LOCATION
Sandown, Cape Town
COMPLETION DATE
April 2012
CLIENT
Shoprite Checkers Properties
ARCHITECT
Stauch Vorster Architects
CATEGORIES
The Brief:
Create a varied road reserve planting with locally indigenous species and seasonal flowering bulbs; create shade and comfort for motorist and pedestrians in the parking lot ; use plants to demarcate restaurant areas within the centre.
The Concept:
The high water table and strong prevailing winds dictated the species of plants that were deemed to be suitable for this environment. Planting and placing of trees in the parking areas were introduced to subdue the strong gust of winds to protect the Shoppers with trolleys.
The Challenge:
Due to the huge parking area any greenery would have subdued this sterile environment.
The Implementation:
The landscape contractors had to work in tandem with the building and civil contractors which invariably lead to delays.
Timing:
In Phases over 12 Months