View from the top

So there is a scheme in the making to convert one of the penthouses into a coffee shop with a viewing deck. I'm curious to find out how feasible this idea is and if people would support this idea? one thing i know for sure is that the view from up there is breath-taking!

Ponte Pics

So i know the highlight of this blog will be the awesome pictures of Ponte...

Here are some old photo's from September 2007. The building was provisionally sold to Investagain (Selvan & Ayyoub) in May that year. They started renovations at their sole risk and in hope of accumulating enough capital and awareness to propel the project further but much to their and many investors dismay the deal fell through by December 2007.

Internal stairwell feature

Internal steel fire escape stairwell

View from the 51st floor

Ponte's odd side

The elusive tower

More to follow. . .

Introduction

When asked to draw a skyline of Jozi city the outcome is synonymous with a a few squiggles and a tall rectangular box jutting out.. This 'box' has had many names over the years and is always surrounded with controversy.

As a jozi resident Ponte has always held a special place in my heart, from its brutality in architecture to its whimsical associations.

This blog is dedicated to the future revival of this icon in hope of reminding people what Ponte symbolises to Jo'burgers and the world.