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This allows for a wide range of projects across a wide range of scales and levels of detail design. Through expertise in the field and collaboration TERRA + offers the ability to deal with projects ranging from Masterplan development, both urban and rural, right down to landscape architectural detail design. We have a clear understanding that for any project to develop positively it has to be rooted in its context, this does not only relate to the natural environment but the urban context too. Whilst engaging in practical aspects of projects, the aspects of research remain a strong element in the office, with design-based questions arising and challenges explored on an academic level. We believe that it is through the trans-disciplinary approach that a project is truly successful. 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This was an intensive and continuous process where all aspects were considered, including site context, accessibility, needs of the used and sustainability. TERRA+ were involved not only for the soft-landscaping but had input in the hard-landscaping and layout. The design intent was that all roads are pedestrian friendly streets. There was a clear understanding that there would be no sidewalks and people will be dominant of vehicular traffic. This would allow a soft edge of planting to “encroach over the edges and so further soften the street edge and “blur” the defined road edge making cars and driver slightly uncomfortable. This subtle discomfort slows down traffic and allows pedestrians to occupy the streets safely https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165650173-USPG89ML5F2WYKWV1GNK/Tokai+estate+website3.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165640349-CIH8KKE6V1SJ0XUY5KKQ/Tokai+estate+website4.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165676978-OF83HOV5NMXD87S0HRLU/Tokai+estate+website5.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165667963-NUM8R5A94B0LI8JW8NFK/Tokai+estate+website6.jpg Tokai Estate Planting plan clubhouse courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165704728-G199PVZKSY8FJFS1SBQ4/Tokai+estate+website7.jpg Tokai Estate Overall Planting strategy and Vision The planting vision was to create a vibrant ecosystem that would provide interest throughout the year while being low maintenance. 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The design intent was to used a combination of decidiuous (Populus simonii) and evergreen(Syzygium cordatum) tree on the main road to provide a sense of avenue all year round. The side roads were planted with a decidious tree species (Celtis sinensis) to provide shade in the summer months and sunlight in winter. Erythrina lysistemon has been planted as a feature tree due to its striking red orange flowers in winter and spring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165785093-GK2JR3TGKCWF80I7GN4W/Tokai+estate+website15.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165759432-MJMXIJSTNJW1MESXV273/Tokai+estate+website12.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165756879-NBWPCQYOIG9T4UBVFMA5/Tokai+estate+website13.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165774846-KNDIRBL6DWIJXN3KB2RK/Tokai+estate+website14.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165811490-Z8OIATN4K4QSKKA6BI14/Tokai+estate+website16.jpg Tokai Estate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1694165823428-TWQBVDABVK4E2UZP5XUL/Tokai+estate+website17.jpg Tokai Estate The management of storm-water and irrigation should be seen as one system with comprehensive recharge of storm-water and management of best practice irrigation systems to limit transpiration. The rain monitors on the estate help adjusting the day to day irrigation regime to avoid over-watering. The irrigation system is checked regularly to avoid overspraying and bare dry patches. 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Nestled on the north-facing slopes of the Vlakkenberg Mountain Ridge, the development orients itself towards the breathtaking views of the pristine Orange Kloof Nature Reserve. Applegarth Housing Development embodies a contemporary approach to harmonizing with its beautiful and natural surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688653976353-CU6M40YN6LBO1DD2S2CI/Website+template4.jpg Applegarth The landscape design philosophy meticulously considered the natural patterns of streams and existing tree lines, seamlessly incorporating them into the overall layout. The heart of the design revolves around the rehabilitation of a wetland area, creating an internal space with meandering paths that offer complete freedom to immerse oneself in the natural surroundings. Circulation routes and hard-landscaped elements were purposefully designed to respond to the natural character of Hout Bay, seamlessly blending with the modern architecture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688653984519-41T8IMVJ0JHSIV9GOOST/Website+template5.jpg Applegarth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688653990715-NMN69DSTHKE2VHSSWB8F/Website+template6.jpg Applegarth Natural stone paving and cladding elements, mirroring the colours and textures of the mountain stone, serve as feature elements, adding moments of surprise and delight throughout the development. Plant and tree choices align with the intended uses of various areas, ensuring street verges exhibit seasonal variety, and rehabilitated areas flourish with plants suited to re-created conditions, all indigenous and preferably endemic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688653996457-37KYX5D3Q7NYFOAUSG6N/Website+template7.jpg Applegarth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688654012066-U6JI29THFHCJ0P83ZO1W/Website+template8.jpg Applegarth The user experience is integral to the design philosophy, emphasizing pedestrian movement and creating a synergistic whole between hard and soft landscaping. This unique and distinctive character defines Applegarth, offering an integrated experience with nature. Envisioned as a reflection of the natural environment and Cape Mountain backdrop, the built environment of Applegarth Estate prioritizes an aesthetic that seamlessly 'blends' into its surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688654012624-BSL59PBY4X9PXKDB349A/Website+template9.jpg Applegarth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688654019318-C6FLNG5O5KCMVVUZ8EB2/Website+template10.jpg Applegarth Envisioned as a reflection of the natural environment and Cape Mountain backdrop, the built environment of Applegarth Estate prioritizes an aesthetic that seamlessly 'blends' into its surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688654190884-FUTMRA3BVC62LU2G22UK/201812_ApplegarthEstate168.jpg Applegarth http://www.terraplus.co.za/-read daily 0.75 2023-12-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/22e4174b-c081-401a-9ca3-a229c679c061/OS23_Terra%2B_25+%281%29.jpg + read https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/95645d59-f216-4326-b942-4c923e04720d/OS23_Terra%2B_17.jpg + read - Open Studios 2023 Come peek into our studio space! Read more about our preparations for and the enjoyment of the Open Studios event that took place on 17th October 2023." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715586974831-31X80AR4CEZ7C9X9TDLX/Landezine.jpeg + read - Terraplus on Landezine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1706869515364-DBFHGEKJ61MNABP0O517/SCAPE_The+100+Cover.png + read - SCAPE The 100 Jan 2024 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707470009187-F0POXN0WIDT952C4WWOM/IMG_5558.JPG + read - 2023 year-end picnic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701696605938-MO6ONE538340FE3O9ZBN/SCAPE+Magazine+-+The+Collection.jpg + read - SCAPE Coffee Table Edition Dec 2023 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1696243288278-EMLIF09UBAOO99RXNSH2/Bonteheuvel+town+image.jpeg + read - Bonteheuwel Town Square Celebration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1696242738626-2IEC293EA24FCTKCL27L/Rosa+Barba.jpg + read - Rosa Barba Barcelona Biennale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1684499654055-QAUZPX2P1BQU0EMQB7MQ/Image+2023-05-19+at+14.26.jpeg + read - Biomedical Research Institute Youtube Video https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1680252260068-BXJJFCN408GIPKZS7RYN/barcelona+1.jpg + read - Barcelona International Biennial of Landscape Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1676983476941-YW5LP44YE104VVV93H0W/prolandscaping+applegarth-1.jpg + read - Pro Landscaping article, November 2019 During the design process, careful consideration was given to the natural patterns of streams and existing trees onsite and incorporating these into the overall design was seen as imperative. The buildings were carefully placed to allow for the minimum disruption of the existing mature trees and the maximum benefit of an internal green space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1676985503410-BSZHV8QGQ8GVDMIF5TH1/ELLE%2Bcover%2Band%2Bpage-3.jpg + read - Elle Decoration, Oct/Nov 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1676985057880-2YWVC6P4N16L2CE14ZX4/image-asset.jpeg + read - Goodbye Ayesha and Bonnie A moment and time is fleeting, time to say good-bye and accept change. TERRA+ is saying good-bye to two wonderful women. Ayesha Adams who has been with TERRA+ since 2014 and Bonnie Fletcher who joined us in 2015. Both ladies have been invaluable in their contribution to TERRA+ and I wish them all the best. Ayesha has taken a post at the City of Cape Town as part of the growing number of Landscape Architects employed by the city. Bonnie is heading off to Natal and will explore other avenues. They will both be missed, but it is now time for change which is good. Forced to reflect and adjust. It requires resilience, but allows for new ideas and shifts in thinking. Adieu and all the best! http://www.terraplus.co.za/new-page-2 daily 0.75 2023-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1676984062625-SGXSE248KD5OS7FWXYNE/prolandscaping+applegarth-1.jpg prolandscaping Nov 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1676984108803-9223EYSG1DXU6C6CRSKB/prolandscaping+applegarth-2.jpg prolandscaping Nov 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1676984139799-BB0KBDEE3I37P8JT7DUJ/prolandscaping+applegarth-3.jpg prolandscaping Nov 2019 http://www.terraplus.co.za/so-you-have-stress daily 0.75 2023-02-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1456495160378-6XSNKKOOCVRM4M5Q3VOW/image-asset.jpeg Goodbye Ayesha and Bonnie - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. http://www.terraplus.co.za/altydgedacht-visual-analysis daily 0.75 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714391532406-EHK60J475XX687MDOMY4/Altydgedact+website.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714136289088-OCT6FYMKTL7C3MN2PL82/Title+block+website+altydgedacht+copy.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714136559676-SEYM58ZTN3WZTMNZ7M1L/Altydgedacht%2Bwebsite2.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis Image courtesy of Herman Lintvelt Terra+ Landscape Architects was appointed by VDMV Property Holdings for a baseline Visual Assessment of Altydgedacht Estate (Farm 18/276) in Durbanville. Visual, scenic, and aesthetic components are valuable resources contributing to the cultural landscape and heritage. The assessment aimed to analyze the site visually to provide indicators for future development. This strategic assessment then informed design guidelines and planning processes, ensuring the conservation of visual environments and mitigating significant visual impacts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714394734898-IJ4LFKNI2XYOSA3ABWLC/Altydgedact%252Bwebsite4.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714394756800-T0JK68AHVLREVSQMLEEL/Altydgedact%252Bwebsite5.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714384746890-9SNR3KJ1V4LFCYSKQDFN/Altydgedact+website6.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis The analysis starts with the macro context, exploring the significance of the site within the city context, and then narrows into the local and site context. The environmental, physical and historical context is evaluated at these different scales. Capturing of cultural landscape elements runs parallel to this exercise, as the environment in which the site is located is rich in cultural heritage and scenic significance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714391832577-PY9VEN7FU1ANV10W2MU7/Altydgedact%2Bwebsite7.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis In the macro context, the following features were studied: Peaks & Ridges near the site, valleys, access, river systems, natural green areas, agricultural land, gateways and urban-green matrix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714391725548-MMPGEP7JXRT4VCXCYZEI/Altydgedact+website8.