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Kapsztad to trzecie co do liczby mieszkańców miasto w Południowej Afryce i co ważne miasto o największej liczbie turystów z całej Południowej Afryki z ogromną ilością hoteli i restauracji. Architektura Kapsztadu to fascynująca mozaika azjatyckich, europejskich i afrykańskich tradycji projektowych zmieszanych z elementami nowoczesnymi.

Książka wprowadza nas w świat architektury Kapsztadu powstałej w ciągu ostatnich 4 lat. Są to nie tylko budynki publiczne i kulturalne, ale również wiele restauracji, hoteli, przestrzeni prywatnych - domów, wszystko pokazane w rozdziałach. Zamieszczono także rzuty w celu ułatwienia wglądu w projekty.

Informacje od wydawcy związane z premierą książki 27 listopada 2007 roku (j. angielski):

CAPE TOWN ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN presents a city that offers an ideal skyline due to the majestically views of Table Mountain and the surrounding two oceans. During the 17th and 18th century Dutch and British settlers influenced South Africa’s capital with their varying methods of construction. Cape Town also became a centre of attraction for many other cultures that would leave their marks. Building projects slightly decreased during the apartheid era, which was then followed by an intensive phase of restoration and rehabilitation. Transforming the multicultural influenced harbour from its original 1860 design into a waterside attraction has made Cape Town even more popular for international tourists. Young working people were populating the business complex and offices converted into attractive lofts. New and spectacular buildings were authorised by foreign investors who were attracted by the agreeable climate and phenomenal views.

This book illustrates how internationally renowned architects have implemented their designs in Cape Town, in order for it to evolve into one of the world’s most fascinating cities that is very rich in contrast. Visitors from all over the world are not only attracted by the location but also because of the beautiful hotels and spas, restaurants, bars and beach houses. Developments include attractive public buildings as well as individually designed private homes, often with highly visible commemorations of the past and at the same time trend-setting. The urbanistic synthesis of tradition and modernity has been implemented perfectly in Cape Town. The city combines colonial flair with traces of futuristic tendencies which does not only fascinate those interested in architecture and design.