Structure and Design Issue 37

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s we move into 2021 it’s great to see that there might be some working environment. Established trees were retained but the rest of the
light at the end of the Covid tunnel! It’s been so exciting for garden is fresh, colourful and low maintenance. We also feature Ecolighting –
all of us at S&D to see how architects, engineers, builders and a local company now established in Mount Pleasant – that offers a wide range
designers have managed to work through such a difficult time. of light fittings and accessories. In addition, working with architects, interior
designers and home-owners, they can create a full lighting and electrical
There’s a brand new mall in Tynwald in Harare West that’s very nearly design for your home, office, retail or hospitality space.
completed. The main anchor tenant, OK Zimbabwe, has already opened
their supermarket and adjacent liquor outlet. Other tenants, including a You can find out all about Vaka Concrete on page 68 In the relatively short
food court, a pharmacy and a hardware store are set to open soon. The mall time since they opened they have become the leading suppliers of concrete
is part of an on-going maser plan to upgrade Tynwald and the surrounding bricks, blocks and pavers for the construction industry with a number of
suburbs and offers local residents the convenience of one-stop shopping major projects under their belt.
right in their neighbourhood.
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firm Nyambuya and Associates. An old and rather uninspiring property has their work is exciting and innovative. They’ve brought a slightly date home,
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NEW SHOPPING MALL
FOR TYNWALD

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text: Michael Nott
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K Zimbabwe recently opened their brand new store on the
5th November, 2020, at the Tynwald Mall, Sanganai Corner,
along Kirkman Road. The supermarket is very busy and has
proven to be extremely popular with residents in Tynwald, Kuwadzana
and the surrounding suburbs. Previously residents were forced to travel
long distances for the convenience of all-in-one supermarket shopping.
Construction of the mall started towards the end of 2019 and was
it expected to be completed in mid-2020 – but like most large scale
construction projects the Covid pandemic seriously affected timetables,
schedules, and of course budgets. The project was not without its own
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some ground work and the construction of a retaining wall on the east
side, separating the mall from the neighbouring – rather dilapidated –
structures. Negotiations are at a sensitive stage intended to integrate
the neighbours into the overall landscaping and design plan.
Attention had to be paid to storm water drainage for the run off from the
parking area and the sizeable roof structure. This entailed constructing
a rain water drainage system – with a grid covered channel across the
entrance to the parking area – leading the water into the civil drainage
system and eventually to Lake Chivero. In addition almost 2 kilometres of
sewer line had to be constructed to connect the mall to the council sewer
line which ultimately ends up at the Crowborough treatment plant. Chisipo
consulting was superintending all the engineering works on this project.
The designers of the mall created a series of generic ‘white box’ spaces
which tenants are then able – with assistance from the developers – to
tailor make to suit their requirements. The developers have provided
electricity from a dedicated ZESA transformer, a back-up generator,
as well as provisions for a solar power system. Tenants have their own
individual ZESA metres to make payment and contribution calculations
simple and transparent. The council water supply is sporadic and
unreliable so there’s an on-site borehole as well as water tanks which
can store substantial amounts of water for the tenants. Food courts
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day-to-day business.
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court and the shops are kept comfortable all year round. They’ve also
included a lighting design for both the interior and exterior of the mall
for the convenience and security of late-night patrons. The mall has the
capacity to become a safe and convenient space for the community to
meet, socialise and take advantage of all the facilities available.
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to take up trading in the new mall. Other tenants who will soon take up
occupancy are expected to include a Chicken Inn food court (which will
most likely incorporate their associated outlets like Bakers Inn and Pizza
Inn), a pharmacy and a hardware retailer, among others. The mall is
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completed, within a few months.
This section of Tynwald had previously been relatively neglected and under
developed so the mall will bring new vigour and vibrancy to the suburb, as
well as helping to create a number of employment opportunities for local
residents. It’s part of a bigger urban planning scheme to upgrade the area
that could include adjacent housing developments, as well as encouraging
factories and warehouses to consider Tynwald as a more desirable and
economically viable destination.
While Tynwald has traditionally been a predominantly residential area
an employment corridor along Kirkman Road is being established and is
expanding rapidly. The overriding concept behind the new development
is that people will be able to live, work and shop within a mixed use peri-
urban environment where all the facilities and amenities that they need
are within easy travelling distance. The development of Tynwald and the
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and out of the Harare Central Business District for work and for shopping,
helping to de-congest the City centre and generally improve living
conditions. The mall is the brain child of Ruswa Consulting and it was
then developed and funded by a forward looking consortium of private
investors, is set to change and improve the lifestyle of the currently less
privileged communities on the western side of the City.

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The mall has been designed so that the exterior of the structure
requires minimal maintenance. Walls have been constructed of
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plaster which tenants can choose to paint in corporate colours and
there’s ample provision above the shop fronts for logos or illuminated
signage to add colour and interest and draw in prospective shoppers.
Vertical gardens and a green portico will provide shade and shelter
for customers who choose to eat outside the food court on the
pavement promenade and also soften the boxy concrete and glass
facade. There’s a high roof above the entrance to the supermarket,
partly to provide shelter for shoppers from sun and rain, but also to
add architectural emphasis (and visual appeal) to the main access.
The entrance opening has an unusually wide span – around 9 metres
across – which helps to encourage shoppers to cross the threshold
into the retail space. There’s also a generous amount of secure
and convenient paved parking space in front and to the side of the
structure for the convenience of the customers – none of the hassle
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Kirkman Road just a few kilometres past the Harare Drive intersection.
You can’t miss it.

