Riverlands

Riverlands development delivers major infrastructure upgrades to Cape Town! READ MORE: 👉 https://lnkd.in/df_z8C3H

Have You Driven It Yet? 🚗 The New Berkley Road Bridge Is Open! The Berkley Road Bridge is now open, providing a direct link between Liesbeek Parkway and the M5. This new bridge is changing the way we move through Cape Town, connecting key areas like Observatory, Maitland, Woodstock, and Salt River while offering a more convenient route to bustling economic hubs like Ndabeni and Epping. The Riverlands precinct, supported by the City of Cape Town and the Western Cape Provincial Government, is at the heart of this infrastructure upgrade. This, along with the widening of Liesbeek Parkway, is reshaping how residents and businesses access the city. Have you taken the new route yet? The journey comes with a bonus: spectacular views of Cape Town’s skyline! #BerkeleyRoadBridge #RiverlandsDevelopment #CapeTownInfrastructure #CityofCapeTown #NewBridgeCapeTown #NewRouteCapeTown #RiverlandsMall

I'm excited to share an update on Riverlands (formerly known as Riverclub) in Cape Town, a project I’ve been deeply involved with for over 14 years. From the early stages of masterplan sketches during acquisition discussions, through the urban design and rights application process, to now witnessing 70% of the development nearing completion, it’s been an incredible journey. The project is a mixed-use development combining retail, residential, and commercial office spaces, alongside a public park and a First Nations Heritage and Cultural Centre, all built on a previously underutilized 9-hole mashie golf course leased from Transnet. Navigating challenges and receiving support along the way, it has been a long but rewarding road. As the Design Director at Vivid Architects for this project, my role has been multifaceted—ranging from masterplanning and urban design to overseeing the design of individual buildings. The project is divided into multiple precincts. The first completed buildings housing offices for a major U.S. tech company, where designed by Paragon Architects with Vivid Architects assisting with site works in the later stages of the building work. Currently, we are nearing the completion of precincts that are fully designed by Vivid, under my direction, with the exception of the Heritage Centre. These include residential, retail, and commercial spaces, as well as the interior and exterior design details of the shopping center and residential units—right down to finishes, colors, and design comment on signage, landscaping, and lighting. Projects of this scale are fundamentally a team effort, from those within my own company, to the client, and fellow consultants. I look forward to sharing progress photos from a recent site walk, where the vision is coming to life with the addition of detailed layers every day. Stay tuned! part 1 of 10 Riverlands , Signatura Property Development Zenprop Property Holdings vivid architects

Riverlands Update 3 of 10. More layers being added today, Restaurant canopy steelwork being painted, our industrial look and feel coming through in mall finishes. Note the use of basic OSB chipboard as a feature finish to to soffit of our mall skylight. Steel mesh ceiling panels contrast with the concrete slabs.vivid architects Zenprop Property Holdings Signatura Property Development

Riverlands update 4 of 10. It is not often a mall retail store has a view...here Checkers Outdoor gets a great view to the landscape and external terrace beyond. The terrace overlooks the rehabilitated Liesbeek River, note the curved pedestrian pathway along the lower Gabion wall and the gentle slope down to the river. Landscaping is starting to take hold and has survived the heavy rain and high river levels. More landscaping to come adjacent the building edge..vivid architects Signatura Property Development Zenprop Property Holdings

Riverlands Another quick update after a late afternoon walk on site....a view from the eastern Liesbeek River upper terrace, looking down onto the river and over the new grand stair that provides a route from the river pathways across the riverine landscaping to the piazza. It just keeps getting better....Cape Town is in for a pleasant surprise...maybe I am giving away the secrets ahead of time...vivid architects Zenprop Property Holdings Signatura Property Development

Riverlands Update 5 of 10. As the project nears completion, it's always so satisfying to see a vision that was formed often years ago, come to life and completed as envisioned. There is no better way to see this than from design renders. In this instance, I create the design renders as part of my design process as well as using them to illustrate design decisions or design proposals to the client. Straight from Revit, to render on my PC allows for rapid decision making and option testing. Every subtle dimension input, every thought on colour and material can be tested in real-time. As a designer I judge and make design decisions based on visual feedback...so the ability to test a design from any angle quickly is invaluable in to the detailed design process. Every dimension and junction is known early on in the process. This applies to a macro site massing scale and down to the micro detail of typical junctions of materials and components. I have learnt over time that with this process, if it looks good on the renders, it will all be ok in the actual reality of the actual building. It is however, always a surprise how similar the final building relates to those early renders. Have a look below for some examples. These are design tools and not intended for marketing or CGI presentations..purley part of my work flow. I will post more of these examples over the next few months. vivid architects Signatura Property Development Zenprop Property Holdings

Riverlands Update: Site Progress Nearing Completion (Part 2 of 10) Riverlands has been a design journey like no other. Tight budgets, a complex approval process, and multiple delays pushed us to get creative with materials and design choices. The result? Something truly special. By blending off-shutter concrete, glass curtain walls, painted steelwork, plaster, and precast breeze blocks, we’ve achieved a refined, semi-industrial aesthetic that complements the Observatory surroundings. With Devil’s Peak, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, and the river frontage as the backdrop, the design layers are shaping up beautifully. As we approach completion, the detailing shines through – from the subtle junctions and stepping of concrete faces to the finesse of the glasd curtain wall and steel balustrades. There’s more to come with copper cladding, textured paving, LED lighting, and lush landscaping, adding the final touches. Vivid's work on Precinct 1, along Liesbeek Parkway, showcases our commitment to scale and intimacy. The fragmented and articulated facades, allow glimpses of Cape Towns most iconic views and new rehabilitated riverbanks, creating a sense of openness in a large-scale development. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to elevate Riverlands! Riverlands vivid architects Zenprop Property Holdings Signatura Property Development

Rising to New Heights! 👀 Sneak Peek Alert! We're hard at work crafting stunning new interiors just for you at Riverlands Mall! Get ready to experience a shopping destination like no other. 🛍️ Shop Where The Future Flows! Join us as we prepare for an incredible reveal on 21 November 2024. 👉 Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to discover the future of shopping! #ComingSoon #InteriorDesign #RiverlandsMall #CapeTownShopping #NewBeginnings #NewResidentialDevelopment #NewCommercialDevelopmentCapeTown #RiverlandsMall #NewResidentialDevelopment #NewResidentialDevelopmentCapeTown #NewCommercialDevelopmentCapeTown

🎉 NEW TENANTS ALERT! 🎉 Get Ready for an All-New Shopping Experience at Riverlands Mall! We’re excited to welcome these fantastic new tenants: ☕ Vida e Caffè 💅 Sorbet 🤵 The Tux Tailor 🗓 Opening 21 November 2024 – mark your calendars! 🛍️ We can’t wait to see you at #RiverlandsMall. Shop Where The Future Flows! #CapeTownShopping #NewBeginnings #NewResidentialDevelopment #NewCommercialDevelopmentCapeTown #RiverlandsMall #NewResidentialDevelopmentCapeTown #NewCommercialDevelopmentCapeTown