The building was originally constructed as a showcase for the Natal Bank in Joburg. It's architecture can be described as "Edwardian Eclectic" with elements of the Edwardian, Victorian and Art Deco building styles. After being abandoned in the 1980's, it was purchased by the Heritage Foundation for R1 ... along with a hefty unpaid tax bill. Sold and resold a few more times, it was recently purchased by a developer and heritage building expert who accompanied us on our Past Experiences Ka-Ching Tour of the Marshalltown area of the CBD.
He invited us inside the building to show us the "before".
This grand space is going to be restored and repurposed as an Austrian style coffee shop!
The vault downstairs will be an international bookstore.
art deco touches
a French trompe l'oeil ceiling in the entry foyer.
perfect for a coffee bar!
Can't wait to see the "after"!
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