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NAME: Heritage Square
LOCATION: Durban Point
STATUS: U/C
FLOORS: 5
HEIGHT: ?
USE: Mixed Use (Hotel, Retail and Residential)

102 Apartments.
Rental Pool to be managed by Three Cities Hotels


HERIAGE SQUARE DEVELOPMENT...is a unique development in a unique area. It brings old and new together giving the advantages of upmarket interiors and the class and ambience of yesteryear.

Durban has a rich and colourful history and preserving it's flavour and character is part of what gives a city it's soul and greatness. Combining the best of old and new maximizes the advantages of both.

Relax on your balcony and watch the ships sail in to the largest working harbour in Africa and the new world-class cruise ship terminal nearby.

A safe and secure environment is created, where you drive in through security gates and park right outside the door to your apartment.

Walk to Ushaka marine world or stroll along the scenic palm-lined canals.

Browse through art galleries and maybe stop for coffee or a sumptuous meal at anyone of the top class restaurants nearby.

Enjoy a lifestyle second to none."



Heritage Square is situated at the entrance to Durban harbour with unimpeded views across the bay.

The site is on the corner of Point Road and Browns Road, the main access to the Point Waterfront, and occupies a block 106 m x 48 m (the approximate size of a rugby field).

The block of seven utilitarian Victorian warehouses, constructed from 1895 to 1901 includes three “A” category listed warehouses, (52/54, 56/58 and 60 Point Road) and three buildings (36, 42/44 Point Road) surveyed for their architectural merit but not listed.

The only building not noted for its architectural merit has been altered previously to have a contemporary facade; this will be remodeled.

Dominant features on both the Point Road elevation and the Albert Road elevation will be the retention of and restoration of two towers.

The ground floor of the development will be retained as retail but the central interior area will be converted to a secure parking area.

The canal which links back to the Point canal system will terminate in the food court with a double volume connecting the area to the level above.

A separate vehicular entrance from the unnamed lane provides a ramped access to the upper levels, which will be used for residential accommodation.
The first floor will consist of 24 simplex units each with their own parking at their front doors. As this level has been converted from the warehouses to units, some of units will have balconies and decks while others will have the base of towers.

The second and third floors will be 17 completely new duplex units set back from the historic facades allowing the units all to have generous decks.

In contrast to the rich modulation of the Victorian facades, the duplexes will be constructed of steel frames and glass, the roofs emulating the sails of passing yachts.

RETAIL

Part of the retail area will be large open spaces, characterised by the original oregon posts and beams.

This area will be unique in that it is hoped that the canal from the Point canal system will terminate in this space.

Being perfectly suitable for restaurants with high ceilings and double volumes, this space can also open out to the pavements on Point Road, The Boulevard (linking through to the Point Development area) and Albert Road.

The remaining retail areas although housed in historic buildings, can be modified to suit retailers' requirements.

RESIDENTIAL

First floor living at Heritage Square will offer owners contemporary interiors housed in historic buildings.

Many units will have balconies, some even cast iron verandas while the units on Point Road will have views across to the bay.

The roof level is being reconstructed to allow the construction of duplex units with the facades in steel and glass, constrasting with the rich modulation and detailing of the historic buildings.

The duplexes will be set back five metres from the historic facades to form decks with views towards the bay and the Bluff.

All owners will be able to park at their front doors (two parking bays per unit).

PROFESSIONAL TEAM

Trish Emmett: Emmett : Emmett Achitects
Alistair Avern-Taplin: Arup Engineers
Tony Scott: Scott and Schou Quantity Surveyors
Van Onselen O’Connell: Legal Consultants

This dev has to rank as one of my favs, due to the fact that it combines many different buildings to form one. The facades are great and i like the fact that a small canal will run from timeball square into the middle of the food court of Heritage square

These older buildings are just beautiful

I wouldn't say this development is one of my favourites, but it's nice nevertheless. It's nice to see the different facades merged into one, and also that it's right on the street, which is really important because it integrates the many developments into one city.

DB...you said u involved with this one...tell me a bit more about what is going on with it

To honest I dont know much myself, havent heard from emmet & emmet in ages!

