Art Meets Architecture As Blok Launches ElevenOnB And Art On The Blok 2.0 – Open Art

Cape Town property developer Blok officially launched its 21st development, ELEVENONB, on Thursday evening 6 November 2025, marking the occasion with the unveiling of Art on the Blok 2.0 – Open Art, a freely accessible, open-air gallery in the heart of the West City.

Coinciding with First Thursdays, the event transformed the ELEVENONB site, the future home of the mixed-use residential and retail development, into an urban art park celebrating paint, ink, movement, and music. The evening showcased commissioned mural from Palm Black, and featured more than 20 artists, whose work will remain on display through February 2026.

The proudly local artists who are showcasing their work at the urban art park include Yolande Schoeman, Bongani Khumalo, Arthur Brigg, Ally Britz, Qhamani Bangani, Jako Pretorius – OKAJ, Tariq Munshi, Mathabela William Madiela - Digital Bushman, Thami Nzolo, Mpumelelo Buthelezi, Malebogo Molokoane, Adri Botha, Angelique Cornelison, Cassian Robbertze, Emily Rice, Endinalo Moni, Ruan Cornelissen, Jana Le Roux, Yvette Polovin, Jared Aufrichtig and Robert Rorich. 

The Open Art initiative builds on Blok’s long-standing commitment to integrating art into the built environment, reimagining how public spaces can foster accessibility and exchange.

“Art on the Blok has always been about connection,” says Jacques van Embden, CEO of Blok. “With Open Art, we’re inviting the public into the process, into the city itself, to experience how creativity can transform urban spaces and make them more open, more human, and more alive.”

Guest speaker Rashiq Fataar, CEO of Our Future Cities, joined the evening to reflect on how art and design contribute to inclusive city-building and the regeneration of Cape Town’s West City precinct.

ELEVENONB, located on the corner of Buiten and Loop Street, represents Blok’s continued investment in the area and its vision for accessible, design-led urban living.

ELEVENONB comprises 151 apartments, with prices starting at R1 795 000:

• 23 Compact Studio apartments.
• 50 Studio apartments.
• 17 Compact One-bedroom apartments.
• 24 One-bedroom apartments.
• 32 Two-bedroom apartments.
• 2 Three-bedroom apartments.
• 3 Penthouse apartments.

Ground floor spaces are dedicated to shops, co-working, and community interaction, with amenities including a privately-operated gym, laundry facilities, 24/7 security, a concierge and building manager (provided by Fluent), as well as back-up power for shared areas.

Intereted buyers are can now view all apartments information online and create a shortlist of their favourites ahead of sales going live on Tuesday, 11 November 2025.

Click here to find out more about ELEVENONB.