ARCHITECTURE TOURISM - ARCHITECTS ATTRACTIONS IN CAPE TOWN
CONTEMPORARY AND HERITAGE SIGHTSEEING SPOTS
View greatest contemporary and historical buildings in Cape Town. Itinerary for architects and tourists alike for the city centre as well as towns within one hours drive. Shown here: Crystal Tower Hotel, Century City.
1. BOSCHENDAL
HERITAGE FARMHOUSE
A wonderfully preserved example of the Cape Dutch architecture, the gables are of the baroque era with double-curved sides. The flat-arched windows with shutters add character. One of the few Cape Dutch homes where the interior has been preserved - rightly designated a National Heritage site.View the page on Cape Dutch Style Gabled Architecture for more on this unique style endemic to the Cape.
2.CRYSTAL TOWERS HOTEL
CENTURY CITY
This hotel, is iconic in its striking design of two super-size white rectangles placed next to one another with a floating swimming pool between the two. It was designed by Vidid architects and is one of the first great modern buildings to be designed for Century City. See a list of top architects in Cape Town at this link on the website.
2. THE MARINA APARTMENTS
Located at the V & A Waterfront, the Marina apartments were designed by Revel Fox and Partners one of the most reputable firms in the Cape. The shed-like structures are a reference to the of the penthouses shipping quay imagery of the surrounding harbour.
See here for Somerset West architects list of practitioners in the area.
3. PWC BUILDING
Also at the waterfront, PWC building was designed by Quantity Surveyors MCC. The undulating facade of performance glass and face-brick, is a key design feature.
You might be interested in these buildings in Cape Twon CBD and surrounds as well as further afield.
4. THE COMPANY GARDENS
This is the historical centre-point of the city - originally the vegetable garden of the first settlers, and is surrounded by many buildings government buildings, museums as well as the planetarium.
5. CITY HALL
Built from oolitic limestone imported from Bath in England, in 1905, it is Edwardian in style and can be seen along with your visit to the Cape Town Castle. Located on the Grand Parade near the Company Gardens.
Visit for modern cape vernacular homes and other farmhouses in the countryside.
6. GLACIER BUILDING -TYGERVALLEY
Designed by well-known BAM architects, the skin of the building uses a lot of glass. The indentations on the first and top floors give shape to the building.
7. MOUILLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
The Mouille Point lighthouse is a working lighthouse that was built in 1824. This red and white building creates a picture perfect moment.
See this page on a Cape Town architect designing homes for estates and other holiday homes in the Western Cape.
8. WATERWAY HOUSE
Designed by DHK architects, waterway house is a sopthisticated commercial building located on Dock road... the main road going into the V & A Waterfront. It consists of three buildings connected by bridges, which frame views of Lion's Head.
9. THE CLOCK-TOWER
Designed by Vivid Architects, the clock tower shopping center has bold curved facades of steel and concrete. One of the key buildings creating the architectural backbone of the Waterfront Precinct.
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10. THE SANCTUARY SOMERSET WEST
This L-shaped design is set on stilts overlooking a natural wetland. The shimmering facade reflects the western sunlight creating a memorable impression and worth a visit.
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