Hey guys, Any one got any new news of this development, I really do think its quite unique.

Im going to be going down to durbs at the end of this month so ill try get some pictures

Its well underway and will be a fantastic development! internal courtyards and waterways.

It is now to be run almost entirely as a 5 star hotel by the three cities group, with loads of groundfloor retail which opens onto both the street and internal courtyard.

Sounds really good! what kind of retail can one expect?

Sounds really cool Dysan1 Thank you, Would be awsome if the canal ran trhough it. Does it have a website, havent been able to find one?

Its already started? how come no one told me? did I just get fired from a job & no one told me about it :?

^^ well you should be telling us that DB! I drove past and saw work, i phoned HLI and they said its underway as they are starting bookings shortly too

It is the developers intention to start construction of Heritage Square within the next three months aiming for completion third quarter on 2009.

The canal will only run as far as Albert Terrace through a mixed use development ,hotel annex, residential and commercial units with lots of open ground level area relating to boat moorings. creating a unique enviroment around Browns Road and Albert Terrace

Good to hear Norm, my firm was intially involved in thise porject, but that was wayy back in 2004, never heard about it again. It will be good if you can get us some new render's of the place as well.

Also not sure if you've done this already, introduce your self in the "introduce your self thread" tell us what you do etc...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=199868&page=22

good to hear. not much has happened since they demolished the insides and wrenched the facades up.

@ Norman F. I take it that you are involved in this project?
What exactly do you mean the canal will run up to Albert Terrace? Please indicate where exaclty that is. When do you foresee the start of construction of the Canal?

One last thing, on the updated website, it states that construction will start in April, has there been delays now?

Looking forward to your response

Norman F. I am not sure if you are involved in marketing this property but I would be very careful. HLI (Hotel Leisure Investments) were responsible for furnishing the Quays apartments - approximately 20 of them. An investigation by the owners of the apartments who joined the rental pool revealed that furnishings were totally substandard and owners were overcharged by R 60000 - R 100000.
Three Cities are running the rental pool. The rental pool that has been running for 18 months has made a loss for 80-90% of the months.

Anybody is welcome to verify this with any of the owners of the apartments.

There are various rental pool schemes that are running across the country.
The three cities one is this -
Owners payout is after revenue less expenses. Three Cities assume no risk as they are not responsible for expenses

Other rental pool schemes like Oscar Pearce in Cape Town, Fairmont Zimbali etc. run like this
Owners payout is straight 25% of gross revenue. The hotel management co. i.e Fairmont r responsible for expenses and assumes all risk to expenses.

Thus Three Cities can sit on their butts while owners assume all the risk and losses whilst other groups like the fairmont have to work their butts off and owners are totally protected from making losses.

Three Cities, Oscar Pearce and Fairmont will gladly confirm any of the above info.

Finally managed to open this page!

Here's an update of the Heritage Square Hotel / mixed use development in the Point Waterfront. Am thrilled this is finally going ahead.

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Not sure if this development is still called Heritage Square, or if it is going ahead it’s in its original form. However, the good news is that this work on this site is now moving full pace ahead! In fact, judging by the pace they’re moving at, I see this being complete by June 2010. Will be a wonderful addition to the area.

Here’s an update:

Crane lifting and placing the roof beams in place…

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Inside the building, the foundation for the 1st floor, and part of the 1st floor, is already up

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I like that the original façade / shell is being retained.

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I like the mixture of the old & new. It'll give it a feeling of a more common town street. Not just steel & glass all over . . .

wonder if Emmet & Emmet are still on this one?

I chatted to some construction supervisors and this development has been relaunched as an 81 room 5 star hotel called Docklands. The operators are Life Hotel, who currently manage the fabulous 5 star Quarters Hotel on Florida Rd. The progress on this site is just mind-boggling. In just a few hours, walls go up, are cemented, and roof sheeting is installed. Literally. Target completion date is March / April 2010 and I have little doubt it will be met. The hotel will feature a high end restaurant and bar, in a paved courtyard.

There is also a residential component, but work on that is only scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2010.

