The skyscraper phenomenon has hit the world by storm, with supertall after supertall rising in the likes of Dubai. Other cities are desperately trying to catch up and build ever higher. As of 2011, over 602 buildings exceeding the 200 metre mark were in existence across the planet. After the skyscraper boom of the 1970's, [...]

In what could be perceived as yet another sign of the gradual recovery of the South African commercial property market, another tower crane rose in the Mother City over this past weekend. That brings the Cape Town city bowl's total crane count to 11 - a massive difference compared to 2010/2011 when major commercial property construction [...]

Media Quarters - or 47 Somerset Road - is a commercial property currently in the midst of a major redevelopment that will completely change the face of a key block in the suburb of Green Point, Cape Town. The property - which was arguably one of Green Point's last remaining eyesores up until now - will [...]

Galetti has compiled a list of interesting new commercial property developments planned, proposed, under construction or cancelled for the city of Cape Town. 1)    Portside. 32 storeys. Designed by DHK Architects, with Louis Karol Architects acting as assistant architects. Currently under construction, but still undergoing design. Final design elements have yet to be decided, but [...]

Durban’s proposed development property levy has been put on ice as it awaits national government approval. The controversial property levy has been on the receiving end of much criticism; with organisations such as the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) coming out strongly against it. SAPOA argues that it will stifle property development in the [...]

At a height of 30 storeys, the Strand-on-Adderley commercial property towers were due to come complete with a mix of office, residential, retail and hotel space – the exact figures to be determined by tenant demand. The towers were, naturally, going to be located on the corners of Strand and Adderley Streets in the Cape [...]

Construction at the site of Cape Town's newest skyscraper development is now well under way. At a total of 32 floors, Portside will become the city's tallest tower upon completion. It will host the consolidated provincial offices of FNB, whilst an additional 25 000 sqm of office space will be put to market for lease. Architects [...]

This prime new office tower development located on Bree Street, Cape Town, is sure to stand out amongst its peers and contribute towards the redefinition of the city's skyline. Designed by Boogertman + Partners, who have worked on the likes of FNB Stadium for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it's a tower unlike any other [...]

Sandown Centre is centrally located on Sandown Road, Parklands, Cape Town, in between the new Checkers Hypermarket development and the existing Builders Warehouse. It is about 200 metres down the road from the new Parklands College Senior Campus facility. The development comprises of two sites: SITE 1: consists of 12 500sqm of retail, anchored by [...]

The redevelopment of DeVille Shopping Centre in Durbanville, Cape Town, and the addition of more retail space is complete. The Centre now plays host to a number of new stores, as well as increased parking space and office space. On offer from Galetti is office space in this central and convenient Durbanville property. Contact Gareth [...]