The Kine Centre is a prominent modernist skyscraper located in the heart of Johannesburg’s Central Business District. Completed in 1974 on the historic site of the former Empire Theatre, the building rises to a height of 123 metres and spans 25 floors of office space. Originally designed as a mixed-use facility, it housed several large retail stores, a 10-screen cinema complex with seating for 2,500, and two levels of underground parking. Though the cinema was mothballed in 2004, the building remains a landmark in the city’s skyline, known for its distinctive architecture and strategic location.

Today, the Kine Centre is undergoing a transformative redevelopment as part of the Kine Centre Precinct project, which aims to convert its office floors into 520 high-quality social housing units. This initiative reflects a broader effort to revitalize Johannesburg’s inner city by repurposing existing infrastructure to meet growing residential needs