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9 Palms
9 Palms
Century City, Cape Town, South Africa
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Other Projects by Vivid Architects
9 Palms
Century City, Cape Town, South Africa
Firm
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2022
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
The inaugural development, 9 Palms, within the new Ratanga Park precinct was aimed to establish a benchmark for high-end yet affordable apartment living. Initiated during the post-COVID market uncertainties, where pricing and demand were unpredictable, the design process confronted significant challenges. The period’s price sensitivity precluded basement structured parking, necessitating an innovative approach: open ground-level parking concealed and screened from Century Boulevard and the park.
To address this, a courtyard solution was devised. The development, comprising a yet-to-be-specified number of apartments, was divided into two buildings. These structures featured sculpted ends facing the canal, creating a tranquil North West wind-protected garden. Notably, this garden preserved nine original palms from the forecourt of the old Ratanga theme park ticket office, serving as both a constraint and an opportunity for historical integration.
The design plan articulated two distinct wings responding to their respective contexts: one oriented towards the park and the other towards Century Boulevard. The boulevard-facing wing ascended from lower levels, culminating in a prominent focal point at the intersection with the canal, marking a visual gateway to the park precinct.
The parking, cleverly screened between the two wings, was integrated into a landscaped, paved square activated by residents. The architectural theme emphasized simplicity and timelessness, employing painted fair face brickwork, black steel balustrades, aluminium doors, and windows complemented by natural warm wood accents.
In addressing the parking logistics, a ground-level solution with “piloti” columns was implemented, ensuring units facing the canal and garden were brought down to ground level to enhance activation of these outdoor areas. The building ends were lifted and curved, creating sculpted shapes and welcoming sight lines akin to open arms, inviting residents and visitors alike into the development.
To address this, a courtyard solution was devised. The development, comprising a yet-to-be-specified number of apartments, was divided into two buildings. These structures featured sculpted ends facing the canal, creating a tranquil North West wind-protected garden. Notably, this garden preserved nine original palms from the forecourt of the old Ratanga theme park ticket office, serving as both a constraint and an opportunity for historical integration.
The design plan articulated two distinct wings responding to their respective contexts: one oriented towards the park and the other towards Century Boulevard. The boulevard-facing wing ascended from lower levels, culminating in a prominent focal point at the intersection with the canal, marking a visual gateway to the park precinct.
The parking, cleverly screened between the two wings, was integrated into a landscaped, paved square activated by residents. The architectural theme emphasized simplicity and timelessness, employing painted fair face brickwork, black steel balustrades, aluminium doors, and windows complemented by natural warm wood accents.
In addressing the parking logistics, a ground-level solution with “piloti” columns was implemented, ensuring units facing the canal and garden were brought down to ground level to enhance activation of these outdoor areas. The building ends were lifted and curved, creating sculpted shapes and welcoming sight lines akin to open arms, inviting residents and visitors alike into the development.
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