NAME: HarbourBridge
LOCATION: Waterfront
STATUS: Planned
FLOORS: 7
HEIGHT: ???
USE: Mixed Use


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With its Bridge Block straddling the Roggebaai Canal, Harbour Bridge is set to become a key feature of Cape Town’s new Canal Precinct, a commercial and entertainment corridor linking the city with the V&A Waterfront. Here, five-star international hotels, restaurants and shops will play host to residents and visitors alike. In fact, the development of Canal Precinct has generated so much interest that discussions about a Blue Train terminus (on the doorstep of Harbour Bridge) and a dedicated berth for the increasing number of passenger liners are well advanced.

nice that they expanding the waterfront, but i dont like the location one bit. The images are really small (sadly) but if u look carefully they are stacking containers just across the wall from the development...dunno if i'd want to live there

fits in perfectly with the CTICC expansion...i actually quite like tha harbour and the hotel being not too far apart, the area needs attention, combined with the CTICC expansion into/onto the customs house site only great things can happen...i really think that the harbour area has potential if connected to culemborg in future...really love this development...saw a model of it..and its fantastic.

nice that they expanding the waterfront, but i dont like the location one bit. The images are really small (sadly) but if u look carefully they are stacking containers just across the wall from the development...dunno if i'd want to live there
the location is not a 10/10 depending on the noise levels but its a fantastic view across the waterfront and its really in the heart of the city moving towards the foreshore area..

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WOW!!! Sexy!

This is PERFECT... and the fact that CT is expanding its waterfront is a great idea, even incrementally... some day it will be fantastic!

I really like this development... it is really suited to Cape Town, and I personally love it!

-thryve

It is fantastic, if used as a hotel delegates could basically step out of their room onto a boat and float to the CTICC, the expansion or the existing CTICC

could this be the opening up of the harbour area? I like the greenery.

looks nice, always love daring structures, esp buildings hovering over water.

fock ducan dock that bloody far but fantastic more cranes yes please and its nice 2

Received this "high res" image from Faircape.
Date of completion is July 2008, Prices are pretty reasonable based on the reservation list, Looking at a R1.6 million unit of the part hovering about the canal. 3rd floor of this bridge building for R1.9 and 1st floor for 1.7 mil..reasonable...

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the height is disappointing considering its location, however if similar developments pop up around the harbour area then thats great too...

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CANAL PRECINCT

"HARBOUR BRIDGE"

"ON HOLD"

Harbour Bridge is a prestigious new waterfront development overlooking Cape Town's bustling harbour. Adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the Arabella Sheraton Hotel, Harbour Bridge is also no more than a stone's throw from the world-renowned Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

North Elevation

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Bridge Elevation

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South Block
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Mo,

With regard to the Vared website listing the HarbourBridge as being on hold, do you know the status of new developments on the Roggebaai Canal Precinct.

I read awhile back that there was a freeze on new developments in 2005 when the previous ANC city council was in office. If HarbourBridge was held up it wouldn't be the first. Canal Quays, which was announced in 2003, was recently relaunched as a newer look development almost 4 years after the previous plans for it were shelved.

Do you know if the development situation on the Roggebaai Canal Precinct has changed since the change of government in the city.

Not sure about the whole precinct but the last time i spoke to someone regarding this development, they did say that work would only begin towards the end of 2007. I think there is a push at the moment to ensure that the CTICC expansion and all other developments along the canal are sort of integrated, so that improved access to the area becomes a priority by ensuring that all the developments work towards the same goal.

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Harbour Bridge is a prestigious new waterfront development overlooking Cape Town's bustling harbour. Adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the Arabella Sheraton Hotel, Harbour Bridge is also no more than a stone's throw from the world-renowned Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Augmenting its supreme location is a unique ownership model that allows you to choose between being a permanent resident or benefiting from part-time access coupled with a minimum rental return of 6% per year for the first two years - guaranteed.

All of which makes Harbour Bridge one of the most unusual private security developments in the Cape today.

