The project

Telfair Views Apartments

Telfair, Mauritius

Telfair Views Apartments is the first residential development to emerge within Moka’s city centre, marking a key milestone in the evolution of the Telfair precinct. Conceived as part of a broader vision for a compact, walkable and mixed-use urban district, the project introduces contemporary apartment living that is deeply connected to its surroundings—both spatially and socially—while reinforcing a strong sense of community and permanence within the city fabric.

The architecture adopts a contemporary yet contextual language, balancing a clear urban presence with environmental sensitivity. Shaped by the geometry of the wider masterplan, the building’s façades along the amphitheatre edge and eastern frontage follow subtle curved lines derived from Telfair’s oval urban form. This considered articulation softens the massing, responds to key sightlines and ensures continuity with the surrounding public realm, allowing the building to sit naturally within its setting.

Environmental comfort has been a central driver of the design. A vertical atrium skylight brings natural daylight deep into the heart of the building, illuminating circulation spaces and benefiting adjacent apartments. Combined with a cross-ventilation strategy across the units, this approach enhances indoor comfort while reducing reliance on artificial lighting and mechanical cooling. Basement parking preserves the quality of the ground-level public spaces, while the inclusion of electric vehicle charging stations reflects a forward-looking approach to mobility.

The development comprises 60 apartments, offering a diverse mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as six penthouses located on the top floor. Designed for modern living, the layouts prioritise functionality, spatial clarity and natural light. Open-plan living areas extend onto generous balconies, covered terraces or, in some cases, open-to-sky outdoor spaces, reinforcing the connection between interior and exterior living.

Located within a highly connected urban ecosystem, Telfair Views Apartments benefits from immediate access to retail, dining, leisure, education and cultural amenities, all within a pedestrian-friendly environment. Well linked to the wider island and set within a LEED-ND certified neighbourhood, the project contributes meaningfully to the creation of a vibrant, resilient and liveable city centre. More than a residential building, Telfair Views Apartments forms an integral part of Moka’s evolving urban identity, embodying a thoughtful approach to placemaking and contemporary Mauritian urban living. “

Year

2025

Status

Completed

Scope

Architecture

Expertise

Residential