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Dodonaea angustifolia nestled amongst shade loving plants This courtyard is visible from the street and accessible from multiple rooms

As a result of the layout of the buildings, a Sustainability Positive outcomes
variety of landscape habitats occur within The project is water-wise through TKLA received an Award of Commendation
the Hope precinct. This facilitated the several initiatives. Firstly, in its use of in the 2022 ILASA Awards of Excellence for
planting of Plectranthus species under the water harvested from the roofs, which this project. In addition, the client made the
ramp, and the seasonal wetland plants is stored in underground tanks for following positive comments: “TKLA’s vision
within the surface water overflow swale. irrigation purposes and toilet flushing. has created a spectacular landscape in the
Combined with the colourful seasonal Secondly, with the help of the project’s Cape Flats. International and local visitors
variation of the Cape Flats dune strandveld, engineer, TKLA developed a soak-away who have been here are so impressed!”
the trees and shrubs have reintroduced to system for the planting beds, ensuring
this once bleak environment a reminder that sustainable drainage was achieved. The success of the project is also due to the
of what the whole of Delft could be. The Thirdly, the use of permeable paving in the close working relationship between TKLA
landscaping has flourished quickly, making parking area was specified to contribute and CCNIA, who have both asserted that
for a green site in an otherwise harsh and towards groundwater recharge. an inter-disciplinary approach should be
dry landscape. more prevalent in the South African building
The use of locally sourced materials and as industry. Klitzner says this relationship was
Phase 2, currently under construction, little concrete as possible was important “a crucial component to the success of the
has introduced fruit trees and a vegetable to the design philosophy. In designing for project, and while it is a fairly small one, it is
garden to the site. This falls under the City children, TKLA introduced rounded edges important for realising what can be achieved
of Cape Town’s Community Food Garden for seating and wall copings, as opposed when landscape architecture is integrated
Project. to sharp corners. right from the start”.

Brillantaisia subulugurica growing under Gazania sp gathering and spreading as a Salvia africana lutea have thrived in the semi- A communal outside space for staff
a ramp between the different phases. Its beautiful mat on an otherwise sandy ground. arid conditions of the Cape Flats. They provide members. Subtle shade devices were
vibrant colour shows the opportunities in The natural groundcover provides variations of a powerful backdrop to benches that hold the carefully detailed and positioned
cold, dark areas. greys, greens, purples, whites and yellows. arrival space. by TKLA and CCNIA.
Text and photos supplied by Tarna Klitzner Landscape Architect. n

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