Lamson Paragon - Cape Town Science Centre Observatory, Cape Town, Western Cape Architect: Max POLICANSKY

Date: 1946 : 2011 Type: Offices Status: Adaptive re-use Street: 370B Main Road

Coordinates: Alt: 36m

Notes: An office block in front of an existing factory, which was extended and which itself had an allowance for vertical extension on a flat concrete roof which was used as an interim proposal as an amenity for office staff. Building entered from Main Road, under a showroom. This building provided a facade behind which certain factory spaces function. (Righini 1977:53) Refurbished for the Cape Town Science Centre in 2011. See CTSC History. (Arthur Radburn, April 2024)

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Front elevation Ref: Righini 1977:53 Photographer: Unidentified