Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry Cape Town is the Mother City’s leading premium work-play-and-stay hub — a beautifully restored 1904 heritage building at 1 Sand Hill Road, Green Point, just 10 minutes’ walk from the V&A Waterfront, where old world charm meets modern sophistication in bespoke workspaces built in a historic building on the border of Green Point. The Ideas Cartel ecosystem at The Old Foundry encompasses premium coworking, private offices and enterprise suites, boardrooms and meeting rooms, a boutique hotel, the Cartel Cafe, a rooftop, and a gym — all within a single building that, as one corporate member put it, has made their office a destination by combining meetings, events, after-work drinks, and partner accommodation under the same roof.

The Building: 1904 Heritage Restored for the Modern Workforce

The Old Foundry is one of Green Point’s most significant heritage buildings — an industrial site dating to 1904, sympathetically restored by Ideas Cartel to preserve the character of the original structure while equipping it with modern coworking and hospitality infrastructure. The building sits on the border of Green Point and the Cape Town CBD, close to the V&A Waterfront — giving it an ideal position for business travellers, digital nomads, and Cape Town-based companies who need proximity to both the CBD and the city’s premier hospitality and retail precinct.

One TripAdvisor guest described the stay at the Old Foundry as like living in a fairytale, praising the authenticity of the 1904 established Foundry and the friendly staff. The fact that they kept the authenticity of the 1904 established Foundry just shows the historical value they kept when restoring and transforming the building. Another reviewer noted the modern facility with all comforts, great city view, and quiet area location where you can go out alone even in the evening without any problems, with many places for all tastes nearby and a 10 minutes walk to the Waterfront.

Coworking: Hot Desks, Monthly Passes, and Private Offices

Ideas Cartel’s coworking offering at The Old Foundry covers the full spectrum of flexible workspace needs:

Day Pass — R200/day (ex. VAT), access Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00. All the benefits of coworking, on a pay-as-you-use basis.

Monthly Coworking Pass — R2,000/month (ex. VAT). Hot desks, business address, 24/7 access and security, communal kitchens, bathrooms and shower facilities, open lounges, meeting rooms at reduced rates, cleaning service, courier receiving, Ideas Cartel app access.

Part-Time Monthly Pass — R1,000/month (ex. VAT). For those wanting 1–3 hours/day of access without a full monthly commitment.

Weekly Pass — R1,000/week (ex. VAT). For travelling professionals.

Dedicated Desks — R3,500/month (ex. VAT). A fixed desk that’s yours without losing the potential for meaningful interaction.

Private Offices and Enterprise Suites — for teams from 1 to 30–150 employees, with flexible leases, customisable spaces, shared reception, business address, communal amenities, 20 Mbps uncapped Wi-Fi, a generator, and reciprocity across all Ideas Cartel locations.

Boardrooms, Meeting Rooms, and Event Spaces

Ideas Cartel offers a selection of meeting rooms, boardrooms, and event venues across its Green Point locations — from the historic Old Foundry and the neighbouring 74 Prestwich Street (Ideas Cartel+) in the Foundry Courtyard. For events, Ideas Cartel’s offering extends to:

• Business brunches and product launches
• Social gatherings and film shoots
• Intimate birthday parties and social shindigs (via the rooftop pool at its 113 Loop Street venue)
• Rooftop events with city skyline views
• Private dining and celebration events

From business brunches and product launches, to social shindigs and film shoots — Ideas Cartel offers a selection of restaurants, bars and rooftops for rent. You can arrange it yourself, or we can call in the pros.

The Boutique Hotel: Rooms with Netflix and Nespresso

The Old Foundry Hotel component provides boutique accommodation within the Ideas Cartel building — rooms with Netflix and Nespresso, clean and comfortable, with the full Ideas Cartel lifestyle ecosystem accessible from within the building. The hotel is particularly appealing for business travellers who want to combine their accommodation and workspace under one roof.

Corporate Retreats

Ideas Cartel offers structured corporate retreat packages at The Old Foundry and at their Sonnekus Boutique Hotel in Kalk Bay:

Quick Connect (2 nights/3 days) — for leadership group meetings and short strategic sessions.

