April 29 2025 15:20
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
Blok, the experienced Cape Town developer which has become well-known for its carefully mastered design-led approach to urban living, has announced the launch of its 20th development, ONEONR, which is located in Cape Town’s historic De Waterkant neighbourhood.
This is Blok’s first development in De Waterkant, which is growing in popularity as a trendy place to live, work and play in. The area is known for a mix of cocktail bars and eateries, eclectic dance clubs, colourful cottages and vibrant guesthouses.
Blok explains that ONEONR will be a striking symbol of De Waterkant’s evolving story, where history and modernity meet “on the cobbled streets that have long inspired bold living”.
ONEONR render
Designed with a deep respect for its surroundings, ONEONR will reinterpret De Waterkant’s architectural charm using Blok’s signature contemporary lens. Heritage elements will be preserved to ensure that the development integrates seamlessly with its historic setting, while offering residents sweeping views of Table Mountain, the city skyline, and the Atlantic Ocean.
“In a neighbourhood known for breaking down walls, there are some we want to preserve,” says Blok’s Head of Marketing, Troy Squires.
Blok’s CEO Jacques van Embden says that ONEONR is a love letter to De Waterkant’s past and its future.
“Our intention was to create something that not only honours the area’s rich heritage but also introduces a progressive vision for urban living in Cape Town,” he says.
studio apartment
Van Embden’s vision for Blok is being realised through developments like ONEONR which stand out across Cape Town.
ONEONR will feature a mix of thoughtfully-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, starting from R1 995 000, as well as highly coveted Rowhouses and Penthouses. ONEONR invites residents to experience urban living where home is an extension of the vibrant streets.
downstairs retail
Amenities will include a proposed community-centred green space, a ground floor café and shops, 24-hour security, an expansive and gorgeous pool deck and pet-friendly homes.
“With De Waterkant’s ongoing popularity as a ‘15-minute city’ destination, ONEONR offers an unmatched opportunity to become part of a neighbourhood that continues to define Cape Town’s cultural pulse. A cobblestone’s throw away from the city centre,” according to Blok.
two-bed apartment
Two Five Five Architects describe the project as “a dynamic dialogue between the historical and the new”. By anchoring the development in preserved heritage fabric while introducing considered modern interventions, ONEONR will create an immersive, human-centred experience, prioritising public engagement through active street edges and communal spaces that extend the vibrancy of city life, they say.
ONEONR officially launched, April 23 this year and interested buyers can express their interest and shortlist their favourite apartments from May 7, ahead of reservation and sales opening on May 14.
Blok invites Property Flash‘s readers to be a part of its next chapter. Enjoy progressive design that honours the charm of the past, and innovative spaces that offer a new way of living.
ONEONR will become a proud citizen in a neighbourhood rich in history.
Those who are looking for their first home, an investment opportunity or if they would like to be a part of history in the making, can visit oneonr.co.za or contact sales@blok.co.za.
About Blok
Blok, an award-winning residential property developer, creates industry leading, intuitively designed urban apartments. Blok’s developments are located on the Atlantic Seaboard and in Cape Town’s city centre. With a decade of property development experience, Blok has become synonymous with creating beautifully designed homes that complement Cape Town’s dynamic cityscape.
Blok prides themselves on building thoughtfully designed apartments, creating human connection, impactful community initiatives and design for urban living. To enhance connected communities and reimagine public spaces, Blok actively empowers communities through urban interventions and NPO initiatives.
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