A RARE OASIS IN CAPE TOWN S CBD.

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1 A RARE OASIS IN CAPE TOWN S CBD.

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3 INTERNATIONAL URBAN DESIGN. This landmark building in the heart of Cape Town s CBD has been transformed into a modern, lively and vibrant commercial space. The three towers provide office space for people, 2 000m 2 of retail space, parking bays and a new, open-air public space on Hertzog Boulevard. A building complex, with a 40-year history in the centre of Cape Town, has been reimagined and redefined. 3

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5 AN ECO-FRIENDLY SPACE. NEW FLOOR PLAN Efficient columnless space to design your office A BREATH OF FRESH AIR THE NEW FACADE Cuts up to 60% of UV light Saves on cooling and heating costs Provides energy-efficient daylight Energy-efficient LED fins that wrap around the building light up to highlight Table Mountain and Robben Island by day and famous Cape Town landmarks by night 5

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7 CATERING FOR TENANTS NEEDS. Standard Bank occupies the entire Tower North. The City of Cape Town a number of the city council departments are located in the Tower South. Food Lover s Market is the major retail tenant on the ground floor with a Seattle Coffee outlet in-store. Some blue-chip tenants include Redefine Properties Ltd, Sasfin Bank Ltd, Santam Ltd, MOL South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Incubeta Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Fairbridges Wertheim Becker Attorneys, Trencor Services (Pty) Ltd, and three embassies. 7

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9 FIRST IMPRESSIONS LAST. AMENITIES FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE Modern bathrooms Disabled ablution facilities Showers on every floor Cycling racks/storage covered bays PLENTY OF PARKING 13 floors of parking provide more than on-site parking bays A parking ratio of 3/100 9

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11 FRESH, CLEAN AND MODERN. 11

13 01 THE TOWERS 02 CAPE TOWN CIVIC CENTRE 03 CTICC 04 CAPE TOWN STATION 05 MEDIA24 06 ARTSCAPE THEATRE 07 CAPE SUN HOTEL 08 CAPE TOWN CITY HALL 09 PARLIAMENT 10 V&A WATERFRONT 11 NELSON MANDELA BOULEVARD 12 TABLE BAY BOULEVARD 13 WESTERN BOULEVARD 14 KLOOF NEK (TO ATLANTIC SEABOARD) URBAN DESIGN LOCATION. POSITIONED IN THE HEART OF THE CAPE TOWN CBD Located at the intersection of Hertzog Boulevard and Heerengracht, the building is in a lively, clean and safe area of the city. The Foreshore area is experiencing a major development boost with the new Christiaan Barnard Hospital, an upgraded Artscape complex and the construction of Phase 2 of the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The many views of Table Mountain, the city and harbour enhance the pleasure of working in The Towers. EASY IN AND OUT OF THE CITY Located on feeder roads to freeways Close to all modes of public transport Opposite MyCiti main bus terminal Next to Cape Town s train station 13

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15 KEEPING IT GREEN. THERMAL-EFFICIENT FACADE The new facade is made of high-performance glass and is double glazed. This cuts up to 60% of UV light. The building envelope has been properly sealed, which prevents the leakage of energy and creates a thermally efficient building. INTERIOR FITTINGS AND SETTINGS Optimisation of air-conditioning settings to save on energy usage. All restrooms are fitted with new dual-flush, low-flow cisterns, and are flushed with grey recycled water. ENCOURAGING A GREENER LIFESTYLE The Towers encourages alternative forms of transportation for building occupants to reduce local congestion and carbon monoxide pollution. Bicycle lanes lead into the building and there is provision for safe bicycle storage lock-up on the lower ground floor, as well as outside Food Lover s Market, which is provided for all tenants and their visitors. Showers and storage boxes are provided for cyclists. 15

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17 A SUSTAINABLE PHILOSOPHY. GREENING THE LANDSCAPE The building is surrounded by an abundance of trees. A new landscape management and a hardscape management plan has been developed to improve these areas. A new communal, open, urban landscape has been designed featuring indigenous plants and trees. GREEN MANAGEMENT POLICIES To ensure the well-being of tenants and to provide a comfortable and healthy space by promoting indoor environmental quality. Regular surveys of acoustic and thermal comfort, lighting and indoor air quality, ventilation and building management. Monthly recording of internal temperature and analysis against design temperature setpoints. REDUCING SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING INITIATIVES A waste stream audit has been conducted to establish a baseline for the amount and type of waste. A solid waste management policy and operational waste and material policy has been developed. A pest management plan to ensure pest control in the least toxic manner possible. 17

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19 STRIKING CITYSCAPE. 19

20 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT PAUL SCOP REDEFINE PROPERTIES CAPE TOWN 2nd Floor The Towers Link, The Towers, 2 Heerengracht St, cnr Hertzog Boulevard Foreshore, Cape Town, South Africa 8001 Telephone: +27 (0) REDEFINE PROPERTIES JOHANNESBURG Redefine Place, 2 Arnold Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa 2196 PO Box 1731, Parklands, South Africa 2121 Telephone: +27 (0) Property Management Contact Centre Telephone +27 (0) Redefine s Customer Care Centre 0860DEFINE We re not landlords. We re people.

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Little Mountain UDP Presentation Summary of UDP Evaluation of Dec 2015 Plan Dec 2015 Site Plan Transitional edges work well Central spine and permeability are strong Tree retention is good Establish Big Idea Sameness of built form contributes