Revitalising Cape Town’s iconic waterfront

• Transformed a historic port into a vibrant urban destination, enhancing culture, economic vitality and attracting 23 million visitors annually. 

• Delivered through a phased approach, the mixed-use development is comprised of shops, restaurants, and attractions with views of the stunning Table Mountain.  

• Achieved multiple accolades including a 6-star ‘As Built’ rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa, setting new benchmarks for sustainability within the area.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Table Mountain, the historic Victoria and Alfred Waterfront in Cape Town is one of our most recognisable and breathtaking project locations. 

The project was split into phases, starting with the delivery of No. 1 and No. 2 Silo, a 22,000 square metre mixed-use complex, in 2013. We managed this project from initial feasibility and design through to enabling works and construction, and then the fit-out and relocation of a new tenant. This phase was a significant milestone, involving the excavation of reclaimed land and the maintenance of a 90-year-old listed building within a working harbour. 

Following the success of phase one, we were reappointed as project managers for phase two, which included Silo buildings 3, 4, 5, and 6, as well as the Grain Silo Building, now home to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. We also managed the construction of an internationally branded hotel within the Silo Precinct, the Waterfront's eleventh hotel. 

Sustainability was a key focus throughout. No. 1 Silo received the first-ever 6-star ‘As Built’ rating from the Green Building Council of South Africa, while No. 2 Silo earned a four-star Green Star SA Multi Unit Residential v1 Design Rating, the first residential development in South Africa to be assessed this way. 

This project has set a new standard for sustainability and revitalised a historic landmark, enhancing Cape Town's cultural and economic landscape.