In the meantime look out for a follow up article which we’ll be featuring
when the mall is fully occupied and bustling with vitality and energy!

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Ecolighting
MORE THAN JUST LIGHTING
text: Michael Nott | photos: Structure and Design

colighting is a proudly 100% Zimbabwean company
that has been providing lighting designs and unique
lighting solutions to Zimbabwe (and the region)
for many years. Initially known as Streamlight –
founded in 2009 – they rebranded as Ecolighting in 2019. They’re
located at 14 Westcott Road in Mount Pleasant in a custom built
showroom close to Arundel and Pendennis Shopping Centres.

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imported from leading manufacturers around the world.

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pendant lights, chandeliers, down lighters, wall lights and table
lamps. Just a few of their manufacturers and suppliers for indoor
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well the Belgian brand Dark lighting, Regent Lighting Solutions and
Spazio Lighting. In addition to what you can see displayed in their
showroom they also have extensive catalogues from leading lighting
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for residential projects, as well as for hotels and lodges, restaurants
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for ambient (general) lighting Ecolighting also supply lighting
solutions for the other two main types of lighting – accent
lighting (which is generally more decorative and helps to create
or enhance the mood or atmosphere) and task lighting (where
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Lighting and interior designers often work with a combination of all
three types of lighting. Ecolighting provide so much more than just
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design solutions, incorporating designed ceilings for cove lighting
as well an installation supervision service. Working with architects,
interior designers and electrical consultants at the planning stage
Ecolighting can suggest a variety of lighting plans that can be
incorporated in the overall design.

The trend in interior design for homes these days often focuses
on an open plan layout incorporating the kitchen, dining room and
lounge. Ecolighting uses architectural plans, kitchen and furniture
layouts and rendered drawings and the lighting design for each area
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each type of lighting. Ecolighting consult thoroughly with their clients
and drawing on their up to date research, conducted on various
social media platforms, they offer advice and suggestions for a
variety of lighting options available for different spaces.

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MORE
THAN
JUST
LIGHTING

14 Westcott Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe
+ 263 (0) 242 301 852 / +263 (0) 242 369 504 / +263 780 054 393
[email protected]

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as well as wall sconces above the sideboard or server to function as both
accent and task lighting. Depending on the décor style the lounge could
have concealed cove lighting, which is softer and warmer, perhaps one
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create more intimate spaces. Accent lighting could include picture lights
or a spot focused on a prized artwork. A favourite reading chair would
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Ecolighting could, for example, suggest down lighters in the kitchen for Ecolighting can create the lighting design so that each area, and each
ambient lighting combined with, LED strip lighting under the top cabinets section of the overall plan, can be switched independently. For example,
to function as task lighting illuminating the work surfaces, and a series of the overhead lounge lights would work well on a dimmer, while it would
pendants over the kitchen island or breakfast bar. The open plan dining create a more sophisticated atmosphere to turn off most of the kitchen
room could have pendants suspended over the table for ambient lighting lights during a formal dinner party. While the space remains open- plan
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and give each space its own identity.

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Lighting for bars and entertainment areas can also add fun and
atmosphere, whether for home or public spaces. Ecolighting can provide
shelf lights so that the leading edge of glass shelving appears to glow
from inside, cove lighting that seems to make the ceiling change colour,
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entrance statement. Great for nightclubs and other venues where the
lighting is an integral part of the décor!

For more serious applications Ecolighting can supply a huge range of They also have a huge range of lighting for outdoor use for residential,
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and retail outlets including suspended LED strip lights, track lights and For residential applications they have outdoor wall lights, garden
panel lights for suspended ceilings. In fact, Ecolighting has worked with a lights to accent a beautiful tree or an elegant pot plant, pathway lights
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lighting for conference venues and exhibition spaces, showrooms, banks, Many Zimbabweans love to take advantage of our pleasant weather
restaurants, food courts and shopping malls. and dine or entertain in the garden in the evening – good lighting
is essential and adds a sophisticated and magical element to the
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warehouses as well as street lamps for driveways or access roads.
They also have motion sensor lights which are a great security feature.

Ecolighting can even provide highly specialised lighting solutions for
everything from theatre lighting to medical applications including
nurse call systems. They not only supply the lighting and electrical
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electrical sockets, cabling and connection products and of course
all the different bulbs and accessories. All their lighting designs are
highly adaptable and function on the conventional 220V AC current
or on solar and inverter systems. They even offer a supervision and/
or installation service with their team of engineers and technicians
to ensure customers get the best value and performance for their
investment.

Ecolighting’s consultants Mr Muringani, Ms Mutenure can offer you
the best advice from an aesthetic ‘look and feel’ design approach as
well as from a technical perspective as they both have a background
in electrical engineering. Between them they have a wealth of
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customer’s unique requirements.

