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Panorama of Cape Town File 304-465-479
Cape Town city
structure #472302978building

Topaz

existing 86 m 25 floors 2006

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Tip Height86 m
Architectural Height86 m
Main Roof Height86 m
Roof Height86 m
Building Mass Height86 m
Floors25
Completion2006
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylepostmodern
Address170 Beach Road, Strand
Smart Address170 Beach Road Strand
CityCape Town
CountrySouth Africa
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-10

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  1. Photo 485-238-362
    Photo 485-238-362
    Kjetil Balog
  2. Photo 737-167-961
    Photo 737-167-961
    Kjetil Balog
  3. Photo 164-797-096
    Photo 164-797-096
    Kjetil Balog
  4. Photo 432-360-546
    Photo 432-360-546
    Kjetil Balog

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5 construction-phase photos across 2007.

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