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Different leaf shapes and textures add interest to the small landscaped spaces, viewed mainly from inside the building

element facing the building, allowing tenants Hard landscaping aspects mainly monochrome building. These elements
to enjoy the greenery from inside. At the entrance to the building, the internal are grouped in a loosely defined cluster.
and external finishes have been designed
The use of Combretum erythrophyllum and to create a seamless flow, using Spazio Gris Installation, irrigation and
Celtis africana trees was extended from tiles. They are identical in appearance, but maintenance
Building A to Building B and for the latter, two smoother inside the building and more Countryline Africa was responsible for the
large Buddleja salignas were placed to clearly roughly textured outside. Additional exterior installation of the landscaping and a drip
frame the staircase leading to the main paving includes charcoal cobbles, pavers with irrigation system. Due to the presence of
entrance. a granite finish and a charcoal coping to the dolomite in this area, no irrigation was
staircase. permitted within five metres of the building
Aristida junciformis, with its tufted form footprint.
and grass-like leaves, drapes gently over a Informal seating in a bright red colour has
concrete wall, providing a softening effect to been placed at the entrance, at the top of the Countryline has a 12 month maintenance
its surface. staircase, providing a strong contrast to the contract.

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