#Cape Town Station Redevelopment (Phase II) - ?F - Mixed Use - CBD | Proposed

***Lydon*** · January 31st, 2012, 08:51 AM

Cape Town Station
Property Value: R1.45 billion
Status: In Planning
GLA (m²): 90 000m²

As mentioned in the other CTS thread, part of the development will consist of a 3-star hotel.

Source: Eris

Current:

SA BOY · January 31st, 2012, 11:05 AM

told you

***Lydon*** · January 31st, 2012, 11:08 AM

From that render, what I'd assume is the hotel appears to be on the other side of the square, not on the corner opposite the Golden Acre?

SA BOY · January 31st, 2012, 11:18 AM

i was led to believe its on the corner. other buildings are commercial

***Lydon*** · January 31st, 2012, 11:22 AM

Hopefully this'll contribute towards turning the area into a safer environment. I'm liking the looks of what appears to be the redeveloped pedestrian tunnel on the right.

Ocean4 · January 31st, 2012, 11:48 AM

Like it. Very efficient. Generates commercial space and is keeping "green-plaza" /forecourt alive!

SA BOY · January 31st, 2012, 01:44 PM

still a long shot.

Marsupalami · February 1st, 2012, 02:27 AM

So this development will surround the long distance bus terminus with its associated noise pollution and riff - raff ? - how pleasant for them!
Though I s'pose it happens in Europe, its just that this zone seems to be that much noisier and untidy then is the case in some European cities which get away with offices/retail/3 star hotel options well

Mo Rush · February 2nd, 2012, 08:19 AM

They need to go talller.

I assume buses will move to Long Distance bus terminus?

***Lydon*** · February 2nd, 2012, 08:25 AM

I was expecting taller myself. That site would be perfect for another tower similar in height to the ABSA building.

wadeyshady1 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:16 AM

i reckon they should totally redevelop that train station block first before even getting on with those other projects...look at that front entrance to the station, its a huge waste of space, the current design will just become problematic in the future when the train station actually becomes a really essential piece of space, which probably will happen...one day in the future.

***Lydon*** · February 2nd, 2012, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wadeyshady1

i reckon they should totally redevelop that train station block first before even getting on with those other projects...look at that front entrance to the station, its a huge waste of space, the current design will just become problematic in the future when the train station actually becomes a really essential piece of space, which probably will happen...one day in the future.

Are you suggesting that they build on top of Station Square, or am I misunderstanding you?

wadeyshady1 · February 2nd, 2012, 11:30 AM

no i mean maybe redevelop the station, like break down whats there right now, and pull the station closer to adderley st first. But thats probably not gonna happen with these proposals that are comming in.

briker · February 2nd, 2012, 02:20 PM

I actually like the open space, more so now after the redevelopment. There aint many open spaces in the city. They should go taller instead of taking up that space.

Andrew_za · February 2nd, 2012, 03:22 PM

Agreed, it should be taller. I don't think it needs to be as tall as e.g the ABSA building, but an addition 5 floors wouldn't hurt.

Urban Rambler · February 5th, 2012, 09:36 AM

Definitely should be taller. Not talking Nagoya, but taller. CT Station needs to make a statement as the entrance to the city. Right now, it's one of the most underwhelming terminus stations I've ever used, and with a footprint that large really should be densified with height.

pauluswizard · August 23rd, 2012, 03:22 PM

Whats the status with this project ? Heard there was a presentation with / by the architects and the City yesterday.

