TOP ARCHITECTURE ATTRACTIONS IN CAPE TOWN
THE CRYSTAL TOWERS A MODERN BUILDING
Designed by Vivid architects... this group of clear forms has become an iconic emblem of Century City and greater Cape Town. The luxurious Marriot hotel was built in 2009. The sparkling cantilevered swimming pool, has a frameless glass wall side to it, which is a most impressive an attractive feature.
MEERLUST - A TRADITIONAL CAPE DUTCH HOME
In startling contrast to the cutting-edge contemporary designs in the city, are the traditional gems located in the countryside. Known around the world for its unique Cape Dutch Style, this architecture formed in special conditions when sailors started to explore the world. This rest stop at the tip of Africa saw cultures collide, resulting in this practical and charming style of architecture.ABLAND BUILDING
Boogertman and Partners is the architectural firm who designed this iconic and distinctive building in the heart of the CBD for property development company Abland.
CAPE GRACE HOTEL
This higly photogenic building is situated in the heart of the Vicoria and Alfred Waterfront complex and reflects in the waters of the working harbour while Table Mountain is keenly visible behind it.
SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL ART GALLERY
Stylisticall the buildling might be regarded as Georgian. It is home to a beautiful art collection and is located centrall in the Company Gardens.
THE COMPANY GARDENS
This beautiful park serves the same function as Central Park in New York. The shaded walkways are surrounding by buildings of historical significance. Well worth stopping here on your next trip to Cape Town.
THE CITY HALL
Located central next to the equally touristic Grande Parade, the City Hall is a well known historical building in the heart of the city bowl that is built entirely of genuine stone imported from Bath in the UK.
CAPE TOWN CONVENTION CENTER
Designed by Revel Fox with a restrained and sophistaced send of the what modern architecture should be... a timeless quality building was created that is as impressive inside as it is on the exterior.
MOUILLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Originally designed to warn ships of the rocks at Mouille Point, the lighthouse still functions using a municipal power source. The bold red and white diagonal paintwork makes this an architectural statement.
PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS
This lovely red brick with white trim building is considered to be in the Neoclassical Victorian style. It is one of the key historical buildings to see in the city and is located adjacent to the Company Gardens.
WATERWAY HOUSE
This well designed modern building was designed by one of Cape Towns leading large arhitectural firms - DHK. The shimmering vertical design of the glass screen walls is very unique and very beautiful. The building graces doch road, the main road leading into the V & A waterfront.
THE SANCTUARY SOMERSET WEST
This L-shaped building shimmers in the Sunset light. It has its own solar panel field over the parking lot making it fully charged during load shedding, and a truly green building. It was designed by SVA architects.
THE PORTICO - BY DENNIS FABIAM BERMAN ARCHITECTS
Thi-is equisite luxury apartment building has a dynamic structure that keeps your eye moving, while being very practical and well suited to the views.
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CAPE DUTCH HOUSES
With only 500 remaining...the Cape Dutch manor homes are a unique testament to the ingenuity of the settlers to the Cape. The gable, tatch roof and sliding sash windows are some of the key elements of the style.