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis In ther macro context, the following insights emerged: The Durbanville Hill Range lies northeast of Cape Town, forming a physical and visual boundary against the flat terrain stretching from Table Mountain Range to the Durbanville hills. Nestled behind these hills, the site enjoys some protection from the harsh west coast climate. Positioned between the N1 and N7 highways, arterial routes connect the site, following natural valleys from east to west. The coastline, approximately 11km away, is visible at this scale, while the Diep River and Kuils River flow parallel on either side of the Durbanville Hill Range, with the site situated on the cooler, less dry eastern side. It sits along a green network extending from the north, comprised of protected reserves, open hillsides, and agriculture. Positioned at the urban-rural interface, at the foot of the Durbanville Hills, the site marks the former urban edge boundary, now blurred as urban development extends northwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714391869735-2EKF3N1C52U56KXT3OO1/Altydgedact%2Bwebsite9.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis In the local context analysis, we examined several features, including landform and topography, hydrology, figure-ground relationships, tree patterns, agricultural patterns, natural green areas, and access points. Additionally, we explored a typical representation of a classical landscape and its relevance to the Altydgedacht site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714393681039-VU7JNT0EYDPI7JK8QTGO/Altydgedact+website11.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis The first figure-ground diagram above reveals the distribution and density of built structures, indicating urban morphologies and rural settlements. The proximity of dense residential areas to rural clusters of farms is depicted, with Altydgedacht Farm boundaries bordering residential suburbs. In the second diagram above it is revealed that linear tree alignments define and frame the landscape, providing edge definition and shelter. Dominant tree avenues mark historical routes, while distinctive tree lines denote property boundaries and follow landform contours. Densely forested areas are present in sheltered valley parts. The large sketch attempts to capture the particular quality of the landscape and the dispersal of settlement. It is a landscape where homesteads and their associated buildings are “tucked” in the landscape, surrounded by agricultural patterns and tree-lines and with mountains forming the backdrop to this rural landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714393374037-2103H84OKXENI80G0O73/Altydgedact+website13.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714393392159-3MKBWEF00I0WUUUANJIK/Altydgedact+website14.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis In local context we studied access to the site which was discovered is via two main roads: Jip de Jager connects to the N1, while Tygerberg Valley Road links to the N7. Historical routes, visible in existing tree avenues, have been modified over time. Figure 1.21 shows the site's strategic position as a gateway to both rural and suburban areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714393430844-QNBDZCDWP73O8IGZ4OYO/Altydgedact+website15.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714399105398-1FWKCRXHUJ2GWK8XRS70/Altydgedact+website15.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis The diagram below combines the various site analysis layers which make up the cultural landscape in its local context. This summary map clearly illustrates the complexity of the site context and the interdependency of the various layers and elements. It is evident that minor changes to this landscape and structures may have significant implications and should be considered with care and caution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714394469037-H1X1VSOCDN2VFZ0ZV4QC/Altydgedact%2Bwebsite17.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis The identity and sense of place of the site and the context is highly nuanced and subtle. Intervention in such a fine balance of elements must apply the same level of subtlety and discretion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714399146582-O8A4GT6KK7WWO9XJPKCA/Altydgedact+website17.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714400593686-HB6FOAYMD44R2BJ6WING/Altydgedact%2Bwebsite18.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis Key viewpoints have been identified within the context of the site. These are experienced by the general public from outside and alongside the site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714400199510-FT17CKMD4H8CPTAT9NAW/Altydgedact%2Bwebsite19.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714399233582-FKWKZB9YYGZKI14N20IS/Altydgedact+website20.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis At the site scale, our analysis focused on identifying key viewpoints to assess the site's visibility from specific perspectives. Additionally, we conducted studies on movement routes, the heritage core, hydrology, green elements such as agriculture, the tree framework, and natural green areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715155797686-ZF56WVUEJG2N4I7GUS40/Altydgedact+Framework+website7.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis 1. Landscape settlement patterns of farmstead was ‘haphazard’ and not a typical ‘werf’ layout. 2. Access to the site in unconventional 3. There are a number of drainage lines and a river integral to the site and site development 4. Historic routes were ‘lost’ due to the change in ownership over time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715155805989-PFN7HK9E41JGEM38WINY/Altydgedact+Framework+website8.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis 1. Agricultural patterns were a strong ordering system in the landscape and part of the identity 2. Tree planting clearly denotes space 3. A combination of feature trees and avenues trees. Tree planting creates a screen between homestead and surrounding urban development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714399285232-GFPZPO3D8Q6SMC8AIYE7/Altydgedact+website22.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis Key viewpoints at site scale identified prominent elements on site, and enabled us to study the landscape in terms of if foreground, mid ground, and background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714400223516-W4RCJ7FFONHCMCJVBY6J/Altydgedact%2Bwebsite23.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714400263737-1HL8BFEKIWL77WBEV0RE/Altydgedact+website24.jpg Altydgedacht Visual Analysis This report served as a baseline study in order to collate all the visual and landscape indicators from outside and within the site. These informants will serve to guide recommendations for opportunities and constraints for the next phase of the project. http://www.terraplus.co.za/jakobs-vineyard daily 0.75 2024-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420263698-E13L0KT663A5P3LXC7QT/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708426307623-YGFY2K2J009SC4I81AQ7/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420370381-SS9LVI9K6B1N7K1AEUVC/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard2.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420099435-D8EHQ5OUBQ88CYKV5VU4/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard3.jpg Jakob's Vineyard Jakob's Vineyard, a wine farm located in the Hemel en Aarde valley just outside of Hermanus, proved to be an intriguing project. It served as a landscape framework for an agricultural plot, prompting us to explore ways to seamlessly integrate this parcel into the broader context and enhance biodiversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420117796-9AH1SVPCCNBLZZDL2KX8/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard4.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708073485756-5T1RDUTYRPVQ5LUEFI82/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard5.jpg Jakob's Vineyard In designing the landscape framework plan, we examined methods for cultivating crops or refined activities, as well as implementing cover crops between the vineyards. However, we opted for fynbos species – to increase biodiversity - rather than the traditional grasses. This constituted one aspect of the plan and aimed at revitalising that specific piece of land. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420135404-W1BZ75NGJXI32CGLBLAK/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard6.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708073366947-0LMFMEBE9HHXAQHJ6V2T/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard8.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420276564-A2671YR4EMEEOYM5BVVI/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard15.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708073424922-GHHOSE0K3JA1RX2CM7EM/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard17.jpg Jakob's Vineyard The project also involved the detailed design of a small 'place of pause,' a special request from the owner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420155243-FWVGX3J73JBV4FIRH78L/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard8.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708073304045-MYC8MZ7PKDRVCGRIZGKE/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard11.jpg Jakob's Vineyard Place of Pause detailed plan The owner wanted to rekindle his dream, which resulted in the exploration for the creation of a ‘place of pause’ on the property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708073393217-4RRBNNI2R8WSJX2RI2GO/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard12.jpg Jakob's Vineyard We designed this small passive place of pause, essentially a retreat where the owner seeks tranquillity and calmness, escaping the rush of life. It's a space where he gathers with his family, enjoys a glass of his own crafted wine, and appreciates the piece of land he owns. No houses or other infrastructure exists; it remains a simple haven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420699301-8W9PYG8EGG0V029RZN0I/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard9.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420190261-KZTAJBJIAMA0HV01OMO5/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard12.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420824010-DLPSBRUX82WFUC6JPVKB/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard14.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708420296768-DOR3EZWZ8VHUW1GII4TX/Website+template+jacobs+vineyard17.jpg Jakob's Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1708086881593-ZCZVQSOJ89FHIA9C0T5K/Website%2Btemplate%2Bjacobs%2Bvineyard19.jpg Jakob's Vineyard This remains one of my (Ankia Bormans') personal favourite projects, and I often refer back to the principles and simplicity of the design. http://www.terraplus.co.za/district-public-realm-study daily 0.75 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767085214-DGO5IGBY9XSIZF9KAPR4/D6+design+process+website+template.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767470899-13GAYRA71HOQIU05UY3R/D6+design+process+title.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767084434-4ASG8LW6L0N3LACJ8X9H/D6+design+process+website+template2.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767125198-U8AWHQQB6EO6MWW3CUZT/D6+design+process+website+template3.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767124234-MKBWPVHGGAS0DODR4S9B/D6+design+process+website+template4.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767146732-42KV547JJ4JWK2ATVAE6/D6+design+process+website+template5.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767150395-7W9Y69HHL4GX5NVSQ85Y/D6+design+process+website+template6.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767170103-YYLA8ZHNL5BVPV0EJAVF/D6+design+process+website+template7.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767169892-H59ZE3Z7PK2L3KZFNGPQ/D6+design+process+website+template8.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767191099-41YO71JWH4Y5UU011C7V/D6+design+process+website+template9.