Arowana
A luxury seaside retreat in Camps Bay, contextually defined by its unparalleled Atlantic Ocean vistas and articulated by refined luxury and a custom-perforated façade.
Bedroom
27 bedrooms
Bathroom
27 bathroom
Area
2140 m²
Address
Camps Bay, Cape Town
Property Description
Arowana was conceptualised as a direct architectural response to its extraordinary Camps Bay setting. The design narrative establishes a compelling tectonic dialogue between the grounded, dark-stone plinth and the lighter, upper volumes.
The key to the façade articulation is the use of custom-perforated bronze screening. This signature element, featuring the Arowana fish motif, is integrated into the structure's expression, serving concurrently as passive solar control, a unifying aesthetic theme, and a sophisticated layer of privacy for the terraces. The structure is defined by its ability to maximise view corridors while mitigating direct solar heat gain through this custom-engineered screening.
This exclusive property defines high-end hospitality on the Atlantic Seaboard. Each of the 27 luxury suites is meticulously designed for spatial efficiency and elevated comfort, ensuring a unique retreat. The structure is celebrated for its highly detailed material palette, which moves from the robust, dark natural stone at the base—grounding the building—to the warm, textured bronze screens above.
The hotel's amenity spaces are strategically programmed to enhance the guest experience, culminating in a spectacular rooftop feature that reclaims the site's most valuable asset—the horizon.
Key Features
Signature Bronze Screens: Custom-designed, laser-cut bronze screens featuring the Arowana fish motif, providing passive solar control and defining the building's unique architectural identity.
Rooftop Bar & Infinity Pools offering an uninterrupted visual dialogue with the Atlantic Ocean and the Twelve Apostles mountain range.
Cocktail and Champagne Lounge, a defined social volume with bespoke finishes.
Conservatory Lounge, engineered as a light-filled extension of the public space, designed for passive enjoyment.
Wellness Spa, a dedicated zone for somatic renewal and tranquillity.
Gym, fully appointed within a clearly demarcated fitness volume.
Fine Dining Restaurant, designed with acoustic integrity to host a world-class culinary offering.
Secure Underground Parking, a crucial subterranean service volume.
Private Balconies, integral to the façade design, providing an uninterrupted threshold to the surrounding landscape from every suite.