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for its suitability to local climatic conditions
and long-term performance in an urban
commercial environment. The planting
design incorporates a mix of evergreen
trees, structured shrubs and groundcovers
to achieve layered planting and year-round
interest.
A restrained colour palette of white,
blue, yellow and orange was introduced
through species such as Strelitzia reginae,
Agapanthus, Dietes bicolour, Dietes
grandiflora and Tecomaria capensis. These
are supported by various Agapanthus
species, which provide fine texture and
ground level coverage.
The tree component includes indigenous
evergreen species such as Buddleja saligna
and Harpephyllum caffrum, selected for their
adaptability and ability to establish within
the constraints of the built environment.
The overall planting contributes to a
cohesive landscape that responds to both
the architectural context and the local
environment.
The installation process required
coordination across multiple levels of the
development, with planting areas located
on different floors. This presented logistical
challenges in terms of access, material
movement and sequencing of works.
The project benefitted from a clear and
well-resolved design by Laker, and this
facilitated accurate implementation on site.
The defined layout and plant specification The rooftop garden was designed as a functional outdoor space associated with the golf putting area.
allowed for efficient installation despite Planting on the rooftop was selected to suit exposed conditions, with species chosen for their hardiness and
the complexities. Close collaboration ability to perform in confined soil depths. Trees and planting beds define the space and improve the overall
between contractors played a key role user experience.
in the successful execution of works and
coordination across disciplines ensured
that the installation was completed in line
with the overall project programme and
design intent.
The rooftop garden is moderate in scale
and was designed as a functional outdoor
space associated with the golf putting
area. Its purpose is to introduce planting
into the rooftop environment and provide
a softer, more natural setting within the
development. Planting was selected to suit
exposed rooftop conditions, with species
chosen for their hardiness and ability
to perform in confined soil depths. The
inclusion of trees and planting beds assists
in defining the space and improving the
overall user experience.
The planting approach allows for initial
establishment to be monitored before the
introduction of a permanent irrigation
solution, should this be required. n

Information supplied by McLellan Architects
and Imperial Landscape Developments. Photos
courtesy of Imperial Landscape Developments
and Olivia Jones Communications.

Courtyard spaces with
geometric planters and
shimmering Saligna
trees, adding life to these
intimate spaces

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