Supporting the Harbour Bridge development is a network of specialist companies, all leaders in their field, who are together ensuring that every single aspect of this prestigious development is handled expertly and professionally.

Faircape
Development & construction
Faircape comprises of a group of Cape Town, South Africa, based companies specifically designed to deal with property development projects from the initial sourcing of potential sites, to the development and management of sites on completion of the project.

Each entity provides high levels of skill through the experience and knowledge of the people making up the business units. Years of accumulated experience amongst the individual members and a passion for developing premium property sites culminated in Faircape having accumulated a portfolio of top quality properties.
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Quantity surveyors
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Investors interested in Harbour Bridge are able to opt for a unique ownership plan, which grants the owner limited access to the apartment coupled with a minimum return of 6%, guaranteed for two years.

Apartments purchased under this scheme will be operated, serviced and marketed by Relais Hotels (http://www.relais.co.za), South Africa’s leading operator of boutique hotels, now owned by JSE-listed Tourvest (http://www.tourvest.co.za).

Should you need any further information on this unique development, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.

Get in touch
Faircape Property Developers
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Black River Park
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Observatory
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T. 021.447.5689
C. 082.460.8609

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Cost: R186 million

any news?

Financial Mail

09 February 2007

PEOPLE

THE FM INTERVIEW

Master of the skyline

Hilary Prendini Toffoli meets Faircape Group founder Mike Vietri

Capetonians are touchy about changes to their cityscape. So naturally they watched with beady eyes as a massive slab of red brick and black metal started going up in the panel-beaters district of the eastern city centre, not far from the notorious pepper pots that have been Devil's Peak eyesores since the 1960s.

But the developer of what is now Wembley Square, the city's hot new residential, leisure and fashion complex, is a Cape Town boykie who happens to share Capetonian concerns. Mike Vietri is the man behind the "Faircape is Building" signs all around the city. The name he chose when he launched the company 22 years ago acknowledges a certain responsibility to the environment.

"I think this building complements the skyline in many ways," he says. "It's the right kind of mass for a location below the mountain, and the industrial feel fits in with the buildings around it."

He regards me with an earnest, quizzical look as if half-expecting me to disagree with him. I'm not about to.

With its flyaway roof awnings adding lightness to the bulk of the external structure, and a huge, airy, glass-roofed restaurant atrium that feels like outside inside, I reckon this complex, designed by David and Simeon Peerutin, is an appropriate contemporary addition to a city that's graced by some wonderful buildings (as well as a few white elephants like Bergamasco's pepper pots and Nervi's Good Hope Arena).

In industrial looks and pioneering location, Wembley Square is the little sister of the other major development in which Vietri is a partner, the Black River Park office complex in Observatory, now in its third phase. Tenants include The Jupiter Drawing Room, Adidas, Brand House and Garth Stroebel's Culinary Academy and restaurant Capers.

"The selective tenant mix is part of Black River Park's success," says Vietri, "along with its low commercial rates, security, accessibility off two freeways and cheap parking.

"I've been in business 26 years and my best lucky break was finding Black River in 1997. It gave us the equity base for other major projects. Adam Marcus, who now has Gateway, was the one who told me You really have to see this property' and took me to see this derelict warehouse with maple floors and orange bricks which no-one was interested in.

"When I walked into what was then the Cape of Good Hope Bank, into the office of the head of loans, Brian Stevens, and said: I need R11,5m to buy this building', he said: It's a deal.' He knew the building backwards. That's the sort of knowledge base these guys had."

At that stage Vietri had a construction company called Faircape Homes. He'd launched it in 1983 as a 27-year-old accountant. His family was in property - mother an estate agent and brother-in-law one of Cape Town's high-profile architect-developers, Arthur Quinton.

"Faircape Homes was the first company to build houses in Khayelitsha - 3 000 of them. It almost sank us. When interest rates shot up, the owners started defaulting on their bond repayments and we couldn't get them out."

In the 1990s, with Cape Town's commercial property in the doldrums, Vietri began accumulating commercial, retail and industrial properties at favourable prices, as the institutions got rid of them.

