Blok, the award-winning Cape Town property developer, proudly marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of building human connection, advocating for urban living and producing thoughtfully designed homes.
Over the past ten years, Blok has reimagined city living through people-centred architecture, neighbourhood-first thinking, and a powerful commitment and a movement towards city living that enables connection and a sense of community and culture.
“Breaking new ground isn’t just a phase – it’s a philosophy,” says Jacques van Embden, CEO of Blok. “And for ten years, we’ve lived it.”
Since 2014, Blok has broken new ground literally and figuratively, by building 20 developments, creating over 1 000 homes and shaping multiple neighbourhoods from Sea Point to the City Bowl.
Each development reflects Blok’s belief that great design can drive meaningful change. Every building is a unique response to its environment, rooted in thoughtful architecture, trend analysis, and a deep understanding of its surroundings.
Blok believes that a modern apartment extends beyond the front door and a home is more than four walls – they create spaces that enable connection, support the community, champion local businesses and reflect the way people truly want to live.
For over a decade, they have reimagined public spaces through creative design that brings communities together. Since 2014, Blok has laid the foundations (literally) for homes and focused on building thoughtfully designed urban apartments in vibrant, well-connected neighbourhoods. Their belief in making cities more liveable, walkable and community-oriented is a commitment that has them walking the talk.
Blok’s 20 developments are designed with connection in mind, and the neighbourhood first. They play an active role in their neighbourhoods long after a building is finished – creating thoroughfares and walkways, shared gardens, shopping destinations, delis and cafés. With urban interventions like a local free-to-visit art gallery and mural art on Cape Town’s promenade, Blok aims to bring neighbourhoods together and foster a sense of community. These initiatives include street furniture, a park rehabilitation project, charity get-togethers, mountain safety, and ongoing beach clean-up activities. Because they don’t just build homes. They build neighbourhoods.
These initiatives reflect Blok’s core belief: city living doesn’t start or end at your front door, it’s everything in between, too.
“As we celebrate this milestone, we’re humbled by the trust placed in us by residents, partners, and the city itself,” says Jacques. “Our journey is defined by the spaces we’ve created the neighbourhoods we’ve become a part of and the city we continue to shape together. Ten years on, it’s deeply rewarding to see how our developments have sparked conversations, fostered communities, and inspired new ways of living in Cape Town.”
Blok is committed to building connection, not only with the neighbourhood and the community, but also their homeowners. From purchasing your new home, to the handover of your keys, Blok is with you every step of the way.
Honey, you’re home.
Watch Blok’s 10 Year Journey here.
