On the prominent corner of Buitengracht and Strand Street, The Stoep proposes a reimagining of a disused parking lot at the edge of Cape Town’s historic Bo-Kaap.

Framing a new kind of threshold to the neighborhood, the project prioritizes shared-living models, affordable housing, and generous public interfaces as an alternative to purely profit-driven development.

A mix of unit types and communal spaces fosters social cohesion, while an active ground level invites the city in — reshaping the street edge with care, context, and long-term value.