Office Space The Brickworks, Salt River, Salt River

Salt River’s industrial past breathes through the bones of The Brickworks, a 1950s textile warehouse turned vibrant commercial hub. With its original purpose tied closely to the area’s manufacturing heyday — made possible by the railway junction that put Salt River on the industrial map — the site has evolved, but never lost its authenticity. In 2015, under the vision of Dawie Swart and with the backing of Construct Capital, the space was given a new lease on life. SVA International led the redesign, carefully retaining key industrial elements while introducing clean, urban lines, new shading, and pedestrian-friendly street access. The result is a space that still feels honest, but now meets the energy of today’s Cape Town.

Now home to everything from design-focused retailers to art supply stores and early-stage tech ventures, The Brickworks offers more than just square meterage. It offers relevance. Businesses based here benefit from the precinct’s rising status as a creative corridor between the CBD and Observatory, with easy access to Victoria Road, Salt River Circle, and the Salt River Station. Whether you’re in food, fashion, tech, or trade — there’s a tangible sense of momentum here.