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767206902-SYK73E4IR0N5U3VAVV21/D6+design+process+website+template10.jpg District 6 PF Design Process https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689767214410-VT7QDCX7U4ZEVRD2HKQE/D6+design+process+website+template11.jpg District 6 PF Design Process http://www.terraplus.co.za/d6-public-realm daily 0.75 2024-02-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707810652737-BX6TII21B6BG7A5V59US/D6+public+realm.jpg D6 Public Realm Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707810535465-EL77UBSDQNESYEMJIYQP/Title+block+website+d6.jpg D6 Public Realm Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707814793948-RL3KVKECCX1F6EMJB73T/D6%2Bpublic%2Brealm2.jpg D6 Public Realm Study Terra+ Landscape Architects actively participated in a series of workshops organized by the City of Cape Town, collaborating with Jacupa Architects & Urban Designers, Cape Herstorian, and the local public of D6. This collective effort aimed to reimagine the public realm of District Six through a participatory approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707814752579-2IAGLFRSASHC2PBJEP39/D6%2Bpublic%2Brealm3.jpg D6 Public Realm Study Terra+ engaged in a methodology for developing a culture and memory strategy for District Six's public space. The process involved desk-based research combined with a public participation initiative, intending to comprehend the area as a cultural landscape. The focus extended beyond heritage indicators of the built environment to acknowledge and highlight the intricate relationships between landscape, people, memories, and intangible heritage. Recognizing the site as a 'Landscape of Memory' facilitated an understanding of the area's sense of place through all the senses, incorporating the sights, sounds, and smells recalled by former inhabitants at various moments in time. Exploring how different communities utilized public spaces and their interconnections revealed a richness and vibrancy of layered, sometimes contested meanings, which serves as inspiration for shaping future public spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707814818782-HYDC0LVHVFD5HO7BUU1F/D6%2Bpublic%2Brealm4.jpg D6 Public Realm Study The project celebrates the diverse cultures that once thrived in the area, reinforcing the design for spaces that embrace dynamic cultural diversity. Simultaneously, it acknowledges the memories of dispossession, apartheid, forced removals, juxtaposed against a backdrop of political and community mobilization and resistance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707814097682-MVTJKLP9X96VXDGKCOPO/D6+public+realm5.jpg D6 Public Realm Study The strategies for engaging with the culture and memory of developing District Six are rooted in integrating, celebrating, preserving, and protecting cultural practices from the past to the present. The objective is to transform the site into a space that unifies restitution and renewal while honoring the past through memory and place-making intricately connected to the area's history. This approach seeks to foster a public realm that not only reflects the vibrant past of District Six but also serves as a meaningful platform for future design and built forms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707814651431-S3X67O2B5TZBE2BY709A/D6%2Bpublic%2Brealm6.jpg D6 Public Realm Study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707814124981-IORVSVDF1T2SHL9O3O6T/D6+public+realm7.jpg D6 Public Realm Study http://www.terraplus.co.za/seaforth-beach-upgrade daily 0.75 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689593560402-I8V7ZOGAP8ITBOEU3JCQ/seaforth.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689593527620-Y6LI8C1CP8OQZN7RBS72/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659343602-J9P6GXX9LH2OA97VJCZG/seaforth2.jpg Seaforth SEAFORTH Beach Upgrade is a current project in construction stage. Terra+ is working in collaboration with professionals from the CoCT, and with other consultants (engineers, heritage practitioners, etc.) The intention is to upgrade and rehabilitate soft and hard landscaping of the beach infrastructure, including reconstruction of retaining walls, access footpaths, and specifically constructing all-abled/universal access improvements. Not least important is creating a fun play area for children with play sculptures of ship, penguin and whale tail to serve as informants about the history, past and present, of area. As the site is positioned in a very sensitive ecological area, that includes live penguins!, environmental constraints and monitoring are involved. And being a historic place, archeologic supervision is also in place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659344688-IRFOBKIJRIRFQLR8RG9C/seaforth3.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659483112-VF2NSSJGIU595472Z1KT/seaforth4.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659389170-JLORTKNWOXWMUQCGL1P2/seaforth5.jpg Seaforth While Seaforth has green grassed terraces and mature palm trees, as well as attractive walking platforms built among the boulders, one of the matters that impacts this today are the terraces which are built of low cement walls capped with sadly shaped steel railings, many bent and rusting. This provides a sense of untidiness and some danger to this beautiful area. The proposal to reconstruct these walls, remove the railing and reuse local stone to enhance the sense of place and continue the old and natural quality of the area, is supported. The proposed works required permission in terms of section 35 of the National Heritage Resources Act, which provides for the protection of archaeological resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698131927920-E9F4FPNI8V5QIX1LG405/seaforth5.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689593744538-F8NYBSGX00G6DVBDDUE0/seaforth4.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659549080-TMWDFON4SFKRSZS9LKQ3/seaforth8.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659413809-FG901X92X401WVTZISIS/seaforth9.jpg Seaforth The Timber Shipwreck Playground is a dynamic play area designed for kids, taking the form of a shipwreck made of timber. It features a rope balustrade, a steering wheel, a pirate flag, stepping stones, and a lookout deck, creating a captivating nautical environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659436154-65WZ47H9DUUY6N716VS6/seaforth10.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659450184-HXZBEBNRZ0UFWEZDIDCB/seaforth11.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659459761-UFFSCO1FVBTUJQ2V6NAT/seaforth12.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698130392625-M2DV62A07QQ0H92HIYLV/seaforth10.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698131297142-EPFKH5SVOGWWS2LPYOK7/seaforth9.jpg Seaforth Short- and longitudinal sections cut through the shipwreck play element https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659498517-A5OJ2S5Q5U5KDYCN9U2G/seaforth15.jpg Seaforth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698659805666-LYX0DYUI9A8ETTNX3NQF/seaforth16.jpg Seaforth The construction is aimed to finish at the beginning of 2024. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1689593857390-GC2BXNSCAD7KKP2DAA42/seaforth8.jpg Seaforth http://www.terraplus.co.za/barcelona-biennial daily 0.75 2023-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1680252832364-IGOBITZH0RU4K90SDD74/barcelona+1.jpg Barcelona biennial https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1680252856654-JFAFMLP2OZONMA6KTAYG/barcelona+2.jpg Barcelona biennial http://www.terraplus.co.za/parc-du-cap daily 0.75 2023-12-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787265912-CE25LBJE4WHDO23EID1F/Parc+du+Cap.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787270113-0ZY66VRU0KO4RBZXWQLI/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701849019338-E9PPES9X2B4LXEXNBY7F/Parc+du+Cap17.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701851480964-KKUB8N3JOJYAZBDQOZHX/Parc+du+Cap3.jpg Parc du Cap The Parc du Cap business park is an existing business complex that needed refurbishment to transform existing infrastructure and improve pedestrian access and movement around the complex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787354159-4EKEJGIXV5MD3H17EIA2/Parc+du+Cap9.jpg Parc du Cap The project started with a framework development plan to reimagine the existing business park, and to make it more pedestrian-friendly and diversify planted areas in support of biodiversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787295501-AB4XV93W60IJ6HPHXTCW/Parc+du+Cap4.jpg Parc du Cap TERRA+ did the framework plan for the entire business park and the developed a detailed plan for the central boulevard where the pedestrian was given more dominance and freedom of movement. This was conceived by looking at pedestrian patterns and retro fitting paving and pedestrian crossings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701848988467-L7A8ZNKY1PEHAL6CQBCH/Parc+du+Cap7.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787299701-QX8PBCV70LKM7TF7BUGR/Parc+du+Cap5.jpg Parc du Cap The planting was then re-furbished to include more diversity and interest and to create a hierarchy of the central boulevard through additional tree planting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787325752-M4R4L7U9YR80PBI7AJ2J/Parc+du+Cap8.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701851236344-S4WOBT341W3WPEWYOHBO/Parc+du+Cap10.jpg Parc du Cap The planting palette was divided into twelve plant mixes, each containing a varied mixture of plant species spread across the park to achieve a colourful and diverse pattern of colour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787370083-V8K9ZIF3YUT8XUH0C6UM/Parc+du+Cap11.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787381835-PPM3S3RR905MVJE9H7KS/Parc+du+Cap12.jpg Parc du Cap A few plant species that were divided into the 12 plant mixes included: Aloe arborescens, Aloe ferox, Arctotis stoechadifolia, Barleria repens, Bulbine frutiscens, Chasmanthe floribunda 'Duckittii', Coleonema album, Dimorphotheca fruticosa, Felicia amelloides, Gazania krebsiana, Helichrysum 'Silver Lace', Juncus capensis, Metalasia muricata, Pelargonium capitatum, Searsia crenata, and Watsonia borbonica to name a few. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787399109-NQ6E77SWURQF0W9SGSVL/Parc+du+Cap13.jpg Parc du Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701787403340-LD8WSVFK88IX90DKMLQ7/Parc+du+Cap14.jpg Parc du Cap The water feature, with a selection of water-loving plants! 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The result is a development with proposed tree buffer along the northern edge which continues into the development between the units. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073038933-P3S4RT141YHO2LHKVJ48/Lovers+Walk7.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073595798-9DYKU5XYNZTOO9BUJ8YD/Lovers+Walk18.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700828883450-BRHEVVHG1T7M3SI5TE1F/Lovers+Walk6.jpg Lovers Walk Heritage trees on the site were preserved following a careful replacement/preservation strategy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700828952100-F03PXYQG8C1XS938BPK9/Lovers+Walk8.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700828926942-SOOVJC32EENT95SJ3KHO/Lovers+Walk7.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700828828908-PCZFZP48G7B4DGHIFCGK/Lovers+Walk4.jpg Lovers Walk The development of the landscape proposal took all the elements and considerations raised during the concept development stage, and integrated them in the overall design. The result is a development with proposed tree buffer along the northern edge which continues into the development between the units. The site falls within an area identified as the Upper Rondebosch Heritage Protection Overlay Zone which is administered by the City of Cape Town in terms of the provisions of its Municipal Planning By Law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073764922-TKJ6VW70V1NQ0NQITQN0/Lovers+Walk5.jpg Lovers Walk Landscape layers consisting of: existing trees; proposed trees; ground level planting (including groundcovers, graminoids, geophytes, shrubs); and hardlandscaping plans https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700828954017-85UYEX5CZV72VYJE5CVM/Lovers+Walk9.jpg Lovers Walk The design was informed by the HIA prepared by Chris Snelling in July 2018. The following Heritage Resources Indicators and Design Informants were taken into the design considerations: The overall wider context treed and village character; Visual link across the site towards the Mountain; Stitching in of green elements into the development; The informal and village character of the edges; Enhancing existing informal planting; Preserving existing mature trees; Retention of existing edge stone walling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700828990521-0XLC0ZXCGUPX6DDH3A03/Lovers+Walk10.jpg Lovers Walk Inner courtyard planter and fullbore detail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700830368354-K3D4SCYS428LVG0NXNUB/Lovers%2BWalk12.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701077569312-ZCY76YPEIIQ86EYP6UCJ/Lovers+Walk14.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073070071-96O6CK57E9OM948UMOXN/Lovers+Walk13.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073094182-WHVRMY0CD5WGRPHE2SAX/Lovers+Walk15.jpg Lovers Walk The planting pallette for the entire project includes species that can be planted in swale conditions; shade-loving plants; hedge plants; plants for the planters which includes creepers; plants for embankment and log stabilization; plants for road verges; and a few well selected trees. Each individual area has a plant mix which is suited to the unique area’s climate & conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073114873-H28F4IELL97CQ7L90MQG/Lovers+Walk16.jpg Lovers Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701073322148-ZQQMMTNIR1PJX6I9GUFH/IMG_9062.JPG Lovers Walk http://www.terraplus.co.za/bmri daily 0.75 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563004285-3AG8EZHCZ56L8Q9JCCUB/LIBERTAS2.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688542335717-2NIHKL4YDL5NR38HAQR8/bmri+title.