Bridge to Barefoot Luxury
Kruijd by Kraak and DDS Projects Slow, considered, organic, and luxurious… This is the essence of Kraak’s take on the spice of life. Growing in great strides, the event planning powerhouse was on the lookout for an ‘untouched’ location where they could curate a barefoot luxury hospitality experience as close to nature as possible. On […]
Fynbos On The Foothills
New Babylonstoren Fynbos Cottages by Malherbe Rust Architects Designed as an extension of the foothills of the Simonsberg and Franschhoek mountains, Babylonstoren holds space once again for those in search of respite. Two new cottages, composed by Malherbe Rust Architects on the landscape designed by DDS Projects, add impeccably to this Western Cape sanctuary amongst […]
An Untamed Spirit Sculpted
Kronezicht Garden by Carrie Latimer Perched atop Klein Leeukoppie’s rugged slopes, this remarkable garden oasis commands breathtaking vistas of the sea and mountains stretching toward Hout Bay. While the dramatic south-easter winds add a theatrical flair, landscape designer Carrie Latimer has orchestrated a dreamlike outdoor sanctuary that harmoniously captures the untamed spirit of Kronezicht. While […]
Threads of a Landscape
Motlatsi: Visualisation of Landscape and Rituals on Basotho Blankets Amidst the embrace of the Maloti Mountains, Lesotho is a testament to the intertwining of culture and landscape. Within this landlocked African nation, the intricate dance of water shapes not only the terrain but life itself. Emerging from the heart of this setting, Lesotho Water Realms, […]
A Community in Colour
‘Present Shapes’: A vibrant intervention in Bonteheuwel In the heart of Cape Town lies Bonteheuwel, a community steeped in both history and resilience. Established in the 1940s as a ‘coloured’ township under apartheid, Bonteheuwel became a symbol of resistance and community solidarity. Despite facing forced removals and repression, residents engaged in activism, shaping its history. […]
A Patterned Landscape
Adorning Ellipse Waterfall with Lorenzo Nassimbeni Named A Patterned Landscape, the surface artwork project at Ellipse Waterfall celebrates the public Midrand space at various scales – urban, architectural, landscape, and detail. The space is a key precinct in the broader Waterfall City environment. Conceptualised as a ‘landscape within a landscape’, the forecourt of the new […]
The Dreamer’s Garden
With Josephine Noyce A perfect residential garden is, of course, subject to every person’s taste and needs. What might be perfect for one person changes for the next. For me, the perfect garden is about understanding the ideal use of space and focussing on what will have the biggest impact. From plant palettes and materials […]
A Vision on the Vine
Baccō Wine Estate Clearing the dust of a dilapidated horse farm’s memory, a reimagining of Baccō Estate emerges with a new lease on life. A remarkable transformation, the plot has evolved into a burgeoning wine estate with a distinct Italian flair. When the farm was acquired by the visionary client several years ago, it faced […]
Leaning into the Landscape
Aligning with Nature in Golf Course Design A lot has been said about golf course design and trying to build courses in a natural way, emulating nature, and creating courses that seem as if they have been a part of the landscape since time began. Tracing golf back to its roots more than five centuries […]
Restoring the Lourensford Landscape
A Search-and-Rescue Propagation Project Across 4 000 hectares of land, amidst the Hottentots Holland and Helderberg Mountains, Lourensford Wine Estate hosts a biodiverse landscape with a rich floral heritage. In 2020, Deon van Eeden and the team at Vula Environmental Services undertook a project to restore a 5.5-hectare parcel of land on a farm with […]
