# Cape Town notable Class A buildings

> Cape Town's trophy roster is anchored by The Spire, Standard Bank Centre, FNB Portside.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/cities/cape-town/notable-buildings
**Page type:** city-topic
**Last updated:** 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- The Spire — Foreshore, 2024.
- Standard Bank Centre — CBD, 1986.
- FNB Portside — Foreshore, 2014.
- No. 1 Silo — V&A Waterfront, 2016.
- The Towers Cape Town — Foreshore, 2019.

## Key facts
- **city**: Cape Town
- **country**: South Africa
- **region**: EMEA
- **classARentLocal**: R180/sqm/mo · ≈ $10.8 PSF/yr USD
- **classARentUsd**: $11/sqft/yr
- **vacancy**: 12.4%
- **typicalLeaseYears**: 5
- **typicalRentFreeMonths**: 5
- **submarkets**: 5
- **primeYieldPct**: 8.6%
- **trophyBuildings**: 5

## FAQ
### Which is the most prestigious Class A building in Cape Town?
The Spire is the most-cited trophy benchmark in the Cape Town market.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/cape-town/notable-buildings), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.