The V&A Waterfront’s Silo District is set to become Cape Town’s newest art, culture and design district. The Silo District is developed around the historic grain silo–turned–Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, which is nearing completion and opens in late September.
This month a number of the district’s retailers opened their doors: GUILD, jewellery designer Kirsten Goss, fashion designer Kat van Duinen, lifestyle botanist Opus, and Glasshouse Rejuvenation, a high-end beauty salon.
Joining them later in the year will be The Yard, an all-day pan-Asian inspired eatery; Si!, a Spanish and African infused gastronomy pub, and internationally known audio-visual experts Bang & Olufsen. The new concept Radisson Red Hotel will open in the Silo District in September, and the District is already home to eateries such as Woolworths’ NOW NOW, Sushi Box, the Granary Café and the Willaston Bar located within the prestigious Silo Hotel, as well as a Virgin Active Classic Club.
“The V&A Waterfront has taken a three-pronged approach to development at the Silo District, focusing on providing a mixed-use space in which people can live, work and play. Our residential and commercial office offerings have been well known for a while, but our lifestyle and leisure plans for the district are also reaching fruition,” said David Green, CEO of the V&A Waterfront.
“With Zeitz MOCAA at its core, we wanted the Silo District’s retail offering to reflect the creativity, design, art and culture embodied by the museum. Today’s opening is a small teaser focused on our retailers, and a preview of what to expect from our Grand Opening in September, when Zeitz MOCAA opens to the public and final few retailers open,” added Green.
The Silo District will be home to:
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz Mocaa) – Opening September 2017 – The mission – collect, preserve, research, and exhibit cutting edge contemporary art from Africa and its Diaspora
Lifestyle retailers
GUILD – Open – A multi-faceted store and studio, as well as the Southern Guild Gallery. Created by Trevyn and Julian McGowan
Kat van Duinen – Open – Luxury leather designs
Kirsten Goss – Open – Jewellery designer Kirsten Goss is the creative force
Opus – Open – Specialising in botanical installations, the Opus flower shop is the brainchild of Marissa Pretorius – signature, potless gardens inspired by kokedama
Glasshouse Rejuvenation – Open – This unisex salon prides itself on its state-of-the art grooming treatments – eyelash extensions, 6D micro-blading, pedicure spa
Bang & Olufsen – Opening by September 2017 – High-end audio-visual experts
Up Cycles – Open – Cape Town’s only drop-and-go bicycle rental company
Eateries & food offerings
Sushi Box – Open – laid-back, stylish restaurant, or take home
NOW NOW – Open- Woolworths’ new concept eatery
Lindt Chocolate Studio – Open – new Lindor flavours
The Yard – Opening by September 2017 – Pan-Asian inspired eatery
Si! – Opening by September 2017 – Spanish and African infused gastronomy pub
Hotels
The Silo Hotel – Open – Unparalleled luxury and views of Cape Town
Radisson Red Hotel – Opening September 2017 – Carlson Rezidor’s upscale concept hotel
What: The V&A Waterfront’s Silo District
Where: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa
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