Janina Lawrenson, Author at Citra

Architectural visualization of eFree homes with distinctive floating roofs positioned along a residential street, with greenery in the foreground and the residential estate extending into the background.

Architecture, Built, Development, Development Management, Featured, Main Contractor

eFree @ CentralBlue Emerald Village 2

The eFree homes in CentralBlue showcase innovative affordable housing using Citra Building Technology, featuring a distinctive floating roof design and prioritizing sustainability.

Benno Büeler and Joel Baur stand together in front of a building displaying a Rebuild Ukraine Conference poster.

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Joel Baur and Benno Büeler Represent Citra at Rebuild Ukraine Conference

Citra CEO Joel Baur and Chairman Benno Büeler represented the company at the Rebuild Ukraine Conference in Poland.

A newly finished Citra eHome stands between two unfinished eHomes.

Architecture, Built, Development, Development Management, Featured, Main Contractor

eHomes 2.0 @ CentralBlue Emerald Place

Building on its pioneering predecessor, eHomes 2.0 introduces significant advancements in construction technology and durability. Key features include fiber-reinforced plaster, reduced build times, and improved quality management.

Thoughts

The story behind the name Citra

Citra, a nod to Le Corbusier's visionary Maison Citröhan, embodies the spirit of innovation and efficiency. Just as the iconic architect sought to revolutionize housing with his groundbreaking designs, we strive to shape the future of living spaces.

Digital visualization of a new retail centre at CentralBlue.

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New Retail Centre Announced for CentralBlue Development

The CentralBlue development in Blue Downs, Cape Town is expanding with a new 8,000-square-metre retail centre. This community-focused hub will complement the homes Citra is building using Citra Building Technology.

CAHF Yearbook cover: An orange background with an outline of Africa filled with a grid of various buildings.

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Citra Sponsors CAHF’s 15th Anniversary Housing Finance in Africa Yearbook

Citra is proud to sponsor the Center for Affordable Housing Finance (CAHF) 2024 Yearbook, a comprehensive publication exploring the root causes of affordable housing challenges across Africa.

Cheryl Hillman and panelists at the AUHF 2024 Conference, holding their yearbooks.

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Citra Participates in AUHF Conference 2024 Panel on Alternative Building Technologies

Citra's Development Director, Cheryl Hillman, joined industry leaders at the AUHF Conference in Zanzibar for a panel discussion on alternative building methods for affordable housing across Africa.

Aerial view of Swiss Connection attendees in safety gear visiting a newly completed Citra eHome 2.0 site.

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Swiss Connection Event at CentralBlue

The Swiss Connection event in the Western Cape brought together over 40 Swiss business owners and entrepreneurs. Highlights included speeches, a site visit to the ongoing construction of 27 eHomes and a networking lunch.

News, Press

Frankfurter Allgemeine: The Gap Widens in Cape Town

Discover how Citra is addressing South Africa's housing crisis. Read the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung article to learn more about Citra's groundbreaking approach.

Architecture, Built, Featured, Hotel, Modular, Specialised Subcontractor

The Hazendal Hotel

Discover the architectural marvel of Hotel Hazendal, where Citra Building Technology brings stunning arches to life.