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PROJECT
THABA ECO VILLAGE
Thaba Eco Village is an upmarket lifestyle estate in Mulbarton, south of Johannesburg.
The development merges seamlessly with its surrounding natural environment, for
which this area is well-known. The adjacent Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve sets the
tone for the project, emphasising the protection of indigenous flora and fauna and
a focus on active outdoor living such as hiking, trail running and mountain biking.
Project Team omplementing this ethos are amenities such as a lifestyle centre, indoor gym,
Client: Balwin Properties Montessori school with enclosed play area, swimming pool and sports facilities
Architects: Boogertman + Partners Cincluding padel courts, a five-a-side soccer field, basketball court and a skate park.
Landscape Architects: Landscape architect Christa Burger oversaw both hard and soft landscape design
Boogertman + Partners elements for the Thaba boulevard, lifestyle centre, sports centre and Montessori school.
Landscape Contractor: Vibing Gardens A particular site challenge was the construction of the sports centre on a steep
The striking backdrop of this koppie added distinction to the project
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