Then, hitching his star to the revival of the city centre, he was involved in several residential developments. Harbour Bridge in the V&A Waterfront is one of the quirkier projects - apartments on that chunk of real estate that straddles the canal leading to the convention centre. And he's now looking at the edges of the city, areas like Woodstock.

The company has also acquired new sections - development, investment, management services, sales, residential rentals and leasing - and is now the Faircape Group in Black River Park.

Married to his second wife, with five children between them, he is constantly concerned with the challenges that face not only the country but the building industry as a whole, as well as his individual projects.

"Any idiot can make money out of property," he says. "But it's just as easy to lose it all."

Mo,

Interesting article. By the way Faircape built the Cannon Gardens in Sea Point and the Muizenberg redevelopments. Do you by chance know if the "Faircape is Building" sign has gone up on the HarbourBridge site?

The Faircape sign has gone up and so have 2 cranes.
Looking forward to the demolition of the old Customs House builiding once the CTICC work gets going.

the harbourbridge website has disappeared

eeeek Mo!!! Hope that means they're upgrading it and that the project has been abandoned.

eeeek Mo!!! Hope that means they're upgrading it and that the project has been abandoned.

nope, the cranes are on site.

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the roof of that fugly parking structure between the on and off ramps should be greened with landscaping to sofen its overpowering presence

the roof of that fugly parking structure between the on and off ramps should be greened with landscaping to sofen its overpowering presence

Def a good idea. CTICC should consider that, basically an urban park on top of the roof.

But I don't think the Cape Town Partnership or city will commit any funds to that since the roof is not visible on ground level and of course it forms part of the unfinished highway...prob too much effort to green it..who knows

its very visable when you are in the westin. I stayed there last year and it jumps up at you like a massive zit on the forehead, not nice and you cant help looking at it.

Might be a good idea for the city and its residents not cos it looks good from the air, a funky unique urban oasis

its very visable when you are in the westin. I stayed there last year and it jumps up at you like a massive zit on the forehead, not nice and you cant help looking at it.

Might be a good idea for the city and its residents not cos it looks good from the air, a funky unique urban oasis

sounds like a roof party to me ! it would be nice if they did do something with thou but i don't see as such a big eye sore i live greenpoint and i never really notice that much or maybe thats cause i drive past it every single day

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It looks pretty lonely there.

It's getting some company soon, then the CTICC expands across the freeway. Which, thank God, has finally been approved by the Dept. of Customs. Need this to keep up with the Durban ICC. Not too worried about Bloem's new one though:lol:.

its adjacent to canal quays on the one side also under construction and will have the cticc on the other side..

It looks pretty lonely there.


I know how it feels...

Ah shame... some empathy for the Karoo Prime from the forumers!!! :grouphug:

Thank you Annman... I could really do with some cheering up. I have a broken heart!!!

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Renders!

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I'm not a fan of the red bits.

Nice, think the red pick's it up abit.

I'm a bit confused of the location of Canal Quays with regards to harbour bridge (since they're are so close together)? Where will Canal Quays be situated? Behind Harbour Bridge, next to that brown square building?

I'm a bit confused of the location of Canal Quays with regards to harbour bridge (since they're are so close together)? Where will Canal Quays be situated? Behind Harbour Bridge, next to that brown square building?

its being built right next door and is almost at full height. it just looks like one building. see the roggebaai canal precinct thread.

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A bird's eye view of the Mother City
November 17 2008


A six-year dream will be realised this December in the form of hospitality management company Relais Hotels' newest and most innovative hospitality offering in Cape Town - Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites.

Shortly after the environmental impact assessment and urban design guidelines and directives were concluded in 2001, Relais Hotels initiated its plans for the Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites, this venture will soon become known as the most pioneering, modern and inventive of hotels in Cape Town's Roggebaai Tourism Precinct.


Harbour Bridge is situated on the Roggebaai Canal Waterfront in Cape Town's CBD within the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) Precinct and is ideally positioned on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront.

