Description
The Rubik is a 27-storey mixed-use tower in the heart of Cape Town, combining luxury apartments, high-end office spaces, and retail areas. Designed by dhk Architects, its bold stacked-cubes design creates a dynamic and contemporary aesthetic. Strategically located at the corner of Loop and Riebeek Streets, it bridges the city’s financial district with its taller structures and the heritage district, characterized by smaller, historic buildings.
Saint-Gobain Glass solutions play a central role in enhancing both sustainability and occupant comfort:
- COOL-LITE® KNT 140 provides excellent solar protection.
- COOL-LITE® SKN 176 combines high light transmission with low solar gain, reducing cooling energy demands.
- COOL-LITE® ST 136 offers privacy with a slightly reflective appearance while maintaining optimal natural light.
These glazing solutions contribute to a comfortable, energy-efficient environment, making The Rubik a benchmark for modern urban architecture in South Africa. Its prime location provides easy access to Cape Town’s amenities, offering both an unrivalled lifestyle and business hub.
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COOL-LITE® KNT 140
COOL-LITE® KNT 140 is part of the COOL-LITE® KNT family of single-silver solar protection coatings, where the T stands for “temperable”, i.e., the product can be used both annealed and heat-treated for greater stock and design flexibility.
COOL-LITE® SKN 176 & 176 II
COOL-LITE® SKN 176 and SKN 176 II sets standards in terms of aesthetics and solar control function. Both coatings, respectively the annealed and to-be-tempered version have a neutral lively reflection aesthetic.
COOL-LITE® ST 136 & STB 136
As part of the COOL-LITE® ST family, COOL-LITE® ST 136 and STB 136 are characterized by their durability and ease of transformation for a full flexibility in application. It slightly reflective and neutral aesthetic seduce for a multitude of design.