Ponte City Apartments: Lessons in Urban Planning

In this video, we explore the history and architecture of Ponte City Apartments, a towering residential building in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Designed in a brutalist style in the 1970s, the building was intended to be a symbol of progress and luxury in the heart of the city. However, due to a combination of factors, including apartheid, high levels of poverty and unemployment, and flawed architectural design, Ponte City fell into a state of decline.
We examine the changes that were made to the building in a major renovation in 2009, which transformed it into a desirable living space for young professionals. Join us as we delve into the fascinating story of Ponte City Apartments.
00:00 Intro
00:49 The Architecture
02:07 What Went Wrong?
04:14 Ways It Can Be Improved
05:13 2009 Renovation
05:44 Final Thoughts
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[@reoagilephetlhu1619]

Yeah. The renovations look nice. And the area in general has been cleaned up.

[@riteshchouksey4897]

Did building field architecturally ?

[@LetsTalkArchitecture]

Yeah I studied architecture

[@McBullart]

Great content

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Thank you! Appreciate it

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[@rhys5567]

Bit harsh. I thought it was a great video.

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