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27 October 2021

Development on New Tall Building in Cape Town, The Rockefeller

Cape Town has received a new, tall building addition to its city. The Rockefeller plans to open for occupancy in December. The project is in...

15 September 2021

Cape Town Biophilic Residential Project Provides Lush Living

In the heart of Cape Town on Upper Bree Street, a 24-story biophilic residential building has launched.  Developed by Lurra Capital AG, The Fynbos was...

04 August 2021

Cape Town Office Building Converts Some Floors to Residential

In Cape Town, a well-known office building is being retrofitted to a mixed use, with half of the building becoming residences. The British Petroleum Centre,...

04 February 2021

A Look at Cape Town’s Newly Completed Skyscraper

Construction recently completed on the 35 Lower Long building, an 86-meter glass-clad office tower, built in Cape Town’s city center. The building, developed by Abland...

27 March 2020

Proposed Residential High-Rise in Cape Town Approved by Court

The developer of the controversial 18-story building in the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town is pleased with the outcome of a Supreme Court of Appeal...

11 February 2020

Mixed-Use Complex in Cape Town Prepares to Start Construction

Construction is due to begin soon on Harbour Arch, a new mixed-use complex planned for Cape Town. The city’s municipal planning tribunal approved the development...

18 June 2019

Construction of Tallest Building in Cape Town, South Africa to Commence

South Africa is set to commence construction of soon to be the tallest skyscraper in Cape Town once it receives approval from the Reserve Bank....

04 June 2019

Tensions Mount Over Cape Town High-Rise with Inclusionary Housing

The Sea Point, Fresnaye and Bantry Bay Ratepayers’ Association is objecting to the Fulcrum development, after it was approved by the Municipal Planning Tribunal in...

24 April 2019

Cape Town High-Rise to Host Affordable Housing

Cape Town’s Municipal Planning Tribunal has approved a proposal for the Fulcrum skyscraper in Sea Point to include affordable housing. The tribunal on April 7...

18 March 2019

Cape Town’s Rubik-Shaped Skyscraper to Rise by 2021

In June 2021, The Rubik will open its doors to the public. The building has been designed by architect firm dhk, and features a stacked,...