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To complement their lighting range Ecolighting supply a select range of
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manufacturers but is exclusive to Ecolighting under their brand
‘Design for Desire’. The range includes the most sophisticated, simple
and elegant contemporary designs for desks, work stations and
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manufactured with Ecolighting’s usual attention to detail and quality.
They also supply chairs, sofas, coffee tables and incidental tables for
client waiting areas, boardrooms and informal meeting areas. Just a
small selection of the range is displayed within their showroom but
again they have extensive catalogues for customers to browse through.
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clean, minimalist designs and their fabric options make the furniture
ideal for any modern décor scheme, whether for homes, apartments or
hospitality settings.

Ecolighting are the agents for the South African based Regent Outdoor
Furniture manufacturers. Regent produce a range of chairs, tables,
loungers and benches for your garden or patio. The furniture is
cast from rust free aluminium that’s lighter and more durable than
conventional cast iron – and the manufacturing process is more eco-
friendly too. So once you’ve created a beautiful lighting design for your
outdoor space you can enjoy spending time outdoors dining with friends
and family or just relaxing on Regent’s stunning outdoor range.

To protect your precious assets – and save lives – Ecolighting supply and
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strong rooms, switch rooms, server rooms, pleasure boats, vehicles, and
electrical cabinets. Ecolighting are the sole agents and distributors for
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restaurants, hotels, factories and warehouses, schools – or just about
anywhere that safety is paramount.

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Making Buildings more than Structures

www.speartecelectricals.co.zw

Suite 10 3D Centre +263 242 334 961/ 336484 / 348254
Strathaven Shopping Complex [email protected]
Avondale West [email protected]
Harare, Zimbabwe

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Ecolighting contacts;
14 Westcott Road, Mount Pleasant, Harare, Zimbabwe

+263 (0)242 301 852 or +263 (0)242 369 504
Email: [email protected]

Webpage: www.ecolighting.co.zw
WhatsApp no: +263780054393
Appointments are recommended for consultations

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residential profile

A Traditional Tuscan Style
Villa Is Brought Up To Date

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text: Michael Nott
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plans: Mirko Tucakov

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hen the current owners bought the house at the beginning
of 2020 it was basically a fairly sound structure of brick
under concrete tiles, in the style of a Tuscan villa with
rough exterior plaster and a series of stepped parapet
walls supporting the roof. The roof tiles were originally a reddish
terracotta colour and the exterior had been painted in a fairly bright ochre
yellow with brown window frames. The exterior of the house has now been
repainted in a softer, creamier sandy colour with smart white trims, white
window frames with white architraves and a slate grey roof. The overall
effect is cooler, crisper and much more modern.
The garden was lush and tropical but somewhat overgrown and in
need of some attention – mostly clearing away unchecked growth and
opening up the views of the space. The garden slopes down to what
was once a small perennial stream running through the property to the
vlei outside the boundary. As a result of changing weather patterns,
and building development in the surrounding suburb, the stream has
mostly dried up, but the new owners have plans to restore it, although
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waterway.
The house had been built in the mid-90s and had previously belonged
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house with only three bathrooms and the internal layout was in keeping
with house designs of the period – a lot of small dark rooms set out in
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kitchen, lounge and dining room were all separate and the bedrooms felt
a little isolated and set off apart from the main living space.
The property also included a separate guest cottage and various other
outbuildings – a secure storeroom, domestic quarters and a slightly
dilapidated greenhouse.
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The guest cottage has been redesigned to
become a well-appointed, self-contained
two bedroomed, two bathroom apartment
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area and a workshop space, as well as
incorporating an enclosed parking garage for
two vehicles. One of the lounges is currently
used as a music room.

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For all your custom built kitchens, cupboards & bathroom vanities. Visit our showroom,
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The secure storeroom has been converted to
an extra kitchen and storage space to cater for
when the owners host functions and events.
The domestic quarters have been extended
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and kitchen and bathroom spaces bringing the
property more up to date.

The greenhouse has also been repaired and
now provides year round fresh vegetables for
the table – the owners are keen cooks and
enjoy entertaining friends and family.

The footprint of the main house is mostly
unchanged, although a new verandah has
been added overlooking the pool, (the old
verandah has been incorporated in to the main
structure) there’s a new entrance portico with
a water feature and the laundry room has been
updated at the back.

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pond and a Perspex portico sheltering the front door. Above the portico WHQ SHRSOH IRU HQWHUWDLQLQJ LQ HOHJDQW VW\OH 7KH GLQLQJ URRP ÁRZV LQWR
are slatted wooden panels which serve to soften the front façade. the main lounge which was previously the old verandah. The original
The front door leads to an entrance lobby with a guest bedroom and verandah has been incorporated in to the main structural space and now
bathroom to the right and a guest sitting room to the left. (The guest new aluminium doors which open up to an additional verandah and deck
EHGURRP LV FXUUHQWO\ XVHG DV DQ RIÀFH 7KH FHLOLQJ RI WKH VPDOOHU JXHVW space. The new verandah is one of the few extensions to the original
sitting room has been removed exposing the ceiling trusses and adding footprint of the house. The verandah is sheltered by another Perspex
a feeling of extra space enhanced by windows overlooking the new awning – similar to the one at the front door – with a retractable fabric
verandah and the pool. A space dedicated as a piano room separates ‘ceiling’. Because the verandah is west facing there are automated blinds
the lobby from the rest of the downstairs area. to block the afternoon sun.

