ABSA Building l CAPE TOWN l 116m l 34fl

[Andrew_za]

ABSA Building
Cape Town, South Africa

HEIGHT: 116m
FLOORS: 34 floors
COMPLETION: ?
ARCHITECT: ?
USE: Office

Work, shop and play in this landmark Cape Town skyscraper. Perfectly located in the heart of a vibrant and cosmopolitan South African metropolis, the building is inspired by the award-winning Seagram Building on Park Avenue, New York City. The ABSA Centre is a living example of the International style of architecture.

Volume, balance and understated elegance are coupled with simple lines and minimal decoration making the ABSA Centre a powerful symbol of the Cape Town business district. Elegance follows through into the interior with top-quality imported finishings, warm wood panelling and luxurious fabrics welcoming tenants and visitors.

“all the latest technology ”

Completing the triple-play – in addition to offices and
retail space, the ABSA centre was built to include a
multi-storey hotel. Earmarked for a spectacular face-lift, the hotel will provide luxury accommodation for local
and international business travellers and tourists in the Mother City.

A direct link to the adjacent retail centre and pedestrian mall gives visitors convenient access to the shops and cafés. An island of tranquility and luxurious comfort close to work, shopping and play.

*This building was the first in Cape Town to use a continuous glass curtain wall.
*It is also the home to one of Cape Towns most popular Clubs; Hemisphere.
In 1977
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and in 2007
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This

[xavarreiro]

8/10

[Andrew_za]

yeah it is quite nice. certainly on of the cities land marks
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[henry hill]

9,5/10
wrong poll

[Andrew_za]

ok cool, actually my fault, i did not do the poll correctly so my apologizes

[Andrew_za]

[Miguel_Prat]

6/10

[Srdjan Adamovic]

10/10

[Andrew_za]

The design is classic.

[passionate saffer]

i also luv it

[Jan Del Castillo]

9. Very good building. Regards.

[Andrew_za]

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[Skyton]

7.5/10

[ireneo]

8.5

[Andrew_za]

Although the design is timeless, the Building is about to have a new competitor. A new project will commence next year, being the Tallest building in Cape Town.
Here is an Advert by Dunlop tire company filmed in Cape Town.

[ZZ-II]

poll fixed

[Andrew_za]

Originally Posted by ZZ-II

poll fixed

Biggest thank you!!

[Eric Offereins]

7/10 a bit boring.

[Andrew_za]

Originally Posted by Eric Offereins

7/10 a bit boring.

It is getting a slight face lift

[PortoNuts]

7/10