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The concept for the Louwville High School by 2AD Space Architects
Inc. in the Western Cape is closely linked to its context: a series
of orthogonal buildings, interspersed with interesting shapes that
create interest and points of reference. Conceptually, these points
of interest represent the boulders that are often found dotting the
West-coast landscape. The school consists of five blocks which
includes 38 classrooms and eight offices, all situated around three
courtyards. The construction of the school around the courtyards
provides children with a sheltered space from the harsh Vredenburg
environment, offering relief from wind and sand. We put some
questions to 2AD Space:
Can you give us a short background on 2AD Space?
2AD Space Architects Inc. is a company of architects based in Somerset
West with 20 years of experience in the industry and over 60 years of
collective knowledge between them. The company is driven by a passion
for real excellence and a commitment to a collaborative approach.
Our guiding principal is a strong client/architect relationship, the benefits
of which are a clearer vision and the fuller realisation of that creativity.
We are a team of strong individuals, each with our own passions,
inspirations and fields of expertise, but with a collective vision. That
vision is the belief that positive spaces make positive people.
What was the brief?
The project can be broadly defined as the construction of new permanent
facilities to accommodate Louwville High School.
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