This six-floor state-of-the-art hotel offers no less than a 360-degree view of the best the Mother City has to offer. With a fresh water canal running through the hotel development, complete with "Venetian" water-taxis, Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites links the city to the sea. The paved pedestrian walkway of the Precinct follows a cool and exciting cosmopolitan look and feel, seamlessly connecting the hub of the Convention Centre to the V&A Waterfront.

Offering forty quality rooms and seventeen luxury suites, Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites offers clear lines and high-quality furnishings, along with pure luxury and modern elegance.


A cool and exciting cosmopolitan look and feel A Business Centre offers Internet, faxing, printing and photocopying services. High-speed wireless Internet connection for individual laptops is also available. The hotel's boardroom accommodates up to twenty delegates.

Five-star amenities combined with state-of-the-art meeting facilities will make Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites the hottest property on the business and conference circuit. There is also a roof top pool & sundeck and a bistro café. Ample secure onsite undercover parking is also available.


Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is open for business from December 22, 2008.


Opening Special Rates are priced from R420 per person sharing per night on a room only basis.

Top V&A Waterfront venture takes off

November 23, 2008 Edition 1

Pam Golding Properties has launched the final 20 units at Harbour Bridge, Faircape's newly completed development in the prime Roggebaai tourist precinct.

The building spans the Roggebaai canal at the en-trance to the V&A Waterfront, and offers the closest possible residential accommodation to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC).

The first 100 apartments were sold before the launch and owners will start taking occupation next month.

Harbour Bridge offers a total of 120 studio, one- and two-bedroomed apartments.

Communal facilities include a swimming pool and concierge service, a coffee shop, a restaurant and high-speed internet and satellite connectivity.

The CTICC, V&A Waterfront and Foreshore precinct are all minutes away, either on foot or by water taxi.

The six-storey building commands exceptional views over the Waterfront basin and ocean, says PGP's area manager for the Atlantic Sea-board and City Bowl, Basil Moraitis.
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The remaining units range in size from 59m2 to 150m2 including balconies. They are priced from R2.499 million to R5.999m, including VAT (no transfer duties apply) and have one or two parking bays.

"The Relais group will be operating a rental pool in the building, which all buyers will be able to join.

"Given the proximity to the CTICC, Green Point Stadium, the V&A Waterfront and the proposed new cruise liner terminal, there is sure to be consistent demand for these units throughout the year from leis-ure and business travellers," says Moraitis.

PGP's MD for the Western Cape metro region, Laurie Wener, says they expect the final units to be snapped up fast by top-end investors and young professionals.

Those who have already bought units in the building include investors, permanent residents and several overseas buyers who will use the apartments for seasonal accommodation.

Harbour's Edge is the first PGP project for new agents Paul Levy and Lynn Pinn, who have recently joined the company's Atlantic Seaboard team.

Together with Moraitis, they will be responsible for marketing homes in the Waterfront, Water Club, Granger Bay and Mouille Point areas.

To the right of Table Bay Boulevard (elevated freeway)...
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looks almost complete...
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That was rather quick.

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Now that the construction works at One&Only Hotel, Harbourbridge and Canal Quays are just about complete. Landscaping and the cleaning of the canal, which was closed are taking place.

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This is cool - love the stonework beneath the wooden walk. Very modern. The canal, although it would be nice if it was extended into the city, is the reason for these developments, and it will attract more.
Once the whole thing beds down and the landscaping is complete, this is going to be a whole new scene for Cape Town.

That looks pretty cool

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a feisty mood today..

very good!

This image of these container buildings is the most awfull thing I have seen in ... well, ever! and this for a new build in a upmarket area? It seems like Cape Town has a Lego fetish. The forshore is a collection of glass clad containers that look like the LEGO blocks left behind by a bored child.

Coming from someone who thinks the Public Works building looks better than the CTICC tower...well I'll take that as a compliment on the building's behalf.