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36 STRUCTURE & DESIGN

residential profile

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staircase and kitchen, has been clad in thin terracotta tiles that resemble NLWFKHQ ZKLFK QRZ EHFRPHV D IRFDO DUHD RI WKH JURXQG ÁRRU OLYLQJ
exposed brick work. It adds texture and warmth to a large space which space. Here the ceiling has been removed again with the extra volume
FRXOG RWKHUZLVH IHHO D OLWWOH FROG 7KH ÁRRUV RI WKH RSHQ SODQ VSDFH KDYH of space making the area feel larger and more generous. The kitchen
been clad with large tiles measuring 1.2 x 0.6 m which helps to unify has a large central island clad in granite with a textured ‘leather’
the area. The exception is the guest lounge which has veneered timber ÀQLVK VXSSOLHG E\ 5RFKD *UDQLWH DPSOH VWRUDJH DQG ZRUN VXUIDFHV
ÁRRULQJ WR DGG ZDUPWK DQG D WRXFK RI OX[XU\ 7KH PDMRULW\ RI WKH IXUQLWXUH and modern appliances. Exposed brick tiles, wooden cabinetry and a
in the lounge and dining room is new, carefully selected to compliment small informal, comfortable seating area make the kitchen a warm and
the space, apart from beautiful old Persian carpets which the owners welcoming space
brought from their previous home. .

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7XFNHG DZD\ WR WKH OHIW RI WKH PDLQ OLYLQJ DUHD GRZQ D VKRUW ÁLJKW RI Upstairs is a third guest bedroom with its own en suite bathroom. The
VWDLUV LV D VHFRQG JURXQG ÁRRU EHGURRP ZLWK DQ HQ VXLWH EDWKURRP DQG bathroom has been created by redesigning and enclosing what was
its own more intimate lounge that also works as an informal, cosy TV originally a small balcony overlooking the domestic staff quarters. The
room. The bedroom has views over the garden and pool area through balcony didn’t serve much purpose and the view was not particularly
plantation shutters. appealing.

38 STRUCTURE & DESIGN

Across a small shared foyer is the master
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exposed roof trusses. The bedroom has
windows on both sides so it’s very light
and airy. The large windows on the west
side open up to an upstairs balcony
overlooking the pool and garden. Behind
the bed a pony wall – clad in diagonal
timber strips – demarcates a generous
walk in closet. Beyond the dressing
room is a luxurious, spa like bathroom
with a tub and a huge glassed in shower
cubicle. Large marble-look tiles of 800 x
800mm give the bathroom an elegant and
sophisticated appeal.

Throughout the house the old plumbing
and electrics have been modernised and
brought up to code so there are unlikely to
be any repairs or maintenance in the near
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water for the house and a comprehensive
solar set up for power. Hot water is
supplied by solar pressure geysers and
the whole house is run off a 20kVA Victron
inverter with 6 lithium ion batteries and 24
solar panels.

The interior structural design was a
collaboration between Abed Khalatbari
and Mirko Tucakov. Structure and Design
has featured a number of their previous
collaborations including Sandalwood Lodge
(issue 25) and Café Nush at Village Walk
(issue 12). Tucakov works as the consulting
architect providing inspiration, advice and
technical drawings while Khalatbari tends to
have the overall vision and also functions as
the project manager and interior designer.

Khalatbari and Tucakov have once again
proved that vision, collaboration and
dedication can create beautiful, functional,
modern spaces that don’t need to entail a
huge budget.

ISSUE 37 39

Abed Khalatbari

was born in the city of Isfahan in Iran and moved with his family to Zimbabwe at the
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Town from 2005 to 2010. While successfully completing a home renovation project in
Cape Town he discovered his true passion – construction, and creating and designing
interior spaces. As a result he continued his studies completing courses in Construction
Management and Property Development and Investment at the faculty of Engineering
and the Built Environment.

Khalatbari’s vision is to renovate and modernise older unusual and interesting properties
around Zimbabwe, in both the residential and commercial sectors, bringing them up to
date and infusing them with new style and sophistication. In order to achieve this, he is
building a highly skilled and creative team to help realise his ideas.

He has successfully completed design and renovation projects at the various Café Nush
outlets at Avondale, Village walk and at Café Nush Organiks. He also headed up the
renovations and extensions at Sandalwood Lodge as well as Avecina Clinic and DigiPost in
Borrowdale. The Tuscan Villa renovation is his latest project.

To get in touch with Khalatbari
for comprehensive design and project management consultations
Email: H N N Q M ?;;?H N
or Call or WhatsApp: 0774 876 293

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25 Connaught Rd, Tel: +263 4 334566/334567/334568/ [email protected]
Avondale, Harare, Reception Mobile: +263 77 3 687 010-11 www.archaluminium.co.zw
Zimbabwe Hotline +263 77 2 410 415

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s more businesses are moving out of the congested and run-
down centre of Harare, the surrounding – formerly residential
– suburbs are seeing a huge upsurge in the number of homes
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and comfortable accommodation for their staff when they travelled up
to Harare for business and meetings. The property in Duthie Road was
ideal – although in need of some reworking and renovations to perfectly
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The property consisted of a modest three-bedroom family home –
solidly built of brick under tile, probably constructed in the 40s or 50s,
set on around three quarters of an acre, in a quiet residential area. In
addition, there was an existing two-bedroom cottage, some outbuildings,
a swimming pool and an entertainment area. The garden could provide
ample parking space for both staff and clients and the peace and quiet
would help to create a conducive working environment. The suburbs
offered a welcome, more secure alternative to the city centre, plagued by
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42 STRUCTURE & DESIGN

