Commercial to rent
Elevate daily worklife in Foreshore — steps from MyCiTi and train, vibrant ground-floor retail (Food Lovers Market, Seattle Coffee), flexible 166 m² office with two bathrooms.
The Towers — 2 Heerengracht Street, Foreshore, Cape Town CBD
A landmark A-Grade office precinct, reimagined for how businesses work today.
The Towers is a three-tower office precinct sitting at the intersection of Heerengracht Street and Hertzog Boulevard, right in the pulse of Cape Town`s Foreshore business district. Formerly the Standard Bank Centre, the complex has been through a comprehensive refurbishment that`s brought it up to A-Grade standard while keeping over 40 years of CBD history and presence behind it — this is an established, proven address, not an unbuilt promise. Across its three interconnected towers, the precinct accommodates office space for more than 2,800 people, making it one of the larger and more recognisable commercial addresses on the Foreshore skyline.
Location & connectivity
Few addresses in Cape Town match this level of access. The Towers sits within walking distance of the MyCiTi Bus Hub and Cape Town Train Station, with the surrounding taxi network close at hand — and for teams or clients driving in, it`s minutes from both the N1 and N2 highways. The Cape Town Civic Centre and City Council offices are also right on the doorstep, useful for firms that deal with the city regularly. It`s the kind of location that removes commuting friction for staff and makes the building an easy, central meeting point for clients from anywhere in the metro.
Flexible space to suit the tenant
Floor plates range from compact suites to larger, full-floor footprints — recent availability in the building has spanned everything from ~260 m2 to close to 1,000 m2. That range means the building can accommodate a small professional practice on one floor and a full open-plan corporate operation on another, with layouts that can be configured or custom-fitted to the tenant`s way of working.
On-site convenience
- 2,500 m2 of integrated retail, anchored by Seattle Coffee Company and Food Lovers Market at ground level — genuinely useful for staff convenience and informal client meetings, not just a nice-to-have
- 1,600 secure parking bays at a ratio of 3.00 bays per 100 m2 (well above what many CBD buildings offer), with basement bays from R1,700/bay
- Ample hourly parking for visitors
- Standby water and fibre connectivity built in
- Storerooms available
Built green, built efficient
A 4-Star Green Star rated building with intelligent air-conditioning, energy-efficient lighting, grey-water systems, and smart lift management. For tenants increasingly expected to report on ESG credentials, that rating is a real, usable data point — not just a marketing line.
Security & wellness
24-hour security and controlled access support teams working early mornings, late evenings, or flexible schedules. Showers on every floor, modern bathrooms with a dedicated accessible facility, and covered, secure bike storage with racks all make the building genuinely easy to live in day to day, not just work in. The open-air public spaces along Hertzog Boulevard give staff a proper outdoor break, right at the base of the building.
Who it suits
Corporates, professional and financial services firms, and growing teams that want a recognisable CBD address with the transport access and building specification to match — without the premium pricing of the newest Foreshore developments.
Available now — 13th Floor
| Detail | |
| Size | 166 m2 |
| Condition | White box |
| Availability | Upon enquiry (1 month`s notice from current occupier) |
| Net Rental | R179.83/m2 |
| Rates | R20.17/m2 |
| CID Levy | R4.06/m2 |
| Gross Rental | R200.00/m2 |
| Operating Costs | N/A |
| Space2Spec | No |
| Parking Ratio | 3.00 bays/100 m2 |
| Basement Bay Rate | R1,700/bay |
A blank-canvas white box space on the 13th floor, ready for a tenant to fit out to their own specification. Building-wide backup power covers common areas, and both potable and grey water backup are in place — so operations keep running even through load-shedding or municipal water interruptions. Access is via Go City access control (R9.50 per user/month), with 24-hour security backed by cameras and on-site guards. Viewings need to be arranged in advance.
The bottom line
A refurbished, A-Grade landmark with unmatched transport connectivity, real on-site amenity, and sustainability credentials that hold up under scrutiny — a precinct built to perform for tenants over the long term, not just look good in a photo.
Listed for rent at R33,200
Foreshore is a vibrant, centrally located urban hub in Cape Town that offers residents unparalleled access to the city's business district, major transport links, and the iconic V&A Waterfront.
