In response to the growing housing crisis and rising property costs in Cape Town, this project addresses the need for affordable accommodation in the rapidly gentrifying area of Woodstock. The development, a collaboration between the public and private sectors, transforms an abandoned site into a dense, mixed-use space with residential and commercial opportunities, all while respecting the surrounding community and enhancing urban design.

The project prioritizes public interaction with its emphasis on streetscape design, pedestrian-friendly intersections, and tree-lined sidewalks. The buildings, primarily four-storey walk-ups, are arranged to follow the site’s natural topography, creating terraced structures and semi-private courtyards. The architecture combines simple massing with detailed facades, using sun-shading, brick accents, and varied window treatments for visual interest and functional shading.

With a mix of new build and adapted historic structures, unit layouts range from compact studio apartments to larger two-bedroom units, ensuring flexibility and diversity within the development.