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The Guest Suites
(Die Skuur)
Formwork: As there is no benchmark or
similar structure for this unique shape/form,
all the formwork for this project was purpose
made. The entire formwork structure was
designed as a truss-system and all trusses were
pre-manufactured and assembled on site. The
formwork process took almost five months to
construct on site.
Reinforcing: Due to this unique form,
each reinforcing bar (top and bottom) had
to be individually cut and hand bent /
shaped to fit.
Concrete / Shotcrete: All the shotcrete /
concrete work had to be done from mobile
Bosjes Estate
platforms. Extreme weather conditions were
experienced during the shotcrete process and
there were many delays due to strong winds
and rain. As a result the entire shotcrete process
took almost six weeks compared to the original
allowance of two weeks.
Conclusion
The Bosjes Estate, in particular the Bosjes
Chapel, stands as testament to the vision of
the architect, the support of this unique design
by a brave client and the expertise and willing-
ness to push the boundaries of the entire
professional team.
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