6mm GLASS TO BE TINTED, POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM W07 Level 1 S _
COLOUR TO BE SELECTED WINDOW FRAME TO BE SELECTED 3000
BY OWNER BY OWNER 3 REAR ELEVATION H _ IDG]DL PDQJRPD#JPDLO FRP
1 : 100 W04
EXTERIOR INTERIOR D _ 3 2 %R[ 03 0RXQW 3OHDVDQW
W06 W05 W04 Ground Floor +DUDUH =LPEDEZH
BRICK ON EDGE SILL 0 ,03257$17 ,1)250$7,21
D.P.C UNDER SILL &23<5,*+7
Level 1
ALL EXTERNAL WINDOWS TO 3000 7+,6 ,1)250$7,21 5(0$,16 7+( 3523(57< 2) 0$,1/$1'
HAVE A KEY LOCK INTERNALLY. '(9(/230(17 *5283 $87+25,7< ,6 *5$17(' )25 21&( 21/<
D03 D02 W03 86( %< 7+( &/,(17 $7 21/< 7+( 6,7( $''5(66 $6 127('
9 BRICK EDGE DETAIL 230mm BRICK WALL Ground Floor 81$87+25,6(' 5(352'8&7,21 ,6 352+,%,7(' %< /$:
1 : 20 0
40mm SCREED GRANO 86( '(),1,7,21
100mm CONC. FLOOR 230
SLAB ON DPC 35(/,0,1$5< 7+( 6+((7 +$6 %((1 ,668(' )25 35(/,0,1$5< 86(
DPC 21/< ,7 ,6 127 72 %( 86(' )25 &216758&7,21
150 100 40
150mm WELL COMPACTED 230 470 300 4 SIDE ELEVATION *(1(5$/ 127(6 &216758&7,21 7+( 6+((7 +$6 %((1 ,668(' )25 &216758&7,21
HARDCORE 1 : 100 68%-(&7 72 &21',7,216 2) %8,/',1* $1' '(9(/230(17
700 $33529$/6
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SPECIALIST'S DETAILS & 7+,6 6+((7 0867 %( 5($' ,1 &21-81&7,21 :,7+ $// 27+(5
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FOUNDATION DEPTH TO BE 690 Level 1 86( ),*85(' ',0(16,216 '2 127 6&$/(
DETERMINED ON SITE 3000 &+(&. $// ',0(16,216 21 6,7( %()25(
MINIMAL = 700mm
Ground Floor )$%5,&$7,21 25 6(7 287
0
- BUILDER TO IDENTIFY ALL SERVICES BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF WORK.
Level 1 - BUILDER TO INDENTIFY ALL CORNER STAR PEGS ON SITE AND CONSIDER IDENTIFICATION
3000
SURVEY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES.
Ground Floor - ALL SITEWORKS ARE TO BE CARRIED OUT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE GEOTECHNICAL
0
ENGINEERS.
Level 1 - NO HYDRAULIC SERVICES SHALL RUN UNDER OR UNDERMINE THE FOOTINGS WITHOUT
3000
THE PRIOR CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISING ENGINEER.
PAINTED 13mm IRON - DRAINS TAKEN UNDER THE FLOOR SLAB TO BE CAST IRON OR HIGH DENSITY uPVC PIPES
FLOAT PLASTER
AND ARE TO BE ENCASED IN CONCRETE.
Ground Floor - ALL UNDERGROUND SERVICES SHALL BE EXCAVATED WITH THE TRENCH CUT TO SHED
0
WATER AWAY FROM BUILDING.
EXISTING ROOF - FIELD GULLYS WHERE REQUIRED, TO BE LOCATED BY BUILDER UNLESS NOTED ON

EXISTING ROOF DRAWINGS.
- BUILDER TO CONFIRM SETOUT DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO SLAB BEING POURED.
- BUILDER TO VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND LEVELS PRIOR TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF

EARTHWORKS.
- REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB MIN. 230mm ABOVE FINISHED NATURAL GROUND LEVEL TO

ENGINEER'S DESIGN.
- REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENGINEER'S DESIGN.
- ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
- STRUCTURAL WORK TO BE DONE AND SUPERVISED BY A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
- AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE THE BUILDER IS SUPPOSED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL BUILDING

INSPECTOR'S DIRECTIVES AS SET OUT IN THE M.B.B.L. OR UNDER LOCAL AUTHORITY'S BY-
LAWS.
- THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY AND OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AND / OR THE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER FOR ANY WORKS UNDER THEIR
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION REQUIRING INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO COVERING UP OR
PROCEEDING WITH SUBSEQUENT WORK
- THIS DRAWING IS TO BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD IN CONJUNCTION WITH STRUCTURAL,
MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND/ OR ANY OTHER CONSULTANT / s DOCUMENTATION AS
MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THE PROJECT PRIOR TO START OF WORKS ITS DURATION.

