#22 Somerset Road - 5F - Commercial - Green Point | Planned

***Lydon*** · April 25th, 2012, 03:21 PM

So...it's half way knocked down (finally...the last true hole in this section of green point). Anyone know what their plans for it are?

Citywalker_CT · April 25th, 2012, 07:23 PM

Found this image online. Not sad to see ugly building go!
image hosted on flickr

Citywalker_CT · April 25th, 2012, 09:52 PM

Another angle:
image hosted on flickr

Awesome.e · April 26th, 2012, 12:11 AM

they shouldve knocked the other buildings down next to it as well :p

briker · April 26th, 2012, 02:13 AM

^ agreed, and used the space to make bronx much bigger. I notice the street on the side has been blocked off. that's good, considering how hectic it gets in that area at night.

Marsupalami · April 26th, 2012, 04:38 AM

My friend got chucked down the stairs by bouncers after puking on someones shoes back in the 90's lol - good times!

***Lydon*** · April 26th, 2012, 08:22 AM

I really hope they still intend on attaching the orange fins to the new Beaulah building because it's looking so dingy with the advertising stuck all over it

Despite it being new, it's going to claim the title of Green Point's worst once Bronx is completely demolished.

Jakes1 · April 26th, 2012, 11:45 AM

Now if only they can deal with the drug dealers in the area. Went out for dinner with colleagues a a few weeks ago. We were approached for buying drugs at least 5 times during our short walk from the Protea hotel. Quite embarrassing, as we had international colleagues with us. Those car guards are a BIG problem.

***Lydon*** · April 26th, 2012, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Jakes1

Now if only they can deal with the drug dealers in the area. Went out for dinner with colleagues a a few weeks ago. We were approached for buying drugs at least 5 times during our short walk from the Protea hotel. Quite embarrassing, as we had international colleagues with us. Those car guards are a BIG problem.

I know, right? I went to Beaulah the Friday before last and between the club and walking to the car, we were approached around 3/4 times...all by Nigerian drug dealers too :/ One even had the nerve to grab on my mate's arm and pull him back when he said no.

RYebreAD · April 26th, 2012, 01:00 PM

I've noticed a new trend - 'Hey bra, I'm trying to get R5 for the shelter tonight' - said in a very surfer type accent.

MrChavcore · April 27th, 2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakes1

Now if only they can deal with the drug dealers in the area. Went out for dinner with colleagues a a few weeks ago. We were approached for buying drugs at least 5 times during our short walk from the Protea hotel. Quite embarrassing, as we had international colleagues with us. Those car guards are a BIG problem.

it happens everywhere... certain spots in london and new york offer you the same experience. im sure your international colleagues have seen it all before.

RYebreAD · May 2nd, 2012, 02:04 PM

According to the owner of Beaulah, the plans are vague as decisions are still being made, but she was told that site would remain 'empty' for at least a year. She was told that a retail option was being explored for the site but at this stage, anything could happen.

***Lydon*** · May 2nd, 2012, 02:28 PM

Did she say anything about the cladding of her own building?

RYebreAD · May 2nd, 2012, 03:19 PM

Ah shoot, I didnt ask. I'll mail her now.

***Lydon*** · May 2nd, 2012, 03:24 PM

Thanks

I really hope they plan on doing it because that training studio's advertising all over the building makes it look so cheap.

***Lydon*** · May 14th, 2012, 08:01 AM

So Bronx is gone in its entirety. They're busy paving the site at present.

I hope they plan on patching up the side of the Beaulah building, because - due to having been attached to the Bronx building - it now consists of patchy exposed brickwork and damaged plaster :/

Citywalker_CT · May 14th, 2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lydon

Thanks

I really hope they plan on doing it because that training studio's advertising all over the building makes it look so cheap.

Yes, walked past there this weekend. It looks pretty shitty. Can't believe they didn't do the fins. Surely, it wouldn't have cost a fortune, and it would have lifted the currently drab looking box into something that better suited to the surrounding area. mind = blown.

RYebreAD · May 14th, 2012, 02:13 PM

The word from the owner is that the tinted windows were put in as a substitute for the fins as these were intended to mitigate the effects of the sunlight. So, although she is hoping the fins will be installed, it doesn't sound likely.

