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THE ONE

A Landmark Student Living Development student accommodation, the project
required completion before the
Redefining Urban Lifestyle in Stellenbosch 2025 student intake, resulting in an
extremely tight 18-month program.
This included lateral support,
bulk excavation, piling, and the
Overview complexity. The ground floor construction and finishing of 508
Located in the vibrant student town includes retail spaces, additional apartments plus external works.
of Stellenbosch, The One is one parking, apartments, service rooms,
of South Africa’s most ambitious and a substation. A gym and study The inclusion of a second base-
student accommodation develop- center also form part of the stu- ment added further complexity,
ments. Designed to integrate aca- dent-focused amenities. yet the project was delivered on
demic, social, and lifestyle needs, time—demonstrating WBHO’s
the project offers a safe, inclusive The first floor acts as a transfer commitment, resilience, and ability
environment for students. The slab, separating the building into to deliver excellence under pres-
development includes 508 luxury multiple residential towers. This sure.
units and a range of first-of-its-kind level introduces two lifestyle court-
amenities on the African continent. yards with a pool, landscaping, and
A key vision behind The One is seating areas—creating a modern
to promote a pedestrian-friendly, urban park atmosphere. Apartments
café-style culture that enhances the overlook the courtyards for a more
character of the town’s tree-lined open, natural living experience. Contract Information:
streets.
Levels 2 to 4 are fully residential, Client: Private Investors
Project Specifications comprising various studio units Engineer/Consultant:
The project features a double base- with high-end finishes and exposed Sutherland
ment, primarily for parking and concrete soffits. Access is provided Contract Value: ZAR 450M
service areas. A complex half-base- by four lifts and four staircases. Location: Stellenbosch,
ment includes gunite retaining Western Cape
walls and ramps, increasing both Construction Challenges Duration: 19 Months
parking and construction Given the seasonal nature of