3. CAPE GRACE

This elgant hotel graces all the postcard pics of the waterfront with Table Mountain in the background. The designers fulfilled this high calling with a building that has subtle French stylistic references.

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3. CRYSTAL TOWERS

This ICONIC contemporary designed hotel consists of two bold square shaped elements with a central floating glass swimming pool. class. It was designed by Vivid architects. Get photos of it from the Canal side via the Canal Walk shopping centre.

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4. THE COMPANY GARDENS

Just as New York has its central park, so too Cape Town has "The Company Gardens". This is a place of intense architectural interest as multiple historical buildings are clustered around a park that is equally steeped in history. The South African National gallery, Jewish Museum, Parliament Buildgings, Tuynhuis and the Planetarium are some of the important buildings to look out for.

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5. CITY HALL

This historical building adorned many postage stamps in the Old South Africa. View it on your trip to see the Cape Town castle - also an important heritage site in the Western Cape.

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6. TYGERVALLEY GLACIER BUILDING

This is one of the most aestheticall pleasing modern buildings in the Cape and is situated opposite the Tyger Valley Falls shopping area. See manu other great modern buildings at the same time that you view this one.

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7. MOUILLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE

The Mouille Point lighthouse is located very near to the Cape Town Stadium. This is one of the heritage buildings that is most photogenic as the red and white colour is very distinctive.
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8. MARINA WATERFRONT

Designed by Revel Fox and Partners architects, the Cape Town Marina are luxury apartments that are enjoyed by business people and holiday-makers alike. The subtle reference to shipping shed architecture hits the right note and has greatly enhanced the architectural fabric of an already vibrant attraction that the city has to offer.

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9. WATERWAY HOUSE

Designed by the current darling of architects in the Cape - DHK. Typical of their style, the building is muted in its colours, and has strong vertical motifs on the facade. Employing many green architecture strategies, the design is at once functionally excellent and aesthetically compelling.

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10. THE SANCTUARY SOMERSET WEST

Designed by SVA architects, this building takes the idea of enhancing an existing context to a whole new level. The building is set on stilts in a natural wetland in a relaxed wide-angled L-shape. Vertical elements tie the ground and first floor together, creating an opportunity for a modern wrap around beam and overhang. Equipped with its own solar system for consistent electrical supply, the building is one of the "Greenest" in the country.

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