LIVINGSTON

My favourite location in South Africa is The Kruger Park.

I was lucky to be able design and manage the construction of a house/ holiday lodge with Mjejane, which is located on the South side of the Crocodile River.

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This was to be used as holiday house and rental for guests as well as possible retirement house.

It was designed for this flexibility of use by separating some of the spaces so different families could use it at the same time.

It was also designed for disabled use.

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Thatch was the natural material, being in the bush and providing an insulation layer from the extreme heat.

Specific features for its use and location were open plan living areas with good cross ventilation, outdoor shower with lathes for both shading and privacy screens, solar panels to maximise the sunlight and a swimming pool to keep the residents cool.