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The aparthotel group, BlackBrick, opened its Cape Town flagship in November, just ahead of the peak festive season.<\/p>\n
Located on Roodehek Street, the new BlackBrick Gardens hotel features 93 apartments and is housed in a former mid-century hat factory. The group says that the opening marks a significant step in its global expansion plans.<\/p>\n
Listen\/read: BlackBrick co-founder Jonathan Liebmann\u2019s global ambitions for the \u2018aparthotels\u2019 group<\/p>\n
According to BlackBrick, the new property is situated at the foot of Lion\u2019s Head and Table Mountain and is designed for the progressive nomad, contract professional, and modern traveler, offering a blend of short- and long-term stays.<\/p>\n
The exterior\u2019s heritage has been preserved, while the interior features a dramatically excavated central atrium to flood the space with natural light. Each apartment includes two balconies, a kitchenette, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a lounge.<\/p>\n
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The hotel incorporates an extensive array of amenities, including six food and beverage concepts. F&B partner Diego Silva introduced two dining concepts: atr\u00e1s, a refined, ingredient-driven restaurant located in the reception, and arriba, a sharing plates concept located on the rooftop terrace and pool deck.<\/p>\n
Other food and drink spaces include Max\u2019s Mezcal Bar, Lucy\u2019s Juice Bar, and a Minimalist Wine tasting lane, along with a coffee bar in partnership with Rosetta Roastery.<\/p>\n
Amenities also include co-working and meeting spaces, a Pilates studio, and a rooftop pool. The property offers the BB+ Membership platform, a curated experiences program giving members and locals access to art, wellness, and community events.<\/p>\n
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\nCo-founder Jonathan Liebmann says that Gardens is the \u201cprototype for where we\u2019re headed globally,\u201d with the model focusing on designing spaces where people can stay, work, and create.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
He also noted his passion for the project\u2019s goal of upliftment, transforming Roodehek Street into a hub of local partnerships and co-labs.<\/p>\n
BlackBrick currently has established locations in Johannesburg and Cape Town, with Umhlanga on the horizon and expansion to the USA next in line.<\/p>\n
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