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FEATURE

Environmental Studios for La Lucia Home Life Landscapes for Melrose Square
Tshala Plant Brokers Trophy for Best Environmental Landscape Just Trees Trophy for Best Landscape Construction with Design
Work: Environmental Studios for La Lucia Home By Others: Life Landscapes for Melrose Square
Right on the beach, the client wanted to create privacy so the contractor first This is a very tight site and a busy, established shopping centre. It required
rehabilitated the existing dunes, then created new ones by manipulating the precision under strict rules and regulations. The plant quality and spacing are
sand deposits using reed breaks and cuts from the tree pruning in the main so good that one could be mistaken for thinking that the garden has been there
garden. This effective technique has created a new environment that is easy for many years. The large trees have taken shape in their maturity, framing the
on the eye for people on the beach. Amongst the different levels and shapes, building nicely.
the dunes open up a small pocket for movement, that then leads to a hidden
pedestrian gate giving access to the house. The understanding of how dunes
work and which plants do best in the environment has transformed it to its
‘natural’ state. Very intelligent and beautiful environmental work.

Saena Botany Trophy for Best Landscape Construction with In-House
Design: DDS Projects for Babylonstoren Fynbos Cottages
Amongst the vineyards of the Babylonstoren Farm are the cottages, at the foot of
the mountain overlooking a vast space of land. This project is so in tune with its
surroundings that it is hard to believe it was designed and constructed by man. Were
it not for some new parts of the development, it would have been difficult to believe
it possible to create such synergy with the surroundings. The tranquil space redefines
the art of landscaping, and there is a touch of genius in allowing each cottage space to
have its identity within a holistic whole that does not, in any manner, take away from its
surroundings.

SALI National Judge’s Discretionary Award: Keith Kirsten
Keith Kirsten is highly acknowledged and broadly celebrated in the field of
horticulture. He continues to play an active role in landscaping, undertaking
exclusive gardens such as the Mandela House, Delaire Wine Estate and the Cradle
of Humankind Hotel. His books serve as a reference for many students, particularly
at TUT, imparting knowledge to them about design and plant material. He has
been the chairperson
of the SANA bursary
scheme, which saw many
landscape students
benefit from being able to
complete their studies. In
his company, KKHI, he has
employed and continues
to employ landscape
students for internships,
work-integrated learning,
projects and as employees.

SALI National Chairperson’s Discretionary Award: Prof. Piet Vosloo
This award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the landscaping
industry in South Africa. Prof. Piet Vosloo studied architecture and after practicing for a few years, enrolled
for a master’s degree in landscape architecture, following which he completed his PhD in landscape
contracting.He has authored numerous articles in journals and presented papers at national and
international lectures and conferences. He has been involved with many landscaping and environmental
projects, has academic publications in peer review journals and served as a SALI national judge for seven
years. He believes that the proudest moments of his professional career were observing independent
thinking, and seeing creative students graduate as landscape architects during his time at UP.

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