1 GROUND FLOOR - DEMOLITION A 10 FOUDATION DETAILS svp
1 : 100 1.00 1 : 20 W08

1215 8520 19173 9438 CONNECTED TO gully gully
690 7140 8273 SEWER LINE IL
7140 690 1166 100mm dia s.g.e.w pipe laid to fall 1:60 minimum
115 230 230341515 113545230 5 450mm 6+((7 ,668( +,6725<
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1 : 100 W02 D01

FOUNDATION 1100 VERANDAH 1100
690x230 concrete strip footing to take 230mm brickwork. TILES
575 x 230mm under 115mm internal partitions. 3047 3047 2357 19 m² 230 1166 528
Depth to be determined by site conditions- min 700mm. W04
Brickwork under DPC to have brickforce every 2 1215 230 8060 3200 760 3200 355 230
courses. W03 230
D02 D03
SLAB
100mm concrete floor slab in 1:3:6 mixture on minimum 230 600 5000 600 4880
150mm rammed fill after removal of all loose turf-ant- 230
proof treatment underside fill and to 1500 beyond
curtillage of roof. 230 4560 230 5650 230 8043 600 3900
Slab level to be minimum 230mm above natural ground 2160
level. 1000 1000 230 1000
Damp proof membrane to be lapped over damp proof
course. 6860 885 230 2145 230 1100 W05 W06 ,668( '(6&5,37,21 '$7( ':1
6400 1000 5170
BRICKWORK OFFICE 1 OFFICE 2 SHARED WORKSPACE 352-(&7 1$0(
Above DPC, brickforce every four courses. Prestressed 5170 CARPET CARPET CARPET
lintols over door and window openings. 34 m² 75(1'6 ,1'8675,$/ 1(:
External brickwork woodfloat sand/cement render to take 29 m² 29 m² 2)),&(6
two coats external PVA paint.Kitchen and bathroom D11
areas to have wall tile to door head + render and set + D04 4240 6 FRONT ELEVATION
pva. All other rooms render and set to take two coats 5700 1 : 100
external quality pva. ROOF TRUSSES AT 900 CRS MAX
Bed reinforcement in two courses below window sills 230 4284 230 4590 230 230 1000 230 230 1674 D12 PASSAGE 230 INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 352-(&7 '(7$,/6 &/,(17
projecting 600mm on each side of opening. 2930 2887 D13 VINYL MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS
6 m² TRENDS HOLDINGS (PVT)
CEILING 530 900 3229 IBR ROOF WITH CHROMADEK
12mm plasterboard ceiling nailed to 38x38mm timber 20277 230 1030 230 W02 460 3670 690 FINISH AT 5° PITCH WITH PERGOLA INSTALLED 352-(&7 /2&$7,21
battens fixed to underside of the beams trusses 8570 460 INSULATION IN CEILING BY A SPECIALIST '87+,( $9(18( $/(;$1'5$ 3$5.
-100mm wood crown moulding cornice. BOX GUTTER
-3 coats external pva ceiling paint. 230 700 4744 4590 4590 D01 RECEPTION 5375 KITCHEN
4140 230 VINYL D05 4590
FASCIA 28 m² 230 1570 230 5110 230 4590 CHROMADEK ROOF
Fascia to be 230x38mm S.W 16134 SHEETING AT 5° PITCH
4224
ROOM VENTILATION CHROMADEK ROOF
Minimum of 3 airvents per room, exact positioning to be W01 D06 12mm PLASTERBOARD 2100 SHEETING AT 5° PITCH
to builder's discretion. Rooms without direct external RHINOBOARD CEILING 3730
ventilation to have either perforated trap door or egg- 115 1000 230 PASSAGE BOARD ROOM 230 ON BATTENS VERANDAH OFFICE 1 EXISTING ROOF 6+((7 '(7$,/ 6+((7 7,7/( )/225 3/$1 (/(9$7,216
crate ceiling or preferably mechanical ventilation to be VINYL VINYL DP 6404 6(&7,21 '225
used. D10 5 m² D07 36 m² PAINTED 13mm IRON 2825 ROOF PLAN 6&+('8/(
FLOAT PLASTER 1 : 200
SEWERAGE KITCHEN 820
All drains below ground level to be salt glazed TILES
earthenware pipes 11 m² D09 D08 DP
Soil pipes above ground level to be cast iron
Drains taken under the floor slab to be cast iron and to 1260 FEMALE MALE TOILET W07 4284 2040
be encased in concrete. 230 1030 TOILETS TILES 5844 2100
Inspection eyes to be provided at every pipe bend and 3169 7 m² $87+25 )0
junction TILES 2700 '(6,*1(5 )0
Gradient of 110mmo steel galvanised pipes to be 7 m² 25,*,1$/ 6,=( [ ,62 $
minimum 1:60 below ground level. 35,17 '$7(
Gradient of 110mmo cast iron pipe above ground level
to be minimum 1:80
Invert level to be 450mm below NGL at start of drain

WALL PLATE
38x114mm with hoop irons embedded into wall bricks.

GROUND FLOOR STRIP FOUNDATION TO STRUCTURAL 40mm CEMENT FLOOR SCREED ON 100mm CONCRETE
ENGINEER'S DETAILS & SPECIFICATION FLOOR SLAB ON 250 MICRON BLACK POLYTHENE D.P.M
REF. D07, D08, D09,D10,D11,D12,D13 ON 150mm HARDCORE ON WELL COMPACTED FILL

FRAME ALUMINIUM FRAME 3600

230 1100 230 SECURITY PRIVACY SET

1800 NOTES HINGED HOLLOW CORE DOOR A SECTION
1 : 100
930 gully 3000
230 700

gully
W13 W12 W11 W10 W09 W08 230 700 LOCATION OFFICES, BATHROOMS, KITCHEN
5785 3410
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SEWER LINE 1035 1200 1840 5()(5(1&( 21/< '2 127
100mm dia s.g.e.w pipe DP
laid to fall 1:60 minimum 6&$/( '5$:,1*6
6730
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LOCATION PASSAGE LOCATION OFFICE 1 LOCATION OFFICE 2 LOCATION SHARED WORKSPACE LOCATION BOARDROOM LOCATION BOARDROOM LOCATION BATHROOMS LOCATION KITCHEN

The site was acquired by the client in 2019 and they then engaged Westmoreland commissioned local real estate company, Fine and
WKH ORFDO DUFKLWHFWXUDO ÀUP 1\DPEX\D DQG $VVRFLDWHV WR GHVLJQ WKH Country Zimbabwe, as project managers to co-ordinate the diverse
renovations and extensions, with Westmoreland Construction as the main contributors to the project.
contractors for the build.

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)LQH DQG &RXQWU\ =LPEDEZH DUH DQ DIÀOLDWH RI WKH (P4D), for details of the interior design and décor scheme.
international, award winning real estate group – Fine Fine and Country, together with P4D, created the overall
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globe. The Property Development arm of Fine and bathroom and kitchen design. P4D commented, “The
Country Zimbabwe is a fairly recent advancement in interiors on this project were well thought out and made use
their local portfolio. The property development branch RI D UDQJH RI GLIIHUHQW VSHFLÀHG PDWHULDOV ZLWK WKH RQXV RI
was started in 2016 when Fine and Country recognised instilling a sense of balanced contemporary modernity. The
a gap in the market for upscale development spaces evoke a sense of warmth through the use of natural
projects and joined up with local company, Mainland PDWHULDOV VXFK DV ZRRG DQG VWRQH DQG UHÁHFW WKH LGHD RI
Development Group. In addition to sales, rentals and a poised and modern environment enshrined with both a
valuations of upmarket, luxury properties Fine and sense of coziness and comfort.”
Country now offer an exclusive project management
service for discerning clients. The service is Initially the house and garden were nothing special –
particularly useful for Zimbabweans in the diaspora somewhat dated and lacking in charm or pizazz, and
needing a trusted and experienced managerial facility the various structures were not particularly coherent.
with extensive knowledge of the local property and Fadzai Mangoma, from Nyambuya and Associates, was
construction environment. WDVNHG WR UHGHVLJQ DQG UHFRQÀJXUH WKH YDULRXV VWUXFWXUHV
to accommodate the client’s needs. His superlative
The clients are based in South Africa and were looking for a design aesthetic similar architectural design is contemporary, stylish and above all
to what they’re accustomed to and in line with international interior design trends.
To this end Fine and Country (under the auspices of Senior Property Consultant
Karen Nyenga) consulted with South African based company, Projects 4 Design