January 31st, 2012, 08:51 AM	#1
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,035 Likes (Received): 262	#Cape Town Station Redevelopment (Phase II) - ?F - Mixed Use - CBD \| Proposed Cape Town Station Property Value: R1.45 billion Status: In Planning GLA (m²): 90 000m² As mentioned in the other CTS thread, part of the development will consist of a 3-star hotel. Source: Eris Current: __________________ CAPE TOWN

January 31st, 2012, 11:05 AM	#2
SA BOY back in the real world Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Republic of Waterfall Estate Posts: 9,223 Likes (Received): 14	told you __________________ Build High-The Pixies

January 31st, 2012, 11:08 AM	#3
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,035 Likes (Received): 262	From that render, what I'd assume is the hotel appears to be on the other side of the square, not on the corner opposite the Golden Acre? __________________ CAPE TOWN

January 31st, 2012, 11:18 AM	#4
SA BOY back in the real world Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Republic of Waterfall Estate Posts: 9,223 Likes (Received): 14	i was led to believe its on the corner. other buildings are commercial __________________ Build High-The Pixies

January 31st, 2012, 11:22 AM	#5
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,035 Likes (Received): 262	Hopefully this'll contribute towards turning the area into a safer environment. I'm liking the looks of what appears to be the redeveloped pedestrian tunnel on the right. __________________ CAPE TOWN

January 31st, 2012, 11:48 AM	#6
Ocean4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 437 Likes (Received): 1	Like it. Very efficient. Generates commercial space and is keeping "green-plaza" /forecourt alive!

January 31st, 2012, 01:44 PM	#7
SA BOY back in the real world Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Republic of Waterfall Estate Posts: 9,223 Likes (Received): 14	still a long shot. __________________ Build High-The Pixies

February 1st, 2012, 02:27 AM	#8
Marsupalami Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cape Town/ Edinburgh/ Melbourne/ Auckland Posts: 803 Likes (Received): 12	So this development will surround the long distance bus terminus with its associated noise pollution and riff - raff ? - how pleasant for them! Though I s'pose it happens in Europe, its just that this zone seems to be that much noisier and untidy then is the case in some European cities which get away with offices/retail/3 star hotel options well __________________ "The ancestors will turn their backs against you and you will be bad luck forever if you leave the ANC unhappy," - Jacob Zuma --- what a douche! Last edited by Marsupalami; February 1st, 2012 at 02:44 AM.

February 2nd, 2012, 08:19 AM	#9
Mo Rush life.love.everything else Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Cape Town Posts: 29,212 Likes (Received): 2	They need to go talller. I assume buses will move to Long Distance bus terminus? __________________ You don't need a Holiday, you need CAPE TOWN #cityofinspiration

February 2nd, 2012, 08:25 AM	#10
*Lydon* South Africa Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cape Town Posts: 15,035 Likes (Received): 262	I was expecting taller myself. That site would be perfect for another tower similar in height to the ABSA building. __________________ CAPE TOWN

February 2nd, 2012, 11:16 AM	#11
wadeyshady1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AUCKLAND Posts: 158 Likes (Received): 0	i reckon they should totally redevelop that train station block first before even getting on with those other projects...look at that front entrance to the station, its a huge waste of space, the current design will just become problematic in the future when the train station actually becomes a really essential piece of space, which probably will happen...one day in the future.

February 2nd, 2012, 11:30 AM	#13
wadeyshady1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: AUCKLAND Posts: 158 Likes (Received): 0	no i mean maybe redevelop the station, like break down whats there right now, and pull the station closer to adderley st first. But thats probably not gonna happen with these proposals that are comming in.

February 2nd, 2012, 02:20 PM	#14
briker Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape of No Hope Posts: 4,109 Likes (Received): 12	I actually like the open space, more so now after the redevelopment. There aint many open spaces in the city. They should go taller instead of taking up that space.

February 2nd, 2012, 03:22 PM	#15
Andrew_za Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,894 Likes (Received): 14	Agreed, it should be taller. I don't think it needs to be as tall as e.g the ABSA building, but an addition 5 floors wouldn't hurt.

February 5th, 2012, 09:36 AM	#16
Urban Rambler The man in the street Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Cape Town Posts: 527 Likes (Received): 4	Definitely should be taller. Not talking Nagoya, but taller. CT Station needs to make a statement as the entrance to the city. Right now, it's one of the most underwhelming terminus stations I've ever used, and with a footprint that large really should be densified with height.

August 23rd, 2012, 03:22 PM	#17
pauluswizard Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 70 Likes (Received): 0	Whats the status with this project ? Heard there was a presentation with / by the architects and the City yesterday.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode