Good Hope Centre, Exhibition hall and conference center in Cape Town, South Africa.
The Good Hope Centre features a distinct architectural design with two intersecting barrel-like roofs forming a large arch structure spanning 4,500 square meters.
Completed in 1976, the building was designed by architect Pier Luigi Nervi and constructed by Murray and Stewart company with assistance from local consulting engineers.
The venue held numerous significant events, including the Cape Town International Jazz Festival from 2000 to 2003 and multiple international sports championships.
The facility can accommodate up to 7,000 people for various gatherings, with recent plans for redevelopment incorporating retail spaces and underground parking.
At the time of construction, the Good Hope Centre contained the largest precast concrete roof cross-vault structure in the world.
Location: City of Cape Town
Architects: Antonio Nervi
Address: Sir Lowry Rd, Foreshore 8001
GPS coordinates: -33.92639,18.43111
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:28
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