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The landscaping is enriched with an indigenous plant palette

he client’s brief called for a high- visual interest. Seasonal colour variations Landscape installation and
quality landscape to seamlessly unify enhance the vibrancy of the environment, irrigation
Tthe estate. Thoughtfully designed complemented by diverse textures that add The landscape installation, undertaken
public amenities, including a dog park, richness to the overall aesthetic. by Life Green Group, was done in phases.
family park and a vibrant lifestyle centre Challenges included a very sandy soil,
were also required. This cohesive design Hard landscaping features and play and the site is extremely hot and windy
enhances community interaction, promotes area in summer. In winter during the rainy
well-being and provides residents with A palette of grey pavers complements the season, the water table rises substantially.
diverse recreational spaces in a harmonious architecture, with variations in texture and A maintenance contract is in place with
setting. finishes distinguishing the pedestrian areas the Home Owners Association
The landscape is enriched with an and crossings. There is a fully automatic irrigation
indigenous plant palette, providing seasonal The stone-clad entrance circle offers a system and a treated wastewater
colour and fragrance while promoting refined introduction to the estate, featuring connection from the City of Cape Town.
sustainability. These elements all combine an understated water element that When this water is available, the irrigation
to enhances the residents’ lifestyle. enhances the entrance and surrounding system can be switched to municipal
From an environmental point of view, landscape. water.
the estate features an eco-park that serves The play structure is designed to
as a sanctuary for threatened plant species, encourage free play, allowing children Community-focussed estate
showcasing the region’s unique vegetation. to have a dynamic experience each time Phase 3 is being activated, with the
Designed to offer an interactive educational while ensuring safety with the appropriate installation of public parks and a pool
experience, the park fosters awareness surfacing. Timber elements are incorporated, area well underway. Once completed, the
and appreciation of local biodiversity introducing a natural aesthetic and a cool-to- pool will become a central hub for social
while promoting conservation efforts in an the-touch surface, enabling play to continue gatherings, especially during the warm
engaging, natural setting. even in the height of summer. summer evenings.
A five-a-side area has been incorporated As more residents move in and begin to
Soft landscaping and planting alongside a pump track, offering high- occupy the spaces, the estate will evolve
The planting design showcases a carefully energy activities for more active residents. into a vibrant family-oriented community.
curated selection of indigenous species, In contrast, a family park provides quiet
thoughtfully arranged to create a dynamic areas for passive recreation and socialising. Information and photos supplied by Timothy
and immersive landscape. Bold avenues of Additionally, a well-equipped dog park offers Snyders of Truform Landscape Architects and
trees establish structure and rhythm, while a dedicated space for both dogs and their Ida-Marie Strydom of Life Green Group.
layered plantings introduce depth and owners to interact and enjoy the outdoors.

A timber structure in the family park encourages free play. Other areas in the park provide quieter spaces for passive recreation and socialising. n

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