Client: Philippi Village
Agency: In house
Location: Philippi Village, Cape Town, South Africa
Surface: 150 sqm
Duration: Indefinite
The National Development Plan (NDP), which is the pathway for social and economic integration in South Africa, paints a vision of integrated neighbourhoods where communities can learn, work and play. These integrated neighbourhoods should bridge the historic racial spatial divide through the creation of real estate solutions that are of mixed use and where people from all economic classes and races interact, socialise and exchange experiences and ideas. Philippi Village has shown bold and courageous visioning in establishing the first footprints of such an integrated development aimed at the professional and entrepreneurial community within Philippi, providing much needed space for entrepreneurs to grow their companies.
Through this development, the area is invigorated with work, trade and recreational activities and opportunities. Entrepreneurs are actively encouraged to cluster and collaborate to strengthen their businesses; stimulating local entrepreneurship and creating promising economic futures within Philippi. Businesses located within Philippi in turn offer job opportunities for residents in the area saving on travel time and money otherwise spent on commuting to and from work or seeking job opportunities.
Baz-Art have brought together artists; Focus Art, Yeti and Tatiana Hurn to paint wall panels with the theme of CHANGE thus beautifying the space, promoting community inclusion, making the walls speak up to the community and showing the power of public art.