Corporate Catalyst (3 nights/4 days) — longer strategic workshops and team building, with leisure activities including high tea at the Sonnekus tea room.

Executive Escape — the premium package, including in-room massages and kayaking with penguins.

Day bookings available on request.

The Cartel Club: A Global Membership Collective

The Cartel Club is Ideas Cartel’s membership programme — providing preferential rates and members’ spaces across the Ideas Cartel ecosystem of coworking spaces, lounges, boutique hotels, restaurants, rooftop pools, and gyms. Members include dynamic business people, Freelancers, Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Business Travelers across Tech and IT, Finance, Marketing, Media, and Hospitality.

The Lionhead Testimonial: A Corporate Member’s Perspective

Ideas Cartel’s most compelling corporate endorsement comes from Lionhead, a Cape Town business: “Moving to Ideas Cartel has been a game changer for our business — our dedicated office has allowed us to enjoy all the benefits of the Ideas Cartel community and hospitality, while retaining our corporate identity, privacy & security. Our ability to host meetings, events, afterwork drinks as well as put our partners up in the hotel — all from within the same building — has made Lionhead a destination.”

Location and Contact Information

Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry is at 1 Sand Hill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 — 10 minutes’ walk from the V&A Waterfront.

Tel: 021 824 1782 | 021 140 8779
WhatsApp: 071 045 2455
Email: in**@*********el.com
Instagram: @ideascartel

For coworking bookings, office enquiries, hotel reservations, event hire, and corporate retreat packages, visit Ideas Cartel’s official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where is Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry located in Cape Town?
A: Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry is located at 1 Sand Hill Road, Green Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001. The venue is just 10 minutes’ walk from the V&A Waterfront, on the border of Green Point and the Cape Town CBD.

Q: How much does coworking cost at Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry?
A: Coworking starts at R200/day (ex. VAT) for a day pass with Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00 access. Monthly coworking passes are R2,000/month (ex. VAT) and include hot desks, business address, 24/7 access and security, communal amenities, and meeting rooms at reduced rates. Dedicated desks cost R3,500/month (ex. VAT).

Q: What facilities are included in The Old Foundry building?
A: The Old Foundry encompasses premium coworking, private offices and enterprise suites, boardrooms and meeting rooms, a boutique hotel, the Cartel Cafe, a rooftop, and a gym — all within a single building. Members and guests can access meetings, events, after-work drinks, and accommodation under one roof.

Q: Can Ideas Cartel at The Old Foundry host corporate events and retreats?
A: Yes, Ideas Cartel offers meeting rooms, boardrooms, and event venues for business brunches, product launches, social gatherings, film shoots, rooftop events, and private dining. They also offer structured corporate retreat packages ranging from 2 nights/3 days (Quick Connect) to 4 days (Corporate Catalyst) and premium Executive Escape packages.

Q: Does The Old Foundry have boutique hotel accommodation?
A: Yes, The Old Foundry Hotel provides boutique accommodation within the Ideas Cartel building, with rooms featuring Netflix and Nespresso. The hotel is particularly appealing for business travellers who want to combine their accommodation and workspace under one roof.

Q: What is the history of The Old Foundry building?
A: The Old Foundry is one of Green Point’s most significant heritage buildings, an industrial site dating to 1904. It has been sympathetically restored by Ideas Cartel to preserve the character of the original structure while equipping it with modern coworking and hospitality infrastructure.

Q: What is The Cartel Club membership?
A: The Cartel Club is Ideas Cartel’s membership programme providing preferential rates and members’ spaces across the Ideas Cartel ecosystem of coworking spaces, lounges, boutique hotels, restaurants, rooftop pools, and gyms. Members include dynamic business people, Freelancers, Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, and Business Travelers across various industries.

Q: Does Ideas Cartel offer private offices for larger teams?
A: Yes, Ideas Cartel offers private offices and enterprise suites for teams from 1 to 30–150 employees. These include flexible leases, customisable spaces, shared reception, business address, communal amenities, 20 Mbps uncapped Wi-Fi, a generator, and reciprocity across all Ideas Cartel locations.

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