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563030432-PNIG41J3BMJS6JBU3A3H/LIBERTAS3.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1684497322299-79I89SAUOF8PJOZCEYAP/rb+doc3.jpg BMRI The overall concept for the landscape architecture was a modern contemporary design in keeping with the design of the new building by Roelof Rabe Architects to create spaces that provide respite from the intense environment of the campus. Further to this concept it is recognized that it is within these outside spaces that social interaction takes place. The design concentrated on promoting and facilitation positive outdoor space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563061525-9XXN7WN13X2B0I6CRBSM/LIBERTAS4.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563124839-6DGSCEEK0GTJ0D72GW3R/LIBERTAS5.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563166518-KTTVY27YTTTG6SS5AW10/LIBERTAS6.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1684497363407-BRI977LBXYAX2LK13GM6/rb+doc7.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1684497412292-0ZJM1SYZYOQVVL3CMV07/rb+doc10.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563222602-85ZM0P0ESPQH2UFTV889/LIBERTAS7.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563259780-VUS15E1DP3X12LUYRQAN/LIBERTAS8.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563548160-NX814UWWQAG5UBBL8PGF/rb+doc9.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563596338-VOZS0UH6S52FID9XIQKW/rb+doc12.jpg BMRI The detail design of the walls and pergolas took this into consideration to allow for multi -functional use of space. TERRA+ Landscape Architects were responsible for the layout of the space and the design and detailing of the hard-landscaping elements such as pergolas, paving and other landscape elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563395821-KYN6CN6LP11WFUPPAXJD/LIBERTAS14.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563423018-Y0SK3QPWRYV694VQ0M9S/LIBERTAS9.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1684497475323-D4YEAVLVQ8NHUFOGW3TP/rb+doc15.jpg BMRI Through-out the design process there was a focus on allowing the outside spaces to permeate the inside spaces with echoes of the paving patterns reflected in the floor patterns of the atrium space, strengthening the indoor-outdoor connection. Careful selection of trees for the atrium space was considered to ameliorate the space for human comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563994094-U8PJ2OOCOEPRZX2SAKJO/LIBERTAS10.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563611463-PF3MILWO9K0UTGPC2BK1/rb+doc17.jpg BMRI The planting palette was carefully considered to use endemic species where possible and an overall indigenous plant palette from the rich fynbos floral kingdom of the Western Cape. The diversity of the fynbos biome provides seasonal change and interest which contributes to the sense of place and identity. The selection of plants is also water-wise and resilient to the climatic changes typical of the context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563482426-4QU5VTXE5PB146LC8UVJ/LIBERTAS11.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563509592-UAEYOQMAQVSQGTKOUQVZ/LIBERTAS12.jpg BMRI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688563518127-1S0DEEMNMTD4LH6F9DGZ/LIBERTAS13.jpg BMRI http://www.terraplus.co.za/libertas-visual-character-analysis daily 0.75 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688545879404-5PEOAK40BBGXLW56J5MN/LIBERTAS.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688546809603-4ZWC6AV0JBZIM2GN11LI/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Libertas analysis Kindly note: the content of this analysis has been reduced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688549818746-C9SBOP7PFVMULL78QA2W/site+macro.jpg Libertas analysis The High Level Framework prepared for Libertas is designed to guide the future development of a rural parcel of agricultural land with scenic and heritage significance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698048492483-6OGZJ2IXSVXLAYEXQ032/libertas+va+doc3.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688551543847-V9IH1785C0SH4NJZ7AV3/LIBERTAS.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698048501097-KKLU84Y0VZLN1G6MHQBJ/libertas+va+doc5.jpg Libertas analysis The Libertas site is situated within a river basin shaped by distinct geology and edged by the Blouklipriver river - connection to the river and river corridor of utmost importance. It is a relatively flat site visible from Paarl mountain and strong visual connection to surrounding wilderness areas. Landscape patterns of planes of agricultural fields a dominant element in the landscape, though the site disconnected from agricultural/rural landscape along the northern edge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698048510119-F9UA0RT0UAVNPN0ZVJEV/libertas+va+doc6.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698049039297-9CYUW72QYUTX9YNP0BZ6/libertas+va+doc.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688557790294-9IHBZOQTC3OCYJS4QLHG/LIBERTAS4.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688554347441-YXQ55QZN3PH4QSOSCEA7/LIBERTAS.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688557790426-XU7JRY3L78F17FWW8RNR/LIBERTAS6.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698049277667-ZJP3903VRWW7DFE6U9EC/libertas%2Bva%2Bdoc10.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698048526343-KUPG3GY1CDI9HK9Q52AO/libertas+va+doc12.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061269029-E6RWV0TDOY0FIFFM3ESQ/libertas+va+doc13.jpg Libertas analysis In addition to the diagrams and analysis developed as part of the landscape heritage analysis of the context and the site, the comments raised by 2 key role players dated 02.02.2021 were taken into account. the issues raised were addressed as part of the analysis and recommendations. These include the development criteria as per the Stellenbosch conservation management plan (2019) in particular landscape unit c15 Eerste River Central Area (7.7) That has been awarded a grade iiib (heritage area). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1688556674570-UN1UI579C9MZHFS8PZRS/LIBERTAS8.jpg Libertas analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698048532894-O9QDEIXUZSWM56RPXATE/libertas+va+doc15.jpg Libertas analysis http://www.terraplus.co.za/libertas-high-level-framework daily 0.75 2023-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058057500-CBE4ZYKS4VICVMAYSLCQ/libertas+framework.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698060080295-YDMZUC40GKERA194VX9M/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058085280-VW4W88V2UL4RY865LIBH/libertas+framework2.jpg Libertas framework The proposed development lies in a valley delineated by the rolling hills of Papegaaiberg, composed of malmesbury shale, to the west and the sharp ascent of Stellenbosch Mountain’s table mountain sandstone, to the east. The surrounding lowlands are composed of rich alluvial soils supporting agriculture, primarily viticulture, and are dissected by a prominent water course to the north, the Eerste river and to the south the lesser Blouklip river. As part of the concept development, a visual study and landscape character analysis of the site has been completed. The rural quality of the area and the particular layout of the werf were both qualities that were deemed significant attributes to the site. Further to this the historic tree planting on site (and the visual buffer this provides) is another quality which can be built on and developed further to add to the particular identity and sense of place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058085129-29U2NCLGIWGCKLCQBXVR/libertas+framework3.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058098806-870RQHNDLF6GS2R54QW8/libertas+framework4.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058100836-7LVH8K9X48T51TCMAYF8/libertas+framework5.jpg Libertas framework The landscape approach is a strategy of management of various spaces, transition spaces, connection and systems rather than over-design elements that have little to no contributing value to the overall precinct. To this end the following aspects will be explored: natural river course & ecological connections; man-made connections & stormwater management; pathways, edges & accessibility; meadows & hedgerows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058113303-SPPB60C7WVOTG8SHGH61/libertas+framework6.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061632860-VJ3T2S02C56J51P1BZD7/libertas+framework7.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061632592-BM59BEYOW3LYHFRFYQTE/libertas+framework8.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058130914-OW9ZYOKW034NNZFAFBAG/libertas+framework9.jpg Libertas framework The higher intensity development on the eastern portion will provide a more dense configuration of dwellings units and therefore the internal green spaces and their connection to the broader landscape is of utmost importance. The following are considered: Visual and Physical Connections; Streets & storm-water management; pathways, edges & accessibility; ecology & people; edge conditions & buffer zones; senescence & the landscape; edible gardens & harvestable landscapes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061644866-ECZHO3OECHU6MRKBEWMA/libertas+framework10.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061646152-LLHMWV687DJG38JJPYRZ/libertas+framework11.jpg Libertas framework Ecology and People - In all instances where soft-landscaping is applied the recognition of the broader ecology is paramount. The influence of ecology on the daily life should be celebrated and the diversity of various ecosystems on the site must be enhanced and developed. It should be understood that the health of the micro system is dependant on the health of the macro system and visa-versa. Maintenance then becomes self evident and the strategy to retain and maintain verges and other green spaces are crucial for a sustainable and resilient landscape. Where erven are adjacent to the river corridor, meadow or forest, the interface must be managed with long-term landscape strategies to retain the natural interactions of a healthy ecology. This may require certain erven to have a ecological servitude as an extension to the erf boundary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698058159778-TINWVKU1O1OJAAS0UIVP/libertas+framework12.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061658659-QAHDSJT2NV0QB378L0YD/libertas+framework13.jpg Libertas framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698061660779-231507BR4UR86TW9BCA1/libertas+framework14.jpg Libertas framework http://www.terraplus.co.za/bertha-retreat daily 0.75 2023-11-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700475774267-F7L4QBTLF1PE47KCNPTT/bertha.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700477192497-TLK6LD11K2R0VFSANI9W/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700475774891-LM9LNHKA3W7RXHZHM4A0/bertha2.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700480968932-CN0GNPGWM5BJLOAUYDCD/bertha6.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700477939847-LUJV3NYHLCST1VEP4KMB/bertha4.jpg Bertha Retreat Terra+ was mandated to design the outdoor spaces for Bertha retreat which is a non-profit organisation. The focus was to create spaces where people could feel safe, interact, and which promotes equality, one of the key principles of the organisation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700478076742-W86IH8QAJJC51OHS4NEM/bertha12.jpg Bertha Retreat Another aspect of the design was to respond to the context of a rural setting, with the inclusion of foraging gardens and a large portion of permaculture gardens. The design was centered around a central space with a firepit, and we used planting areas and pergolas as devices to create out-door “rooms”. All the spaces were then interlinked with pathways creating continuous experience of the landscape. The plant material was all endemic or indigenous which further strengthened the connection to the context of the Stellenbosch mountains and fynbos biome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700552478719-YLVILKOQPBPYJNTMHM7I/bertha6.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700481535036-Y1ZRNG1LRWIWKUA3T5QP/bertha5.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700475790689-TJ1X15RQGHNPCOKO5JT6/bertha3.jpg Bertha Retreat From The Bertha Retreat Website: The Bertha Retreat, based at Boschendal Wine Farm in the Dwarsrivier Valley, South Africa, was created as a space where activists, lawyers, storytellers and community groups can work together to progress social and economic justice and equal rights for all. Bertha Retreat serves as a transformative space where people from different backgrounds can gather, align and work. The Retreat provides sanctuary for organizations and movements as part of a critical intervention towards furthering social justice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700552164584-J21CK35ZWNTXXDTTDFXB/bertha7.