44 STRUCTURE & DESIGN

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4129 1 : 100
115 1200 115 1785 SITE DETAILS FOUNDATION 2100 SURVEY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION COMMENCES.
3800 W23 BEDROOM 1 D20 STAND 3149 SALISBURY TOWNSHIP 690x230 concrete strip footing to take 230mm brickwork. 2656 - ALL SITEWORKS ARE TO BE CARRIED OUT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE GEOTECHNICAL
TIMBER LAMINATE 575 x 230mm under 115mm internal partitions.
W24 W15 Depth to be determined by site conditions- min 700mm. ROOF TRUSSES AT 900 CRS MAX 2100 ENGINEERS.
gully 19 m² Brickwork under DPC to have brickforce every 2 courses. INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH *(1(5$/ 127(6 - NO HYDRAULIC SERVICES SHALL RUN UNDER OR UNDERMINE THE FOOTINGS WITHOUT
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS
230 2000 115 roding way ENTRY LOBBY POWDER RM1200 550 roding way 230 230 230 1350 230 SLAB THE PRIOR CONSENT OF THE SUPERVISING ENGINEER.
TILES D21 TILES 230 890 230 569 320 100mm concrete floor slab in 1:3:6 mixture on minimum IBR ROOF WITH CHROMADEK - DRAINS TAKEN UNDER THE FLOOR SLAB TO BE CAST IRON OR HIGH DENSITY uPVC PIPES
W25 8 m² W14 230 150mm rammed fill after removal of all loose turf-ant-proof FINISH AT 5° PITCH WITH
3 m² treatment underside fill and to 1500 beyond curtillage of roof INSULATION IN CEILING AND ARE TO BE ENCASED IN CONCRETE.
ENSUITE 2699 Slab level to be minimum 230mm above natural ground level. - ALL UNDERGROUND SERVICES SHALL BE EXCAVATED WITH THE TRENCH CUT TO SHED
TILES 12mm PLASTERBOARD
8 m² D22 D15 AREA CALCULATIONS BRICKWORK RHINOBOARD CEILING BEDROOM 2 DINING AREA OUTDOOR AREA CONCRETE LINTEL WATER AWAY FROM BUILDING.
900 Above DPC, brickforce every four courses. Prestressed lintols over door and ON BATTENS - FIELD GULLYS WHERE REQUIRED, TO BE LOCATED BY BUILDER UNLESS NOTED ON
3590 window openings. PAINTED 13mm
4490 115 1395 230 1850 230 External brickwork woodfloat sand/cement render to take two coats external CONCRETE LINTEL IRON FLOAT DRAWINGS.
PVA paint.Kitchen and bathroom areas to have wall tile to door head + render PLASTER - BUILDER TO CONFIRM SETOUT DIMENSIONS PRIOR TO SLAB BEING POURED.
and set + pva. All other rooms render and set to take two - BUILDER TO VERIFY ALL DIMENSIONS AND LEVELS PRIOR TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF
coats external quality pva.
EARTHWORKS.
SEWERAGE - REINFORCED CONCRETE SLAB MIN. 230mm ABOVE FINISHED NATURAL GROUND LEVEL TO
All drains below ground level to be salt glazed earthenware pipes
Soil pipes above ground level to be cast iron ENGINEER'S DESIGN.
Drains taken under the floor slab to be cast iron and to be encased in - REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS AND RETAINING WALLS TO ENGINEER'S DESIGN.
concrete. - ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MILLIMETRES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED
Inspection eyes to be provided at every pipe bend and junction - STRUCTURAL WORK TO BE DONE AND SUPERVISED BY A STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Gradient of 110mmo steel galvanised pipes to be minimum 1:60 below - AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE THE BUILDER IS SUPPOSED TO COMPLY WITH THE LOCAL BUILDING
ground level.
Gradient of 110mmo cast iron pipe above ground level to be minimum 1:80 INSPECTOR'S DIRECTIVES AS SET OUT IN THE M.B.B.L. OR UNDER LOCAL AUTHORITY'S BY-
Invert level to be 450mm below NGL at start of drain LAWS.
- THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY AND OBTAIN THE APPROVAL OF THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT AND / OR THE FIRE PREVENTION OFFICER FOR ANY WORKS UNDER THEIR
RESPECTIVE JURISDICTION REQUIRING INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO COVERING UP OR
PROCEEDING WITH SUBSEQUENT WORK
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MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THE PROJECT PRIOR TO START OF WORKS ITS DURATION.

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– and with very few amendments was approved by the client. Although shields the window looking on to the courtyard. A minimalist frosted glass
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accommodation spaces, Mangoma has succeeded in preserving some of
the character and spirit of the old house. The exterior of the building has been cladded in raw corten steel sheeting left
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concrete beam and asymmetrical pillar façade, softened by incorporated covering – zero maintenance and long lasting! The existing tiled roof has
planters on one side. There’s an entrance portico with a porcelain tiled been replaced by a more contemporary metal sheet roof utilising the Klip-Lok
brand. The new roof is clean and simple, leak and rust proof, easy and quick
to install and on top of that looks great too.

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08644 264 085 / 0772782168 Office No 9
Highfiled Junction Complex
[email protected] Southerton, Harare, Zimbabwe

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46 STRUCTURE & DESIGN

The old cottage has been transformed in to
a three-bedroomed accommodation option,
with luxurious spa-like bedrooms each with
en suite bathrooms. Mangoma has designed
sliding solid wood barn-like doors between the
bedrooms and bathrooms, which are a good
space-saving option. The exposed rails on the
doors add a touch of a minimalist industrial
chic. The bathrooms were designed by P4D to
be simple and modern, with glassed in-shower
cubicles and large shower rosettes, a free-
standing tub, surface mounted basin and
metro-style wall tiles. The bedrooms are also
uncluttered, elegant and spacious – the neutral
colours and minimalist décor create a soothing
and restful environment.

There’s an open plan kitchen, dining and
lounge area overlooking the existing pool
and the entertainment gazebo. The kitchen
contains up-to-date appliances, including both
gas and induction hobs, and a washer and
drier. The open plan space includes a small
dining area and a lounge area decorated with
Italian leather furniture. Most of the furniture
– including the soft furnishings, curtains
and blinds – was selected by Mangoma,
with some input from the client regarding
personal preferences. The result is elegant,
sophisticated and comfortable homey spaces.

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commercial profile

The main access to the residential section is
through a centre pivot solid meranti door into
a small foyer. The foyer also has access to
the double-garage as well as the hi-tech solar
and inverter system, which allows the whole
property to run ‘off grid’.

The existing thatched gazebo by the pool has
been updated by Mangoma with the addition of
bi-fold doors to open up the space and a new
bar counter with shelves behind. Bar stools,
lounge furniture and outdoor furniture create a
relaxed entertainment space. Originally, there
was a pool table in the gazebo and Mangoma
has re-used the pool table lights, augmented
with similar lights over the bar, to create a
relaxed, fun ambiance. As the business is very
much based on client relationships, the pool
gazebo is ideal for entertaining and winning
over clients.

There are two additional rooms next to the pool,
which are currently used as storerooms but
could be converted to additional bedrooms in
the future. There’s also accommodation for a
live-in groundsman/caretaker.

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Email: m i k e m a b u n g u @ g m a i l . c o m

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Turf Construction and Maintenance, who have retained the older more established trees and added a water feature, new beds, pot plants and an
automated irrigation system. (See page 52)

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