LOCATION
Zevenwacht, Cape Town
COMPLETION DATE
April 2014
CLIENT
Shoprite Checkers Properties
ARCHITECT
Barry Slavin Architects
CATEGORIES
The Brief:
Integrate the new shopping centre with the surroundings; create shade for shoppers; retain the rural atmosphere that exists in the area.
The Concept:
Retain a number of the existing oak trees; use ‘werfmure’ to demarcate the site and as retainers for the existing oak trees.
The Challenge:
No unforseen hiccups were encountered.
The Implementation:
The landscaping as usual is the last element that is implemented on a development and times restraint was difficult to meet.
Timing:
2 Months