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700551384275-7NYGIRT2CPGQT8O8QNI3/bertha9.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700475802582-CEI1QCZLRFBYBBQKMLYK/bertha8.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700552234192-XEH8B7C3LALGJCSSI5GJ/bertha15.jpg Bertha Retreat Features of the plan: Radial central pattern with different colours mimicking patterns found in nature Close to nature and the organization of plants in nature Re-wilding of the site with local indigenous plants Use of local knowledge and labour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700480788421-VJIX9RUNEZIQZGWDR54J/bertha9.jpg Bertha Retreat Landscape Plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700481624686-MMI6FVNENDE7V4TZJCUQ/bertha9.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700478097938-GGIMSU1CXJJRPZAVHUBG/bertha10.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1690550410292-KOVI3AWLEA8E455AD4TY/bertha+website+template12.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1690552087037-VUGARW5I6N8973AGPZXU/bertha+website+template8.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700552278921-HW2SZ5QJ1KNRWFJBV2EF/bertha2.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700552299119-IBLFYSXXEHDZ6G14T4DJ/bertha3.jpg Bertha Retreat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1700480797958-QO1HQUBAHX5E2CGWW7U3/bertha12.jpg Bertha Retreat http://www.terraplus.co.za/bonteheuwel-town-centre-upgrade daily 0.75 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701654535-7E23T9WIXV0F66WQ6YRQ/Bonteheuwel+website.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698399434672-Q8OY0NHBQUKSCFBLPLCT/Title+block+Bonteheuvel.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698059547780-HUZ9DVR7PFPJPPL8H4S0/Bonteheuwel+website2.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade The Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade project focuses on the revitalisation of Freedom Square, a historic public space consisting of the Bonteheuwel Civic, Bonteheuwel Library, the Old Staircase, and close surrounding areas. This project was initiated by the City of Cape Town to address the deteriorated state of the square and to restore its significance as a vibrant community hub. Bonteheuwel Freedom Square holds a pivotal place in history, being designated as a Provincial Heritage Site on 28 September 2020. The square is a symbol of resilience, having played a role in political activism during the apartheid era. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701686399-X9AC0TJD7WD2QWC365GY/Bonteheuwel+website3.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698675310979-PNMVEO0GKEPQVLW0JXJ5/DJI_0195.JPG Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade Aerial view of site (image curtesy of City of Cape Town) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897240052-OMUSYPSYIG6FZI8OLWWQ/Bonteheuwel+website4.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897238954-TJWYWRKK5O5TCVE1SOH7/Bonteheuwel+website5.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade The primary goal of the Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade was to transform Freedom Square into a multifunctional and inclusive space that serves the needs of the community. Key objectives included: Creating a comfortable and secure gathering space for the community to engage in various activities; Improving entrances, exits, routes, and parking areas for enhanced accessibility and convenience; Designing the space to accommodate markets, events, performances, playgrounds, and memory preservation; Serving as a catalyst for initiatives such as gardening, community security, fitness paths, open hoods, and clean-up efforts; : Incorporating historical elements like the Old Library Staircase and existing trees into the design; and implementing sustainable landscaping with indigenous trees and plants to create microclimates and enhance the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701702072-0AE8L5OEDU36IL8MWX4R/Bonteheuwel+website6.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701721428-CMQCOY0DVWWK8GM9Z9Y0/Bonteheuwel+website7.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897275141-MQHF942EG1QT6NWE3871/Bonteheuwel+website7.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade The project's design and public participation process was initially done by by Tarna Klitzner Landscape Architects, and further developed up to construction phase by Terra+ Landscape Architects. The design maintains a cohesive language throughout the space, including a well-thought-out paving scheme that guides visitors from the Library's entrance through the site, connecting different areas and functions. The Old Library Staircase and existing trees were preserved, and over sixty indigenous trees and various hardy plant species were integrated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701739552-QNU6V3RSFWH1DAA94P3V/Bonteheuwel+website9.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701775400-PN1SNT9SJUFIQEYCOUT4/Bonteheuwel+website10.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897789095-6V02U32NHY2266MCK4BZ/Bonteheuwel+website10.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701802339-252WMRYQ4I28CZR0BSSF/Bonteheuwel+website12.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701817845-GHP4RKVCVZB7CUZGFOAS/Bonteheuwel+website13.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701841243-62H9Z5XUFWVZYRRR1AX4/Bonteheuwel+website14.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897819247-EN3S4HF6L2LGNDI1IFL9/Bonteheuwel+website13.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade Art plays a crucial role in the project's identity. Local artist Lorenzo Nassimbeni facilitated workshops with children to create art pieces embedded in the flooring of the central oval gathering space. These art pieces radiate from the center and extend to a security screen for the Library. Two murals on adjacent building walls were also created under Lorenzo's guidance by local artists. The art elements extend to the playground, with painted stepping stones showcasing the project's yellow, blue, and red color palette. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897837694-PKU3833CBDZW46ODASXT/Bonteheuwel+website14.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897835241-WF7BJM4EDJ968DTDS4HR/Bonteheuwel+website15.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701854493-6594WIZ6Q7K3R84HQ6NS/Bonteheuwel+website18.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701885632-DPXDKCFP305GHISBX2P7/Bonteheuwel+website20.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701893881-889JOY4431YB5DZ5VKK7/Bonteheuwel+website21.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701870196-744776ML31IO4HPPXH03/Bonteheuwel+website19.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698675309946-CLXMAG3LNYEO9Y04OZKM/DJI_0197.JPG Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade Central plaza aerial view (image curtesy of City of Cape Town) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701909635-Z77DZ5Y0BKO4VM04OTOI/Bonteheuwel+website22.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1693897903717-XCKMUOXB3H0I4HDPS7UO/Bonteheuwel+website20.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701932170-GJFJGCK33186Q71VRZ4K/Bonteheuwel+website24.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade The upgrade aims to transform Freedom Square into a hub of community engagement, cultural expression, and historical remembrance, fostering a sense of unity and identity for generations to come. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1697701999045-X5XSY50XA81ZJS1458JF/Bonteheuwel+website25.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698133185364-EM70LPYSW0KDHOEX1PTX/Freedom+Square-38.jpg Bonteheuwel Town Centre Upgrade http://www.terraplus.co.za/bonteheuvel-celebration daily 0.75 2023-10-02 http://www.terraplus.co.za/westridge-molslang daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698137679362-RNB5RTO8666GCC9ICCAS/Westridge+mol+wesbite.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138104804-WWPZ51PQVPAIKZTHR7MK/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698318457020-88F6HQ6NIQGDHT0NQJTT/Westridge+Park15+copy.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138730429-KOW4EGN63FBA4Y85B4MO/Westridge+mol+wesbite2.jpg Westridge Molslang The Molslang Timber Boardwalk, a project currently in its conceptual design phase, will be an addition to Westridge Park in Cape Town as part of the comprehensive Westridge Park upgrade. A new boardwalk is proposed for the Biodiversity Dune, replacing the existing boardwalk, that will be universally accessible for all users of the park. The name of this boardwalk has been termed ‘The Molslang’ which is fitting given the habitat of the Mole Snake in sandy, scrub-like environments like Westridge Park. The characteristic nature of the molslang is in contrast to the ‘Boomslang’, whose habitat is above ground in the tree canopies. This proposed boardwalk system will mimic the molslang which moves across and underground, occasionally suspending itself above the ground as it moves over the terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698137713177-SY2YTQ7URNLXTV5KL8O3/Westridge+mol+wesbite3.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698318774417-J9UQ24MCSZQQB9KDK87Z/Westridge+Park2.jpg Westridge Molslang The boardwalk aligns with the new educational center’s entrance, connected by a wide pedestrian pathway. The boardwalk’s tail extends over the path through a mosaic, reemerging next to the building to reach its first floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138128723-R3GMBTCFZZ5PH00QH33H/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite4.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698318965639-V7LNKDSXWC1E4SEVNSRF/Westridge%2BPark13.jpg Westridge Molslang The landscape around the new EEC building will play an important role in a variety of ways. On the ground floor, the building is designed to open out onto the external space to the south, creating an extension to the internal gathering and learning spaces. Low seat walls opposite will provide an edge to this hard space and opportunities for artistic mosaics or murals that link to environmental educational themes. The ground plain will be a combination of patterned paving and pebble mosaics that will envoke interest, encourage gathering, guide movement and slow vehicular traffic across the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138143436-IL8QHKAKU8BX4OFQM2IR/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite5.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698321674084-5WWZ6GE9G9F2XYT6PO6D/Westridge+mol+website6.jpg Westridge Molslang At the head of the Molslang, a spacious seating area accommodates outdoor educational events for approximately 30 children. It offers shelter from the elements through a lightweight structure suitable for plant growth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138163274-SP4OIUKKX4B5NL5X7KNP/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite6.jpg Westridge Molslang Inspired by the Molslang snake’s form and movement, the boardwalk replicates its behaviour through four ground conditions: In the Earth: Seamlessly integrated into the landscape, held by retaining seat walls with scenic viewpoints. Hovering Close to the Earth: Certain sections float slightly above the ground, providing a unique experience. Elevation Above the Earth: Some parts elevate significantly, conveying the snake’s underground movement through creative floor textures. Implied Underground: Areas where the boardwalk is entirely underground, suggested only by the textured flooring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138218203-X8W81NMMDYSSSEIELQRO/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite12.jpg Westridge Molslang The ‘tail end’ of the walkway will end outside the first floor entrance to the EEC building. From here it ramps down the northern dune and crosses the shared movement/ circulation route. At this intersection, the route will be on grade with the roadway, and then rise on the opposite side on the southen/ biodiversity dune. The walkway will undulate both in width and height off the ground in a series of ramps and level platforms. The gradual incline will reach the apex of the dune where the Molslang boardwalk will terminate in a wide view platform with the ‘head’ enclosed below a shade structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698324381601-QWP8LT4QP3SBBLH8K5AL/Westridge+mol+website8.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698324595522-4NEJZ2VNBK4AY10UYFFR/Westridge+mol+website10.jpg Westridge Molslang The boardwalk is proposed to be constructed using robust materials that will require little maintenance, be vandal proof, while still being attractive, unique and ‘light weight’. A combination of recycled timber or plastic ‘polyplank’ decking and structural members that will be supported by concrete footings and line up against concrete seat/ retaining walls. A custom made balustrade and handrail will ‘move’ and undulate as one moves along the walkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138176372-I3CZI32S2VIJEE1O190Y/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite7.