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6 ON NANSEN

A new housing development for students and young professionals is currently under development and set to open in Observatory, Cape Town, in December 2020.

Situated close to the country’s leading universities, including UCT, the 98-unit project will offer comprehensive accommodation packages and state-of-the-art security. The young founders behind 6 on Nansen by Proper Living are British-born South African YouTuber and entrepreneur, Caspar Lee (25), and Cape-Town based entrepreneur Benji Schaffer (23). Their shared vision for Proper Living is for it to become a contemporary model for 21st century living for the sophisticated youth market in the R6 000 to R11 000 monthly rental bracket. Residents are not required to be students to rent an apartment. Both Lee and Schaffer believe young professionals and students should have the option to co-exist and enjoy sophisticated accommodation. The rooms have been designed with space and functionality in mind, and options vary from studio apartments, to two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. Shared communal spaces will offer areas for relaxation and connection. Safety is a key selling point for the development as Proper Living has introduced a next-level security system that includes 24/7 guarding and rapid response, state-of-the-art surveillance, and biometric fingerprint scanning. Swift by Proper Living is a holistic digital app platform that has been designed to further facilitate safety, and connects residents, management and service providers.“ Safety is a concern for many South Africans, and not only is the Swift app there to help residents feel more secure, it also makes their lives easier with the best in tech globally.” www.properlivingproperty.com

MARINE VIEW

Once completed, Marine View – situated on Beach Road, Mouille Point, on the Platinum Mile – will feature 23 luxurious apartments, all boasting views of the ocean or across the Green Point Park towards Table Mountain. Marketed by Dogon Group Properties, developed by Careline Living Spaces and designed by AMA Architects, the units at Marine View are designed to maximise on living space and views. The development is expected to be completed by mid-2022. www.dogongroup.com

BUILDING B, IRENE LINK PRECINCT

The next phase in the Irene Link Precinct in Centurion, Gauteng, is this 6 752m 2 modern four-storey office building, which was designed as a permeable glass envelope that sits lightly on a naturally ventilated basement. Due for completion early next year and still with available lettable space, Building B is adjacent to the striking Barloworld Logistics building. It has its own visual identity while continuing the precinct’s architectural conversation between concrete, high-performance glazing, and steel and aluminium screening.

As seen from the N1 highway, the northern façade consists of two bold floating off-shutter concrete boxes in a glass façade, flanking a voluminous three-storey atrium into which visitors arrive via landscaped steps from the parking area. The design ensures copious natural light and ventilation, and unrestricted views from the highway side to the pedestrian southern side. On the fourth floor an airy roof terrace provides a spectacular outlook over Irene and surrounds. Energy-saving and waterwise principles were prioritised in the design and a four-star certification from the Green Building Council SA is in the works for Building B. Correct building orientation minimises energy requirements, with LED lighting, power and water backups, and indigenous landscaping adding to its considerable green credentials. www.giflogroup.co.za