This image of these container buildings is the most awfull thing I have seen in ... well, ever! and this for a new build in a upmarket area? It seems like Cape Town has a Lego fetish. The forshore is a collection of glass clad containers that look like the LEGO blocks left behind by a bored child.
Shame, poor CT... you're certainly on a Foreshore Building Stake-Burning Mission.

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Cape Town finally linked to waterfront

Harbour bridge hotel apartments complete

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Cape Town’s first development first development to be completed along the fresh water canal in the Roggebaai Canal precinct, which will seamlessly connect the City to the world famous V&A Waterfront, has completed. The Harbour Bridge Hotel Apartment Development is set against a magnificent backdrop of ocean and mountain, near the Cape Town International Convention Centre, perfectly positioned on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront.

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The architecture is crisp and modern with understated detailing. The random arrangement of sliding shutters is reminiscent of the moving parts of the working harbour, creating a lively textured façade. The use of glass adds a modern elegance and reflective quality to the building façade.

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The development offers 67 residential apartments, 40 hotel rooms, 17 luxury suites and a penthouse with 360° views of the ‘Mother City’.

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Interiors are modern, in keeping with the exterior of the building, reflecting the qualities and colours of the nautical setting. Careful planning, with the use of colour and glass, have enhanced the spacious quality of the units.

How is the view back over the city towards the mountain! Actually might be one of the best positioned propositions around - try say that fast....

who is opperating hotel rooms?

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Innovative Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites Launches Near Cape Town V&A Waterfront

As the 2010 World Cup looms, construction sites have become a norm in South Africa. A number of impressive buildings have caused a great stir in the Western Cape, particularly in central Cape Town. Consider The One & Only Hotel located at the Waterfront that was launched recently. The Waterfront location has its good points since it is located near to the Green Point Stadium. However The Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suite Development poses stiff competition. The Harbour Bridge hotel officially opened in January this year 2009.

Realising The dream

It has taken approximately six years for this dream to materialise. Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is the newest and most innovative hospitality offering by Relais Hotels. Relais Hotels initiated its plans for Harbour Bridge shortly after the environmental impact assessment and urban design guidelines and directives were concluded in 2001. It is said that this development will soon be recognised as the most pioneering, modern and inventive hotels in Cape Town’s picturesque Roggebaai Tourism Project.

Relais Hotels South Africa is a premier boutique hotel group operating exclusive luxury suites, city hotels and country retreats of individual character.

Location

Harbour Bridge is a unique and exclusive apartment complex set in the midst of buzzing Cape Town city life. The hotel is set against a backdrop of mesmerising ocean and mountain views. It is also in close proximity to the Convention Centre and ideally positioned on the fringe of the V& A Waterfront. The development of Cape Town’s emerging Canal Precinct and Harbour Bridge is located adjacent to the Cape Town International Convention Centre and the Arabella Sheraton Hotel.

In fact, the new Blue Train’s terminal and Duncan Dock will soon be located near the precinct, and will increase number of passenger liners.

The Harbour Bridge Hotel straddles the canal that runs between the city centre and the Victorian and Alfred Waterfront. It is located on Cape Town’s Foreshore between Cape Town International Convention Centre and the Waterfront, the Roggebaai Canal provides Harbour Bridge residents with an enviable neighbourhood. Thus, the hotel has the advantages and appeal of the V& A, canal living, easy access to the Cape Town Waterfront and City Centre. It also has a sophisticated lock-up and on-the-go lifestyle in a secure environment.

Impressive Roggebaai Water Canal

The six floor state-of-the-art hotel offers no less than a 360 degree view of the best the Mother City has to offer. The building consists of blocks on both sides of the Roggebaai Canal, connected by third block over the canal’s water. The six floor building has been designed in such a way that units have both mountain and harbour views. Gapp Architects and Urban Designers were major role players in the development.

The building’s construction consists of blocks on both sides of the Roggebaai Canal connected by third block over the canal’s water.

A fresh water Roggebaai canal runs through the centre of the hotel, connecting the International Convention Centre and Western Grand Hotel to the V&A Waterfront. It also boasts Venetian water-taxis. Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites links the city to the sea. The paved walkway of the Precinct follows a cool and exciting cosmopolitan look and feel seamlessly connecting the hub of the Convention Centre to the Waterfront. Gapp Architect and Urban Designers were called in on the job. Their portfolio includes the domestic terminal of Johannesburg International Airport and the Apartheid Museum.

Studio Apartments

The development has its share of permanent residents andownerships. Yet, it can also take the form of unique part-time access models in conjunction with Relais Hotels. Choosing its model limits access to the unit but comes with a guaranteed minimal rental return of 6% for the first two years. Responsible for the operation, servicing and marketing of the apartments purchased under the part-time scheme. Relais is adequately experienced for the task.

Owned by the JSE-listed Tourvest Relais is regarded among the leading operators of boutique hotels in South Africa.

The hotel offers 40 quality rooms and 17 luxury suites and clear-lines and high-quality furnishings along with pure luxury and modern elegance. Five star amenities combined with state-of-the-arts meeting facilities will make Harbour Bridge and Suites the hottest property on the business and conference circuit.

The bedrooms are carpeted, air conditioned and include flat screen televisions. Each room opens up onto its own balcony through stacking glass doors. The bathrooms are tiled with heated towel rails, hairdryers, and sockets for electrical shavers and internal telephone.

5 Star Grading

Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites anticipates dual four and five-star grading with Relais Hotels. It promises to offer the discerning traveller an unforgettable location and uncompromising levels of service, culminating in a unique experience only Cape Town can offer.

The Cost

Harbour Bridge, a Faircape development, consists of one and two bedroom units between 56m²and 146m² in size. The pricing is particularly high as a 60m² on the ground floor of the south block is currently priced at R1.5 million. A 60m² two bedroom unit on the second floor of the extremely popular bridge block is currently selling for R1.8 million. All studios in the north block sell for more than R3.7 million. However, the only three building unit in the building, boasts 293m² of space and has been sold for an incredible R7.3 million.

All studios in the north block sells for more than R3.7 million. The building’s only three bedroom unit boasts 293m² of space and has been sold for R7.3 million.

The development has come just in time for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. Its location is superb as it is close to amenities and offers easy access to Green Point Stadium.

Project team

Project Manager: Mark Saacks Projects
Architects and Designers: GAPP Architects & Urban Designers (Pty) Ltd
Quantity Surveyors: LDM
Structural Engineers: DeVilliers Sheard
Mechanical and Plumbing Engineers: G Johardien & Associates
Electrical Engineers: Charl Electrical Engineering
Fire Consultant: Keith Fletcher & Associates
Main Contractor: Faircape Construction
Plumber Sub-contractor: MRR Plumbing
Electrical Sub-Contractors: JFE & Charl Electrical
Lift Sub-contractor: Kone Elevators
Mechanical & Ventilation Sub-Contractor: Airfreeze

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Harbour bridge Hotel Apartments, Cape Town, South Africa

Tuesday 02 Jun 2009

Cape Town finally linked to waterfront


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Harbour bridge hotel apartments completes
Cape Town’s first development first development to be completed along the fresh water canal in the Roggebaai Canal precinct, which will seamlessly connect the City to the world famous V&A Waterfront, has completed. The Harbour Bridge Hotel Apartment Development is set against a magnificent backdrop of ocean and mountain, near the Cape Town International Convention Centre, perfectly positioned on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront.

The architecture is crisp and modern with understated detailing. The random arrangement of sliding shutters is reminiscent of the moving parts of the working harbour, creating a lively textured façade. The use of glass adds a modern elegance and reflective quality to the building façade.

The development offers 67 residential apartments, 40 hotel rooms, 17 luxury suites and a penthouse with 360° views of the ‘Mother City’.

Interiors are modern, in keeping with the exterior of the building, reflecting the qualities and colours of the nautical setting. Careful planning, with the use of colour and glass, have enhanced the spacious quality of the units.