Citywalker_CT · May 14th, 2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RYebreAD

The word from the owner is that the tinted windows were put in as a substitute for the fins as these were intended to mitigate the effects of the sunlight. So, although she is hoping the fins will be installed, it doesn't sound likely.

There should be by-laws when it comes to renders and final products. If a render or design is approved, you pay a penalty if you alter from what's approved.

***dysan1*** · May 15th, 2012, 09:12 AM

yeah the finished result is nothing to look at...

why tearing down Bronx? if they replace it with one like the bealuh one then it will be poor form for the area, some of those older buildings have character

April 25th, 2012, 03:21 PM	#1
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April 25th, 2012, 09:52 PM	#3
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April 26th, 2012, 12:11 AM	#4
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April 26th, 2012, 04:38 AM	#6
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April 26th, 2012, 08:22 AM	#7
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,247 Likes (Received): 369	I really hope they still intend on attaching the orange fins to the new Beaulah building because it's looking so dingy with the advertising stuck all over it Despite it being new, it's going to claim the title of Green Point's worst once Bronx is completely demolished. __________________ CAPE TOWN

April 25th, 2012, 07:23 PM	#2
Citywalker_CT Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cape Town Posts: 1,332 Likes (Received): 206	Found this image online. Not sad to see ugly building go! image hosted on flickr __________________ “The city is not a concrete jungle, it is a human zoo.” ---Desmond Morris

April 26th, 2012, 02:13 AM	#5
briker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape of No Hope Posts: 4,104 Likes (Received): 13	^ agreed, and used the space to make bronx much bigger. I notice the street on the side has been blocked off. that's good, considering how hectic it gets in that area at night.

April 26th, 2012, 11:45 AM	#8
Jakes1 Jakes1 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: somewhere Posts: 3,335 Likes (Received): 21	Now if only they can deal with the drug dealers in the area. Went out for dinner with colleagues a a few weeks ago. We were approached for buying drugs at least 5 times during our short walk from the Protea hotel. Quite embarrassing, as we had international colleagues with us. Those car guards are a BIG problem.

April 26th, 2012, 01:00 PM	#10
RYebreAD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Town Posts: 404 Likes (Received): 0	I've noticed a new trend - 'Hey bra, I'm trying to get R5 for the shelter tonight' - said in a very surfer type accent.

May 2nd, 2012, 02:04 PM	#12
RYebreAD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Town Posts: 404 Likes (Received): 0	According to the owner of Beaulah, the plans are vague as decisions are still being made, but she was told that site would remain 'empty' for at least a year. She was told that a retail option was being explored for the site but at this stage, anything could happen.

May 2nd, 2012, 02:28 PM	#13
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,247 Likes (Received): 369	Did she say anything about the cladding of her own building? __________________ CAPE TOWN

May 2nd, 2012, 03:19 PM	#14
RYebreAD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Town Posts: 404 Likes (Received): 0	Ah shoot, I didnt ask. I'll mail her now.

May 2nd, 2012, 03:24 PM	#15
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,247 Likes (Received): 369	Thanks I really hope they plan on doing it because that training studio's advertising all over the building makes it look so cheap. __________________ CAPE TOWN

May 14th, 2012, 08:01 AM	#16
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,247 Likes (Received): 369	So Bronx is gone in its entirety. They're busy paving the site at present. I hope they plan on patching up the side of the Beaulah building, because - due to having been attached to the Bronx building - it now consists of patchy exposed brickwork and damaged plaster :/ __________________ CAPE TOWN

May 14th, 2012, 02:13 PM	#18
RYebreAD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cape Town Posts: 404 Likes (Received): 0	The word from the owner is that the tinted windows were put in as a substitute for the fins as these were intended to mitigate the effects of the sunlight. So, although she is hoping the fins will be installed, it doesn't sound likely.

May 15th, 2012, 09:12 AM	#20
*dysan1* More development Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Durban, Singapore Posts: 16,847 Likes (Received): 32	yeah the finished result is nothing to look at... why tearing down Bronx? if they replace it with one like the bealuh one then it will be poor form for the area, some of those older buildings have character __________________ Improving in stature day by day

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