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138191938-9DCANMIKA911IS0HX9X0/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite8.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698138206368-004BRETJVXLH7PBIFDC5/Westridge%2Bmol%2Bwesbite9.jpg Westridge Molslang In the sheltered valley between the existing dunes is the proposed location for the main outdoor classroom. The fairly level space and the existing Ficus tree providing shade, also contribute to this site selection. The space can be accessed from any direction, and directly up to the Molslang walkway. The space will be edged by low seat walls that will be a continuation of material and theme used elsewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698324966728-RY85ROYX7ZIRIMDU3U5Q/Westridge+Park16.jpg Westridge Molslang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698137798903-2J3L29YQ4X5P8TAZ55S8/Westridge+mol+wesbite14.jpg Westridge Molslang It is important to note that the project is currently in the concept phase. All photographs in this article are taken of the existing boardwalk structure. The Molslang Timber Boardwalk promises to be a distinctive addition to Westridge Park, offering an educative experience that playfully combines art, nature, and community engagement. For more information about the upgrade of the larger section of the park see: Westridge Park Concept Design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698324401148-7DLAYC64GESQZWDDDEJM/Westridge+mol+website14.jpg Westridge Molslang http://www.terraplus.co.za/westridge-park daily 0.75 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698146548464-3A437UIXZJ5Y3UJ9NZDL/Westridge+Park.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698146943410-NJKQK0YXC11E7VN76GRX/Westridge+title.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698311080445-V88R52W18EN0I84XLY3W/Westridge+Park2.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698310610751-3LQ8YGCLL4BAHWLJPOAT/Westridge+Park3.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698310677978-RM0XKNEZ640NF6WYCPN4/Westridge%2BPark2.jpg Westridge Park TERRA+ Landscape Architects are vital in designing the Westridge Park Environmental Education and Multi-purpose Visitor Centre in Mitchell’s Plain. The project emphasizes integration, safety, accessibility, and creating educational spaces within a showcase garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698147315631-AIJ5QOWG7SUCR9YXT9KE/Westridge+Park4.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316547246-5IRBZMDU7CQXRN2LGL7O/Westridge%2BPark6.jpg Westridge Park Creating an Address: Designing a dignified intersection at Cypress Way for safety and symbolism. Pedestrian-Prioritized Street: Prioritizing pedestrians, incorporating design elements to frame and guide visitors. Forecourt: Creating a welcoming and functional forecourt for gathering. Biodiversity Garden: Expanding and enhancing the garden, introducing heritage elements, and incorporating educational features. Tree Planting: Introducing new trees while protecting existing ones. Irrigation System: Extending and automating irrigation. Pathway and Paving: Streamlining pathways for functionality and aesthetics. Parking and Accessibility: Ensuring universal accessibility and efficient parking. Lighting and Street Furniture: Optimizing lighting and street furniture for a cohesive environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316562824-O998ZDG0GKXKS17TQ23B/Westridge%2BPark7.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316462732-S12M894ZW0H8XUEYMFY8/Westridge+Park8.jpg Westridge Park The landscape concept design has developed around the new building position and proposed new access off De Duin Avenue. A series of revisions have been prepared that explore the pedestrian movement, molslang layout, and parking layout. Throughout, the soft landscaping proposals have been fixed: To work with existing trees, rehabilitate/ upgrade the existing biodiversity dune, and provide green buffering and softening to the proposed new building/s and hard infrastructure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316615505-PL2MA0QBFWCKXFQG8P0M/Westridge+Park9.jpg Westridge Park The final landscape concept plan, included above, indicates the adjusted parking layout and more detailed molslang walkway layout. Each area will be further discussed. Market Street & Parking Area: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698146669475-0DA5GBIGAXKKL8B9JXR0/Westridge+Park6.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316496818-HXJY5CMY21HTCQLRNOQ1/Westridge+Park11.jpg Westridge Park The landscape around the new EEC building will play an important role in a variety of ways. On the ground floor, the building is designed to open out onto the external space to the south, creating an extension to the internal gathering and learning spaces. Low seat walls opposite will provide an edge to this hard space and opportunities for artistic mosaics or murals that link to environmental educational themes. The ground plain will be a combination of patterned paving and pebble mosaics that will envoke interest, encourage gathering, guide movement and slow vehicular traffic across the space. The building will be ‘anchored’ into the dune, with dune vegetation and trees planted around its’ perimeter to assist with softening the built form, and providing a physical buffer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698146713550-77HKLRUAXMIQ611OQT2L/Westridge+Park7.jpg Westridge Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316539595-I1WD557FUOC50PC5OVRI/Westridge+Park13.jpg Westridge Park The Molslang Walkway (for elaborated concept see: Westridge Park, Molslang Concept Design) A new boardwalk is proposed for the Biodiversity Dune that will be universally accessible for all users of the park. The name of this boardwalk has been termed ‘The Molslang’ which is fitting given the habitat of the Mole Snake in sandy, scrub-like environments like Westridge Park. The characteristic nature of the molslang is in contrast to the ‘Boomslang’, whose habitat is above ground in the tree canopies. This proposed boardwalk system will mimic the molslang which moves across and underground, occasionally suspending itself above the ground as it moves over the terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698146726100-IJR5CFTKX4Z49C7MZBEV/Westridge+Park9.jpg Westridge Park Biodiversity Dune The existing identified ‘Biodiversity Dune’, south of the proposed EEC, is approximately 80% covered by local indigenous dune vegetation. The remaining 20% has open bare embankments, prodominantly below the existing mature tree canopies where shade is not condusive to Dune Strandveld growing conditions. These shady areas to receive indigenous plant species that can grow suitably in the shade on sandy banks. The following planting strategies are proposed around and on the dune: a. Plant infill into existing dune vegetation areas. Planting of new species between existing to improve diversity. b. New planting to the lower embankments. Remove existing kikuyu lawn from lower west facing slopes and replant with variety of dune vegetation. c. Swale planting. Introduce species suitable for wetter areas that would commonly be found in ‘Dune Slacks’ in undisturbed environments. These species will assist with water filtration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698317935679-FUO3V8ATIZSQSCRIY4ED/Westridge%2BPark15.jpg Westridge Park Outdoor Classrooms In the sheltered valley between the existing dunes is the proposed location for the main outdoor classroom. The fairly level space and the existing Ficus tree providing shade, also contribute to this site selection. The space can be accessed from any direction, and directly up to the Molslang walkway. The space will be edged by low seat walls that will be a continuation of material and theme used elsewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698316594331-RYUXNF3P7EMM2IC7QV60/Westridge+Park16.jpg Westridge Park http://www.terraplus.co.za/parow daily 0.75 2023-10-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698673772509-EG6FZIIG6S7V8C8JUUU9/Parow%252Bwebsite.jpg Parow Arcade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698671041767-JDNDHKWDN9H8C2KZ4R1H/Title+block+parow+copy.jpg Parow Arcade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698671103220-5E25XT9B8XFMKWWC2RYW/Parow+website2.jpg Parow Arcade The Parow Station Arcade Upgrade project is a pedestrian corridor upgrade & urban regeneration project, creating precinct identity and charcter. The project is an important initiative within the Voortrekker Road Corridor (VRC) Integration Zone and Development Plan. Its primary goal is to transform Parow Arcade, a priority Local Area (PLA), into a safer and more comfortable space for pedestrians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698671860664-TG2SBI4Z6NIG5I3BIV9I/Parow%2Bwebsite3.jpg Parow Arcade Situated at the crossroads of the VRC, the Parow Station area serves as a crucial public transport junction point, offering commuters access to major commercial and industrial hubs. This project was initiated to address the increasing need for enhanced urban infrastructure and pedestrian safety in this busy and bustling locality. The project is designed with the following key ideas in mind: congestion alleviation, social issue solutions, and linking to housing developments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698673078059-2YPNFTW3Q3KBIT98M4AB/Parow+website4.jpg Parow Arcade Key features of the design include: quality landscape upgrades, traffic conflict resolution, infrastructure improvement, and informal trader solutions. Quality Landscape Upgrades: Implementing upgrades to both hard and soft landscaping along Station Street and connecting to social housing developments. Traffic Conflict Resolution: Resolving existing traffic and pedestrian conflicts at intersections. Infrastructure Improvement: Upgrading public infrastructure, including public ablution facilities, lighting, manholes, and stormwater management. Informal Trader Solutions: Addressing informal trader congestion and conflicts with pedestrian movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698672232703-MTM3KA5SZ93873F7T2LC/Parow%2Bwebsite6.jpg Parow Arcade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698671271607-B5EZU3LS80CR4F9F9YSG/Parow+website7.jpg Parow Arcade The uniqueness of this project lies in its creative use of paving design. It not only communicates subliminal information guiding the use of public open space but also projects a distinctive character for Parow. This innovative approach sets the Parow Station Arcade Upgrade apart, making it an exciting and transformative urban regeneration project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698671328098-FRA4Y1J35FRVOALVYRH8/Parow+website8.jpg Parow Arcade Detailed paving portions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698671346205-6QFXOCQTB6OIF0GAXJIN/Parow+website9.jpg Parow Arcade http://www.terraplus.co.za/kruskal-avenue daily 0.75 2023-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698737156345-OHNDEEMMOOLGKAT9AV6H/Kruskal+website.jpg Kruskal Avenue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698737059422-UJ7T652GMY21CMVCEJ28/Kruskal+title+block.jpg Kruskal Avenue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698738154230-J19BZ1FAR0DE4GMM0DUL/Kruskal%2Bwebsite2.jpg Kruskal Avenue The Kruskal Avenue Upgrade is an urban regeneration project essential to address the need for improved investor confidence, enhanced access to public transportation, and increased pedestrian safety in this bustling precinct, offering benefits such as enhanced commuter safety through plaza design at roadway intersections, improved street lighting, and the retention of existing street trees, ultimately contributing to the comfort and well-being of pedestrians while stimulating economic growth. The core concept behind the design revolved around establishing a cohesive street environment that signified a shift from the traditional vehicle-centric road to a vibrant pedestrian-focused area. To realise this vision, one idea involved replacing all asphalt surfaces with a diverse palette of clay brick pavers, demonstrating the commitment to a more people-oriented and pedestrianised space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698744887595-1C4TZUWZYUG44934OPUD/Kruskal+website3.jpg Kruskal Avenue The design encompasses several key elements, including the introduction of fresh paved surfaces, the transplantation and planting of street trees, provision for street traders, and an overhaul of essential infrastructure like stormwater management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698751717642-MR59DPV3ADJ3GTP70SWY/Kruskal+website5.jpg Kruskal Avenue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698751736320-TY2AAE1K3C9O3G39GLNK/Kruskal%2Bwebsite6.jpg Kruskal Avenue What distinguishes this project is its transformation of the pedestrianised route into vibrant hubs of human interaction, departing from their previous vehicle-centric functions, and the thoughtful integration of an established network of street traders into a redesigned arrangement of standardized trader bays, interspersed with a combination of existing and newly planted trees, along with public seating and street lighting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698751951680-LVOXEL0NZ03KOXBB7228/Kruskal%2Bwebsite7.jpg Kruskal Avenue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698752031843-SD6AERB20CX27HYET96O/Kruskal+website8.jpg Kruskal Avenue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698751695114-KV3UJBWJUOERX56QWPHE/Kruskal+website9.jpg Kruskal Avenue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698751975080-WL2UA6GT40KS5ZZULALA/Kruskal%2Bwebsite10.jpg Kruskal Avenue http://www.terraplus.co.za/open-studios daily 0.75 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908430966-G382FAO12YXQ8INHGP1U/Overview+%26+team+intro.jpg Open Studios On 18th October 2023, Terra+ Landscape Architects welcomed the public and friends to our studio as part of the Open Studios event in Cape Town. This event was open to anyone with an interest in architecture and design, offering a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of the studios that shaped our city and to engage with the architects and designers responsible for this transformation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908466778-23X8EKB14MQQ08OVDG2W/Open+Studio+Pics.jpg Open Studios In anticipation of this event, we explored our studio to identify suitable spaces for displaying custom-made posters showcasing our work. This effort transformed our office into a small exhibition space, creating a unique and special environment for our friends, family, and visitors to enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698909437131-PN53L1TWZZ4A4AEWQ0M7/Open%2BStudio%2BPics7.