Key Facts

GAPP Architects & Urban Designers
www.gapp.net

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The big pictures to follow.....

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Harbour bridge Hotel Apartments, Cape Town, South Africa

Tuesday 02 Jun 2009

Cape Town finally linked to waterfront


Copyright vests in GAPP Architects/Urban Designers


Harbour bridge hotel apartments completes
Cape Town’s first development first development to be completed along the fresh water canal in the Roggebaai Canal precinct, which will seamlessly connect the City to the world famous V&A Waterfront, has completed. The Harbour Bridge Hotel Apartment Development is set against a magnificent backdrop of ocean and mountain, near the Cape Town International Convention Centre, perfectly positioned on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront.

The architecture is crisp and modern with understated detailing. The random arrangement of sliding shutters is reminiscent of the moving parts of the working harbour, creating a lively textured façade. The use of glass adds a modern elegance and reflective quality to the building façade.

The development offers 67 residential apartments, 40 hotel rooms, 17 luxury suites and a penthouse with 360° views of the ‘Mother City’.

Interiors are modern, in keeping with the exterior of the building, reflecting the qualities and colours of the nautical setting. Careful planning, with the use of colour and glass, have enhanced the spacious quality of the units.

Key Facts

GAPP Architects & Urban Designers
www.gapp.net (http://www.gapp.net)

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I love that picture

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WTF why so many of the same pics?

Mo who is opperator?

Whats the clearence between high tide and the bottom of that builinding, looks very tight

WTF why so many of the same pics?

Mo who is opperator?

Whats the clearence between high tide and the bottom of that builinding, looks very tight
everybody seems to be repeating pics 1 or 2 posts below so I thought I'd join in.

Realising The dream

It has taken approximately six years for this dream to materialise. Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is the newest and most innovative hospitality offering by Relais Hotels. Relais Hotels initiated its plans for Harbour Bridge shortly after the environmental impact assessment and urban design guidelines and directives were concluded in 2001. It is said that this development will soon be recognised as the most pioneering, modern and inventive hotels in Cape Town’s picturesque Roggebaai Tourism Project.

Relais Hotels South Africa is a premier boutique hotel group operating exclusive luxury suites, city hotels and country retreats of individual character.

4 stars for Harbour Bridge

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Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:53
The new Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites located on Cape Town’s dynamic Foreshore development has been awarded four stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA). Boasting frontage on the new Roggebaai Canal, within walking distance to the CTICC and on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront, the hotel offers 40 quality rooms and 17 luxury suites, all decorated with quality modern furnishings focused on clean lines and calming colours.
The stylish Harbour Bridge Restaurant is under the helm of talented Chef Mark Lawson-Smith who prepares ‘simple and uncomplicated dishes’, ideal for the time-conscious businessperson.
A Business Centre offers Internet, faxing, printing and photocopying services. High-speed wireless Internet connection for individual laptops is also available. The hotel’s boardroom accommodates up to 20 delegates.
Luxury amenities combined with state-of-the-art meeting facilities make Harbour Bridge Hotel and Suites the hottest new property on the business and conference circuit. There is also a roof top pool & sundeck and ample secure onsite undercover parking is also available.
Linking the city to the sea, Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites is currently offering an Opening Special Rate priced from R400.00 per person sharing per night on a room only basis and valid until 30 September 2009.
For reservation enquiries, call Central Reservations on +27 21 465 3530 or email cro@relais.co.za.

didnt see those pics before, I hope they dont give free newspapers at that hotel, I have a tendancy to get the paper at hotels in my boxers, dont want to be scaring ppl at in the canal, lol

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Harbour Bridge awarded four stars

29 Wed, Jul 2009

The new Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites located on Cape Town’s dynamic Foreshore development has been awarded four stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa.

With frontage on the new Roggebaai Canal and within walking distance of the CTICC and on the fringe of the V&A Waterfront, the hotel offers 40 quality rooms and 17 luxury suites.

Kate Els

Do you enjoy repeating posts already in this thread?

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