs, these volumes have contrasting thick surrounds of alumnium cladding on the reinforced concrete base structure. This award winning design put both Century City and the architects VIVID on the map! Visit GLITZYMAGAZINE for more glitzy buildings such as this one.

THE PORTICO

The building bears some resemblance to the Aquarius apartments a little down the coast. Designed by Dennis Fabian and Berman, this block is an asset to the coastline. Go to ARCHITECTCAPETOWN to read up more on architecture styles in South Africa.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE

Arguably the most iconic building in Century City, Knightsbridge apartments has a strong bridge element composed of penthouse suites. It was one of the first buildings to be produced by the winning combination of Rabie Property Developers and Vivid Architects.

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PICASSO 4

The home on the slopes of the Helderberg mountain in Somerset West, leaves one with an almost space-age impression, and is truly a huge accomplishment for modern architecture in the region. Visit ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH for more on the historical Cape Dutch style.

SANCTUARY SHOPPING CENTER

Designed by SVA architects for Abacus Property Developers, the Shopping Centre contains offices on the higher floors, and covered parking in the basement. (View CAPEGLOSSY for more architecture like this). A feat of engineering on a natural wetland the building was opened in 2016. The back-up power supply supplied by a solar field over the parking area makes this a sought after retail and office space. Go to ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for another luxury architect in Cape Town and winelands designing in this style.

TOKARA WINERY

The swathes of seamless glass reflect the beauty of the surrounding vineyards. Indigenous landscaping is well-suited to the design by Van Biljon Visser architects. (View CAPEGLOSSY for more architecture like this).

TRIDENT PARK

Located in Somerset West, the building design makes use of repeating elements that interact in a wavelike composition. Designed by leading Stellenbosch architects, TV3 architects and Town Planners. Visit GLOSSY-MAGAZINE for more architecture on this level.

CAPITEC HEADQUARTERS

Designed by DHK the building was complete in 2020. The sweeping clean and curved lines create a space-age aesthetic while providing the necessary shading is provided by a continuous band of aluminum louvres. Main Contractor: WBHO Project Manager: . Go to CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for more modern architects in Cape Town and winelands designing in this style.