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PROJECT

THE CAPITAL ON THE PARK

The Capital on the Park Pebble bed water feature with blocks of different heights protruding from the
is a hotel, business hub water. Photo: GLH Architects
and conference venue
on Katherine Street in
the heart of Sandton. It is
conveniently situated close
to Sandton City Shopping
Mall and the Gautrain
station. Although the
landscaping component
is a relatively small part
of the site, it is entirely
appropriate for the stylish
and upmarket building.

ertha Wium, owner of Bertha Wium
Landscape Development, was
Bbriefed to create a ‘landscaped street
announcement’ as the hotel fronts directly
onto Katherine Street, a permanently busy
thoroughfare. She was also required to
enhance the two deck levels around the
swimming pool in a sophisticated and
minimalistic way. “The client accepted our
proposal for a modern, formal and stark
look, and it is this simplicity that created
the required impact, giving strength to the
design and catching the eye,” she states.
Pool deck and planters. Photo: GLH Architects

Rectangular areas of All Seasons Evergreen lawn interspersed with raised timber steps close to the pool. Photo: GLH Architects

4 Landscape SA • Issue 93 2020