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698909459921-QQTU88XK574S8CTOUV53/Open%2BStudio%2BPics72.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908482028-THDRPBJGYPEWZ1AP6B26/Open+Studio+Pics2.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908487895-6JVLZO1OLH88BD80Z5CQ/Open+Studio+Pics3.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908493513-IY48PLR7FJ89GZ69KWGL/Open+Studio+Pics4.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698911458535-URNN73KRRX6R5BBTLQZO/IMG_6093.JPG Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698909899874-T36HIOP4LI2ZFR3CY5JU/Open%2BStudio%2BPics9.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698911277275-INPGWP11O46P7M9A6RM5/Open+Studio+Pics10.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698911573954-KD45Z42HP4AO1HWZQTW2/Kruskal.jpg Open Studios We selected a few projects for which we designed custom-sized posters to display each selected project. It was truly special to share this with our visitors and equally rewarding for ourselves to showcase our work on the wall and appreciate an overview of what we had accomplished in the past few years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908513198-8YBPP4PKUA4VJW1QKXE6/Open+Studio+Pics6.jpg Open Studios https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1698908504555-53ISFMDNPZ38X95GH26M/Open+Studio+Pics5.jpg Open Studios We extend our gratitude to Open Studios for their support in making this event possible and look forward to the next one! http://www.terraplus.co.za/muizenberg-concept-design daily 0.75 2023-11-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701698416528-K5K3BL0WIVFHTCLLFZM8/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign16.jpg Muizenberg concept design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701163006588-GP63FSXCUXQ6QR32HJJA/Title+block+mb+concept+copy.jpg Muizenberg concept design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701095379152-NF2TSHQ2HZU48PQJ62MC/MB+concept+design2.jpg Muizenberg concept design The landscape design for this project has developed from the City of Cape Town’s initial Landscape Master Plan, dated January 2022. The ethos of the upgrade, as described by the City of Cape Town: “the design aims to maximize space for recreational use, both active (play area and walkways) and passive (seating opportunities), while upgrading aging infrastructure". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701159311501-T9KR2OZ67GI1JZT4JBN9/MB+concept+design3.jpg Muizenberg concept design Within the central node, and at the station forecourt, formal paved banding will be reintroduced using similar paving colours that currently exist in the central space. The new bands of approximately 1m in width will comprise a combination of ‘De Hoop Red’, ‘De Hoop Burgundy’/ ‘Nutmeg’ or similar, and a darker clay brick, ‘Onyx’ or similar charcoal colour paver. The ‘Onyx’ colour will be picked up again in thinner band patterns within court spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701096231143-SHAH4H0BDLOA6TB16M46/MB+concept+design4.jpg Muizenberg concept design The main beach shower will be reconstructed and positioned at the centre of this space. The style, shape, and height will be similar in form to the existing central shower, with the addition of universally accessible taps, handles, shower heads and generous access. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701096571290-JQUNH8HOSGP8VS1MUM14/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign4.jpg Muizenberg concept design The station forecourt on the east side of the railway line will be upgraded. New paved surfaces will provide a welcoming and safe pedestrian space and enhance the context to the historic railway station building. Paving patterns will complement existing and new alignments of the building and coastal steps and provide clear distinction between the pedestrian and vehicular zones. Lighting and street furniture will follow the new paved grid layout and guide vehicular movement across the space without interrupting pedestrian movement and gathering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701096394703-Q5ILFBQ06BDTVB6M46P4/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign5.jpg Muizenberg concept design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701096838429-GMT7DHC3VNRHLCIB8915/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign5.jpg Muizenberg concept design Physical connection and access will also be improved by converting the coastal defence infrastructure into a stepped revetment, which will combine steps and several ramps that will connect the different levels of the site to the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701159381187-BIBZ03F2D8TAZ3PCGJEO/MB+concept+design7.jpg Muizenberg concept design The layout of the upgraded play area will represent a coastal tidal zone with ‘dune’, ‘beach’, ‘rock pools’ and ‘sea’. These themes will be represented by the pattern and colour of surface materials and play structures. A raised berm positioned along the back of the play area, between Beach Road parking and the play area, will be planted with a mixture of low Cape Flats Dune Strandveld species. This planted ‘dune’/ berm, will also provide a physical barrier to assist with safety of keeping children away from the road edge. Natural rock will be integrated throughout the play area, in the form of large stones for seating, stepping/ hopping, and flat smaller stone set in the surface for skipping and colour/ material interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701159511446-V3IGFZ9L7N83LM2V1SLM/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign9.jpg Muizenberg concept design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701163116300-42C8IA86JKWYCPN0LY3K/MB+concept+design8.jpg Muizenberg concept design The variety of play structures will also represent the coastal theme and be abstract forms of living creatures. For example, the octopus activity gym, the sea anemone and kelp forest, as shown on the concept drawings. Timber log and rope netting will be the predominant material used and designed in different combinations of shapes and forms to encourage exploration and fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701159405684-NOC6W9MGX00GG7111E61/MB+concept+design10.jpg Muizenberg concept design New clay brick paving is proposed between the promenade and the parking/ road edge. Most of the existing beachfront paved spaces will be impacted on by the project construction, and therefore where possible, existing clay brick paving will be lifted, stockpiled, and then reused in the new paving design layout. Priority is to ensure integration of new paving with existing, and a seamless transition. A combination of different coloured clay brick paving has been specified for pedestrian and vehicular spaces, with exception to the concrete promenade which has a warm textured finish as specified by the Coastal Engineers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701159679245-K4NGBUPVJBDZ3CC9BVEA/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign11.jpg Muizenberg concept design Between the central node, the station forecourt and the pavilion, the paving layout will follow a tidal/ wave ripple pattern that resembles and mimics the ocean movement along the coast. A darker clay paver is proposed to demarcate the ripple edge, and form an organic and continuous line along the paved beachfront. This pattern will integrate the different spaces along the beach edge, and introduce a new, playful and contemporary element to the hard landscaping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701163174083-R9KSV8SJQUKF0H96H9LA/MB%2Bconcept%2Bdesign12.jpg Muizenberg concept design Planting beds along the central beachfront will be upgraded and enhanced with additional endemic coastal species. The species proposed are a combination of low succulent groundcovers, coastal shrubs, and some dune/ sand tolerant grasses. Undulating/ shaped planting medium can provide opportunities for mini representations of dune habitats, with wetland type sedges planted in low lying dips, and succulent groundcovers and grasses at higher edges. The intention is to create dense planting that can cover the soil/ sand and be robust enough to withstand some trampling. Where views are important from restaurants across to the beach, the height of shrubs will be limited to 0.5m. However, taller shrubs will be introduced to assist with softening hard edges or facades. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1701163135627-OXNR6J2OMDC4VOEY2A01/MB+concept+design13.jpg Muizenberg concept design Construction for the upgrade of Muizenberg Beachfront is predicted to start in the end of 2024. 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We spent the afternoon unwinding under the shade of trees in anticipation of a well-earned holiday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707471350652-U23JH6R1LA7FUQ49A570/IMG_5555.JPG 2023 year-end picnic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707470569929-96S5UQF158JBPNBGDXVV/IMG_5556.JPG 2023 year-end picnic We look forward to a refreshed 2024 and anticipate spending it with you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707471293090-7X7V36KEXUWCOFUUNSMB/IMG_5573.JPG 2023 year-end picnic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707470623996-MKG3C2CJTVXXDGO99DHQ/IMG_5571.JPG 2023 year-end picnic http://www.terraplus.co.za/muizenberg-detail-design daily 0.75 2024-02-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707828891878-NWOLMGU274B6BNUJXRXI/MB%2Bdetail.jpg Muizenberg detail design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829119404-OWRFOBHB7VOVXSZ9CQWK/Title+block+website+copy.jpg Muizenberg detail design Muizenberg Beachfront, renowned as a surfing hotspot in Cape Town, holds a special place in the hearts of both locals and visitors. The imminent upgrade seeks to enhance the functionality of this beloved beachfront and to elevate the overall experience for years to come. The careful approach ensures that the beachfront's current character and style are retained, with added features aimed at improving the area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707828911188-7D390DJJEBZTY8EX4SM2/MB+detail2.jpg Muizenberg detail design The landscape design stems from the City of Cape Town's Landscape Master Plan of January 2022. Aligned with the city's ethos, the upgrade aims to maximize recreational space, upgrade aging infrastructure, and embrace the area as a cultural landscape. Central to the project is the enhancement of planting beds with additional endemic coastal species, creating a vibrant and robust environment that withstands trampling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707828921857-8C0S8BGP99WEHWK9LJC2/MB+detail4.jpg Muizenberg detail design The station forecourt & Station Road areas on the east side of the railway line will undergo a transformation, featuring new paved surfaces that provide a welcoming and safe pedestrian space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707828955196-XB4F5NB3GFBD598LLNT3/MB+detail5.jpg Muizenberg detail design The paving patterns, lighting, and street furniture complement existing and new alignments, ensuring clear distinction between pedestrian and vehicular zones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829047067-RAYCAPC1MNIA6YIQ5XV0/MB+detail7.jpg Muizenberg detail design Formal paved banding will be reintroduced in key areas using a combination of paving colours, adding visual interest and cohesion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829161025-K9CZ2D3I01SMYZ70JHL7/MB%2Bdetail6.jpg Muizenberg detail design Improving physical connections, the coastal defence infrastructure will be transformed into a stepped revetment, providing better access to different levels of the site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829068982-24KSP7BM06I6KBETYV0V/MB+detail9.jpg Muizenberg detail design https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707892219748-TXRE8CTYJ4NF4J6QX93W/MB%252Bdetail8.jpg Muizenberg detail design The proposed clay brick paving, a combination of reclaimed and new materials, ensures a seamless transition between pedestrian and vehicular spaces. A tidal/wave ripple pattern along the beach edge introduces a playful and contemporary element, mimicking the ocean movement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829106657-ZV6SF91CPI54I8FWVTEI/MB+detail10.jpg Muizenberg detail design A darker clay paver is proposed to demarcate the ripple edge, and form an organic and continuous line along the paved beachfront. This pattern will integrate the different spaces along the beach edge, and introduce a new, playful and contemporary element to the hard landscaping. