Projects

Owl Street Milpark

Ricci Polacks' first development in the area, a 27 loft development in the old Chubb security buildings on Owl Street, was the first of its kind in Johannesburg, starting a revival of true New York style loft living. Ricci carved the old factory and offices into multi level, industrial style lofts, incorporating wherever possible original elements such as hoists and old goods lifts into the new apartments. The Refinery, and Ricci’s other developments in the area, embraced the ideals of sustainable building practice with much of the material initially gutted from the buildings later being re-used. The Refinery became home to an avante guard community of artists and media professionals and received extensive media coverage.

Frost Street Milpark

The Lipton factory in Milpark, once a bustling hub of industry, stood as a testament to a bygone era. With its sturdy brick walls, towering windows, and intricate ironwork, it was a relic of the past that seemed to hold stories within its very foundations. Rather than allowing this historical gem to fade into obscurity, developers saw an opportunity to breathe new life into its worn walls.

The property was subdivided into AFDA Film School and Frost Street Lofts

Large windows that were once a necessity for efficient factory work now serve as portals, flooding the interiors with natural light. 

Solomon Street Johannesburg

 Home - New Braamfontein Lofts 

The old Johannesburg post office and the surrounding Telkom buildings have been the focus of Ricci’s creative hand. He took on a site comprising 35 000m2 of  industrial buildings and created 3 Separate complexes in a combined scheme. The Exchange, Sontonga Lofts and New Braamfontein Lofts all share gardens and security.

 The transformation of this old factory into loft apartments stands as a testament to the power of architectural imagination and innovation. It illustrates that history need not be lost; it can be revitalized and given new purpose. The fusion of industrial relics with contemporary design has birthed a living space that celebrates the past while embracing the present—a harmonious coexistence that enriches both residents and the surrounding community. 

Waterfall City

Midrand

Eugen Arnold studied Construction Management and has been involved in the construction industry for the last 34 Years. His most recent positions was as the Contracts Manager on three High Density Luxury Developments namely, Kikuyu, Polofields and Munyaka all in the greater Waterfall Area, Midrand.

Ø Kikuyu – 1270 Apartments Estimated Value R 1,524 Billion – USD 102 Million

Ø Munyaka – 5020 Apartments Estimated Value R 10 Billion – USD 725 Million

Ø Polofields - 2700 Apartments Estimated Value R 3 Billion – USD 210 Million

Waterfall Estate

Midrand

Eugen Arnold studied Construction Management and has been involved in the construction industry for the last 34 Years. His most recent positions was as the Contracts Manager on three High Density Luxury Developments namely, Kikuyu, Polofields and Munyaka all in the greater Waterfall Area, Midrand.

Ø Kikuyu – 1270 Apartments Estimated Value R 1,524 Billion – USD 102 Million

Ø Munyaka – 5020 Apartments Estimated Value R 10 Billion – USD 725 Million

Ø Polofields - 2700 Apartments Estimated Value R 3 Billion – USD 210 Million

Mount Frere

A development of 472 houses by Applewood. Applewood’s strength lies in the company’s ability to complete projects on time, within budget to a desired quality standard. They make use of a number of construction management tools and strategies in order to achieve these objectives. These include construction management software, project management software & Google Sheets. Applewood has established a strong network of strategic alliances that include various professional disciplines including Town planning, Professional Engineering Services, Quantity Surveying, Building Contractors and Sub Contractors. 

Delft Cape Town

A community project of 1012 houses

Charles Wilson and his team have built up experience in working on community based projects. They identify skills within communities and create employment opportunities to suit the existing skills. They always endeavour to spend as much of the development capital available for projects within the community, ensuring that as much capital as possible remains within the community.

  COMPLETED PROJECTS

Subsidy Houses - Villiersdorp - Sub-Contracted to Yehtu  Projects

Highlands Village - Phase 1 - 99 Medium Income Houses - Mitchell's   Plein

Highlands Village - Phase 2 - 51 Medium Income Houses - Mitchell's Plein

Scottsville CRU - Refurbish 66 Housing Units - Kraaifontein 

Additional Classrooms to Schools in Wittebome, Khayelitsha and   Kraaifontein 

Ilitha Labantu - Subsidy   Housing - Peoples Housing Process   (PHP 

Subsidy Housing - Zwelitheba Worcester

Jan Smuts Ave Saxonwold

Ricci Polack co-founded, designed and built an active birth unit in Saxonwold, Johannesburg called Genesis Clinic. Created to take the sterility of a hospital environment out of women’s birth experiences, the conversion of a beautiful old Saxonwold home and the development of a new medical wing on the premises are more reminiscent of a five star hotel than a medical institution.