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The 5.7 cubic metres of American white oak used to construct the trellis would be replaced through natural regeneration in the US hardwood forest in under 9 seconds , such is the vastness of this sustainable managed hardwood .
Meyer & Associates , whilst still in the process of completing the ground-breaking Botha ’ s Halte Primary School for the same client nearby , were appointed to act as project architects and principal agent in South Africa , assisting Steyn Studio in the execution of the project on site and helping to develop and resolve some of the complex detailing on a seemingly simple project .
“ It is not every day that we see American white oak being used in such an extraordinarily beautiful outdoor setting . This project really serves to highlight the strength , durability and versatility of this species .”, says AHEC Regional Director , Roderick Wiles . “ It should also be mentioned that the 5.7 cubic metres of American white oak used to construct the trellis would be replaced through natural regeneration in the US hardwood forest in under 9 seconds , such is the vastness of this sustainable managed hardwood .”
ABOUT SQUARE ONE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
Over the past 10 years , Square One Landscape Architects have successfully designed and optimised 200 public and private properties . From designing plazas for Redefine Properties to detailing urban parks for the City of Cape Town , we are the first choice professional partner for our clients . Square One Landscape Architects works across all scales of planning , urban design , architecture and engineering to produce plans and details that are integrated across an entire project . They are refined and stand apart from the rest for all the right reasons . Additionally , our experience in Green Infrastructure design embraces the very latest in green technologies .
ABOUT STEYN STUDIO
Steyn Studio is a collaborative architecture practice . We believe design has the power to solve problems , inspire , and improve lives and work hard every day to realise this ambition . We always aim to do this honestly and with the freedom to creatively explore meaningful design solutions . Designs that make a real difference to the end-user and the client ; culturally and commercially .
ABOUT MEYER & ASSOCIATES
The original firm , known as MEYER + VORSTER Architects , Urban Designers and Interior Designers , was founded in 2002 . In 2013 , the firm was restructured and became known as MEYER & ASSOCIATES Architects , Urban Designers . It is owned and managed by the founding principal of the practice , Tiaan Meyer . He has over twenty years ’ experience in the architectural and urban design industry and is complemented by a staff of twelve , which include several professionally registered architects , technologists and interior designers . Team members have been hand-picked for their specialist skill-sets and design capabilities . MEYER & ASSOCIATES takes pride in delivering unique , effective and aesthetically pleasing solutions to clients ’ design briefs and development objectives .
ABOUT AHEC
For more than 30 years , the American Hardwood Export Council ( AHEC ) has been at the forefront of the promotion of wood globally . AHEC collaborates with architects and designers in order to demonstrate the potential of this sustainable raw material , to provide evidence for its environmental impact and to inspire good and responsible design . www . americanhardwood . org
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