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829159034-DXM5T0DVZHYIFSRWE99Q/MB+detail11.jpg Muizenberg detail design Within the central node, and at the station forecourt, formal paved banding will be reintroduced using similar paving colours that currently exist in the central space. The new bands of approximately 1m in width will comprise a combination of ‘De Hoop Red’, ‘De Hoop Burgundy’/ ‘Nutmeg’ or similar, and a darker clay brick, ‘Onyx’ or similar charcoal colour paver. The ‘Onyx’ colour will be picked up again in thinner band patterns within court spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707829227058-OWPWWKNFP3P8FSSKY785/MB+detail12.jpg Muizenberg detail design In essence, the Muizenberg Beachfront Upgrade Project is a thoughtful blend of preserving the area's charm, introducing modern elements, and prioritizing safety and sustainability. The envisioned result is a rejuvenated beachfront that continues to captivate both locals and visitors alike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1707832094903-UZOCE8N9XUT63HGOKVN0/MB%2Bdetail13.jpg Muizenberg detail design http://www.terraplus.co.za/uct-lm-campus daily 0.75 2024-03-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287173795-S35GPPDFBFMYJW97KSGN/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709288145037-P7EQY2KD2TABQJMHGW38/Title+block+website+UCT+copy.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287196642-MRTZ8TXX85AX0CEKV0C5/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template2.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework In contrast to the well-defined Upper Campus, the Middle and Lower Campus faces spatial challenges characterized by a lack of clear planning and connectivity. Heritage assessments, though cautious, have contributed to an ill-defined campus layout with low bulk and a loose fabric, making navigation complex. Furthermore, essential features, such as Japonica Walk, have experienced deterioration. Unlike the Upper Campus, the Middle-Lower Campus lacks a clear heart or nucleus, resulting in structures and spaces with limited legible connectivity. The campus is underutilized, and there is a need for a comprehensive approach to revitalizing this academic space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287236822-75S59QH0027W2C65V9IL/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template3.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework Terra+ was mandated to asses the current spatial conditions on UCT Lower & Middle Campus and provide a vision for future re-development. The vision is rooted in creating a cohesive and distinctive sense of place, reinforcing the campus's character. The project seeks to establish unifying spatial elements that provide clear, safe, and legible links throughout the campus. Recognizing the significance of various places and spaces, the plan involves weaving them into the overall planning structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287238618-ELKB9F19UAXZ3BJI56PM/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template4.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709288441921-JRX79LDGVBB91T6G8F89/Title+block+website+UCT+copy3.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287295500-TCHC341EQ98YUKZNRQI2/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template5.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709288457438-JM00OR13HB8S0B4DC6KY/Title+block+website+UCT+copy3.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287279785-BXUOFANYSTQX29BX5IHG/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template6.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework Key Objectives include: Spatial Cohesion: Develop a coherent and strong sense of place by addressing the current lack of spatial response in planning. Connectivity: Establish clear, safe, and legible links between structures and spaces, promoting ease of navigation and a unified campus experience. Preservation and Enhancement: Recognize and enhance existing view corridors while creating and reviewing potential vistas to immediate and broader contexts, including features, monuments, and facades. Utilization: Optimize the use of the campus by identifying opportunities for intervention and development over time. Heritage Considerations: Balance heritage preservation with the need for a functional and dynamic campus, ensuring the sustainable development of significant features. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287305246-6GP27WLTCC3JB9DT0IHJ/UCT+upper+middle.+Website+template7.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework The UCT Lower Middle Campus Redevelopment aims to not only address existing challenges but also set the stage for a vibrant, well-connected, and culturally rich academic environment. The project envisions a campus that not only reflects its historical significance but also embraces modern principles of spatial design and functionality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1709287643647-29VI7U222VWG9DBKFQFL/UCT%2Bupper%2Bmiddle.%2BWebsite%2Btemplate8.jpg UCT L-M Campus Framework http://www.terraplus.co.za/altydgedacht-framework-plan daily 0.75 2024-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714391532406-EHK60J475XX687MDOMY4/Altydgedact+website.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715164944879-08WVIYCDEYK1SE4AEBEM/Title+block+website+altydgedacht+copy.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1714136559676-SEYM58ZTN3WZTMNZ7M1L/Altydgedacht%2Bwebsite2.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan Image courtesy of Herman Lintvelt The proposed development lies in the valley created by the rolling hills of Malmesbury shale, with the Elsieskraal river as the prominent stream trans versing the site. As part of the concept development a visual study and landscape character analysis has been done on the site . The rural quality of the area and the particular layout of the werf were both qualities that were deemed attributes to the site. Further to this the extensive tree planting on site and the visual buffer this provides is another quality which can be built on and developed further to add to the particular identity and sense of place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715173667750-DKUAXPHKNQV1YVM28QMR/Altydgedact%2BFramework%2Bwebsite7.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715163881089-GQJSX1YL6ZHVEXAFWE33/Altydgedact%2BFramework%2Bwebsite5.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan The site boasts lush tree planting, meadows, and vineyards. Unlike conventional farming methods, trees are organically clustered, with straight entrance avenues. Walkways offer diverse angles and natural routes, except for entry roads. Access to the river and ecological paths is neglected. Forests and tree arrangements lack coherence, with existing pastures for livestock. Enhancing forest quality and the river corridor can elevate the site's attractiveness. Meadows and open spaces can function as ecological corridors and amenities, rather than maintenance burdens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715167582463-HT1A3CYSRPZXSRSGBK04/Altydgedact%2BFramework%2Bwebsite9.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715167303896-4CZLJ11MZ5UZ8P6Z38JX/Altydgedact%2BFramework%2Bwebsite8.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan The main ideas behind the design proposal focus on structuring spaces for a distinct character. Leveraging natural and urban systems enriches the identity. Recognizing site features like drainage lines offers opportunities for a comprehensive green system, enhancing the development's sense of place. Detailed design of development pockets adds individual character to each area, addressing various aspects of the proposal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715173732159-HMUIC8SORG7KUMN6DFJJ/Altydgedact+Framework+website11.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan In principle the site should be pedestrian friendly and conducive to comfortable and accessible spaces for people. The design intent of all the public green spaces is to have these integrated in the overall design and accessible for everyone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715163902927-F01EILTALU2I0DIQEPCM/Altydgedact+Framework+website12.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan The site is trans-versed by the Elsieskraal river which is currently overgrown and under-utilised. The river is one of the most valuable assets and potential amenities for the proposed development and requires rehabilitation to a more natural state, closer to an functional, healthy ecological system. The success of this will determine the future use and potential of this amenity and positive connection to the broader context. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715175796955-8DITTE7Z0BC9TJLQ1INS/Altydgedact+Framework+website13.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan An important aspect of the farm and the rural nature is the presence of meadows edged by the clusters of trees and forest. From the major approach road, farm buildings and dwellings are seen in the distance with the fields and meadows in the foreground. This is one of the strong landscape typologies that provides such a strong rural character to the site. As with the river corridor and development of the ecological corridors, this aspect must be upgraded to become a real amenity for the property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715173865857-48PUW4CB2FSY5A2BTGCK/Altydgedact+Framework+website14.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan There will be a hierarchy of systems connecting the stormwater management at the source through to the larger detention facilities allowing recharge of the groundwater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715174080703-1MEQY9QW3Q6Q8BCXKIW8/Altydgedact%2BFramework%2Bwebsite15.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715174023992-W4BZVE6C8ESDZIT7279W/Altydgedact+Framework+website16.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan The existing houses and proposed buildings are clustered within a mature forest of non-native trees. The plan involves monitoring the existing trees to select the most important ones for preservation. Over time, the aim is to replant the forest with indigenous species while preserving the spatial quality offered by the mature trees. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715174046075-0YM7X8U47VER2TN7R1ID/Altydgedact+Framework+website17.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan The westward development will echo the farm village's approach, except for a section adjacent to vineyards, enveloped by trees. Visual mitigation aligns with the hill houses and farm village, with tree clusters enhancing existing foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715167539385-VAWVL440ROSZUFF7RUAC/Altydgedact+Framework+website18.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715166044698-K91ULS1NC0CEMIGY3BJW/Altydgedact%2BFramework%2Bwebsite18.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan The landscape approach and strategy or methodology will be one of mimicking the planting and grouping of plants in their natural setting and allowing for the active development and action of senescence to take place. This implies that the maintenance period is an active part of the design process and future implementation of soft-landscaping should take this into account. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/55253385e4b08058949375f0/1715164077772-Z5ZLXHL7GWS81TZPNPYB/Altydgedact+Framework+website18.jpg Altydgedacht Framework plan