Thanks RomanSA! Been away from the forums lately and this is such a nice thing to welcome me back!!:):)

Looking really good and so is the whole Point! I am in Durban first week of Dec and cant wait to go have a look see at the Point. Cant get to Durbs fast enough!

Welcome back, Luf! Developments at the Point are slowly picking up pace. You'll see definite changes, but not dramatic ones.

PS - stay away from beachfront when you're here. It looks disasterous now. Seriously. But come back in March / Apil when everything is done and then you'll be wowed.

yeh lots of complaints coming in already about the construction at the beach, yes City could have done it earlier and ensured it would have been ready by Dec, but bottom line it needed to be done and Im sure we'll see the fruits of it come April next year. Also beach should be accessible to the public besides certain parts of the promenade.

Welcome back, Luf! Developments at the Point are slowly picking up pace. You'll see definite changes, but not dramatic ones.

PS - stay away from beachfront when you're here. It looks disasterous now. Seriously. But come back in March / Apil when everything is done and then you'll be wowed.

hehe, cant wait to get down to the Beachfront to get a first hand perspective of what is actually happening there.

Just don't fall into one of those massive craters or ditches (they're everywhere. Seriously). We'll miss you on the boards.

Here are some pic updates. As you will see, the progress is simply amazing.

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This section is set to be part of the apartment component of the development, work on which will only start mid next year.


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Thanks for the pics Jerome, cant believe these numbskulls didnt inform us that we not on the proffesional team anymore. I still got Telkom phoning us as the main consultants. I'll tell them to scrap it from their lists, lol.

Updates from last week...

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Overlooking the Stevedores

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Thanks Jerome, it has progressed a lot from the last updates. Any other new project around the point?

Yes, this development is moving at lightning speed.

I've just posted a small update on the Point Waterfront page concerning other projects.

thanks for the update Jerome! place is looking great!

this one is looking great. And its a 5 star hotel! The area has quite a few hotels popping up now at the point...

Docklands - 5 star
Life Chic Waterfront - 4 Star
Quaters Waterfront - 4 star
Extreme Hotel Waterfront - 3 star

City Lodge are in the final stages of planning two hotels for here, a city lodge and a courtyard suite

Mike, is it possible to rename this thread "Docklands Hotel" since Heritage Square is no longer the name? Thanks.

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reception...

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nice tower they adding

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This hotel is being developed at breakneck speed. I also like the new little tower in the front.

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Durban Point Waterfront, at the entrance to the biggest port in Africa, will soon welcome two new world-class hotels to its mixed-use development.

The new additions will be primed to host local and foreign guests during the World Cup and beyond, says Alan Vels, managing director of Signature Life Hotels.

“Construction of the Docklands Hotel and the Anchorage Hotel began simultaneously last year, and the Docklands Hotel will open in May. The new additions will help transform a previously dilapidated Durban precinct into a multi-billion rand investment gem,” says Vels.

“It was a natural progression to have hospitality developments in this re-generation precinct, as a number of nearby attractions and the beaches lend themselves to drawing leisure and business tourists.

“The entire node has been developed to include a mix of business and residential complexes in the area. Also, with some inner city hotels downsizing and downgrading, there was a need for new business hotels on the Durban beachfront area.”

A major drawcard of the Durban Point Waterfront is its proximity to places of interest and its prime location, says Logi Naidoo, acting chairman of the Durban Point Development Company and deputy mayor of Ethekwini Municipality.

“Durban Point Waterfront is adjacent to the R735 million U’Shaka Marine Theme Park, which is a major tourist attraction. It has easy access to the beachfront and is within a 10km radius of the Moses Mabhida stadium,” says Naidoo.

The R110 million four-star Docklands Hotel will have 81 rooms, a restaurant and four conference rooms, seating a total of 400 people.

The R60 million Anchorage Hotel is part of the Life Hotels brand and has 63 rooms, a restaurant and a conference room, which also seats 400 people. This hotel is due to open later this year.

“The Durban Point Waterfront is one of South Africa’s most significant and exciting property development and investment projects, and the addition of these world-class hotels is evidence of this,” says Colin Sher, sales and marketing manager of Durban Point Development Company and managing director of the Broll Property Group KwaZulu-Natal.

More than R1.8 billion has already been spent on development at Durban Point Waterfront, and the final investment figure is estimated to be about R6 billion. The development will include a 44 000 m2 entertainment and lifestyle shopping centre, and different elements in phase one are in various stages of completion, planning and construction.

Call Colin Sher on 031 337 3460.

Here is the tower in question, taken from the Ark site.

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Jerome how things coming along here?

This development is coming along very nicely. Just about 6 weeks to opening and everything seems to be on tract. The external facade is going to look gorgeous on the restored sections. They have stripped off the horrible cement covering the red bricks and exposed the original facade. They are in the process of restoring this section now, which lies directly below the new tower they've built. This will undoubtedly become the face of the hotel in pics and advertisements. Will post pics when they are done. This aside, it seems the constructors are busy on internal stuff now.

This hotel is now complete and it is looking stunning! I will take some pics in near future and post here. In short, the facade has been stunningly restored and wrought iron work now highlights the building. The link below contains some pics of the hotel's internal. Looks classy and stunning. Can't wait to try out the new restaurant. Sounds intriguing.

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Signature Life launches’ Docklands Hotel
05. May, 2010

At Durban’s Point Waterfront development, our new Docklands Hotel offers a contemporary and chic setting for the new urban traveller. With stunning views over the Indian Ocean and harbour all 83 rooms are impeccably designed, with every aspect of room amenities and décor having been carefully considered to reflect the urban redevelopment of the area, whilst embracing trendy, modern tastes. A breath of fresh air in terms of hotel design, full of energy, this hotel is destined to become a meeting place for the young at heart, trendy, business and leisure visitor.

The bedrooms, are designed for the business traveller with all the required technology on site, whilst bathrooms combine spacious showers with large shower heads, the rooms are well lit , offer thirteen television channels, superior beds and adaptable spaces for working and leisure.

A stunning courtyard is serviced by the hotel’s restaurant “WODKA”offering an interactive fusion menu, with light meals served throughout the day. The restaurant will be launched in May 2010 by a Signature award winning Chef.”

Three large Conference venues will be able to host groups from 10 to 25 through to large conferences and banquets able to seat up to 350 delegates and guests. Secure parking is available for all visitors with a large central courtyard available for breakaway sessions.

The beach is minutes away, where every imaginable water and beach sport is accessible. Restaurants abound, at uShaka Marine World .A recent addition to the beachfront offering is the city bus services offering a much reduced fare on modern buses from Suncoast casino to uShaka Marine World every twenty minutes which allows all our guests to experience the entire Durban beachfront often as they wish.


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flip that was quick for an interior fit out! looking forward to seeing this one. The restaurant seems interesting.

took a drive by and it does look impressive!! Wodka...kewl....

Visited the hotel and dined at the restaurant on Fri evening. Hotel was fully booked and the interiors are amazing. Have pics and will post later...

Visited the hotel and dined at the restaurant on Fri evening. Hotel was fully booked and the interiors are amazing. Have pics and will post later...

Please do mate. So glad they are fully book. (Got to admit, I did have my doubts from time to time).

RomanSA, where do the guests park? On the road?

Guests currently have dedicated parking within the complex. These lead directly to the hotel and courtyard.

Now, as promised some pics of the courtyard and restaurant. It was buzzing last Friday, which was great. I think this venue is a fantastic addition to the Point Waterfront.

Open courtyard with fountain. A glass lift has views over the courtyard

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Love the exposed red bricks and lighting in the courtyard.

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Covered verandha, overlooking courtyard

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From courtyard, looking into restaurant, which fronts onto Mahatma Gandhi and Browns Roads

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Inside the restaurant. Love the open-plan design

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Courtyard

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Restaurant. I love the look of this place

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View of restaurant through the doors on Mahatma Gandhi Rd

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Nice funky signage for the rooms

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Reception area

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Awesome looking place, and I think I will need to be invading that restuarant soon :)

The place looks great! Thanks for the pics

Wow! Thanks RomanSA!!!

great pics jerome...love the use of graffiti in the design

images from the hotels website...impressive and very different for Durban!!!

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love the shed theme for the conference room. Looks good!

This one is a stunner.

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