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FIRST ISSUE 78
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CONTENT
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08 MAIN FEATURE 38
PPC’S New Msasa Plant

38 TRENDS
Is 2017 The Year of Cement?

40 INSIGHTS
Minimalism Explored

42 INTERIOR DESIGN
Bringing A Room Together

45 RESIDENTIAL PROFILE
Gota Dam Winning International Awards

51 GREEN BUILDING SOLUTIONS
The Green Building Council of Zimbabwe

53 DESIGN EDUCATION
The Emerge Competition For Young Architects

60 MATERIAL FOCUS
Francis Kere on Using Locally Found Resources

70 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE & GARDENING
Permaculture: When design fixes

73 FOOD DESIGN
House By The Sea

75 DESIGN & TRAVEL
The Hidden Pangolin Design

78 DRIVE DESIGN
Isuzu: Made From Real

81 TECH DESIGN
Google Homes

84 PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
Residential Designs On The Rise

91 CONFEDERATION OF ZIMBABWE INDUSTRIES
CZI Membership

92 PROPERTY INVESTMENT
24 Hour Loans

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81 5 Structure & Design Media
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DESIGN & LAYOUT
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Structure & Design Team

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MEMO our construction industry is on the rise and has prompted a need to showcase
the dimensions and development of local structures and designs from concept
to project build and beyond. Structure and design will constantly provide
credible, technically reliable and intellectually refreshing total infrastructural
solutions that bring life to local innovative design visions.
Credit is due to PPC for their massive investment in the new Msasa plant, a
move that not only increases their footprint but meets the demand of our local
industrial needs. Indulge yourself in detailed engineering and architectural
motif pictorials.

Whats your interior design preference? Do you believe more is less or less is
more? Trying out the minimalism trend or filling up your space and if so where
and what do you use? what works for you? If you are green conscious and
love exterior designs then permaculture is your new best friend as we explain
its 12 principles.

See why Local Gota residence won international awards for true architecture
innovation.and uderstand why green building has become the essence of
construction.

Isuzu gets real with their new KB, take it for a spin and travel to Botswana
where a pangolin inspired lodge hides in the okavango.

Get creative with PPCs imaginarium and our local Emerge Competition both
assisting future designers and architects in their pursuit of new innovative
structures and designs.

Our Commercial architecture feature shows the FMC Finance building in
Eastle, Harare. We have a lot more on our plate and we hope you will enjoy
first 100 page.

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PPCMAIN FEATURE
UP & UP

PPC ZIMBABWE HAS CEMENTED ITS NATIONAL FOOTPRINT with a powerful
new milling plant in Msasa, Harare.

WRITERS: MAGNA CARTER REPUTATION MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS (MC)/ STRUCTURE & DESIGN
PICTURES: FROM PPC ZIMBABWE, SINOMA & MC

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ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRIAL PROFILE

SINCE 2014, PPC Zimbabwe has million tonnes per annum, providing PPC palletised, plastic-wrapped bagged
been working towards the next leg Zimbabwe greater scope to serve local cement, PPC Zimbabwe also ensures
of its journey in Zimbabwe. “It marks customers and meet local demand, as well fast and efficient on-site delivery of bulk
a giant leap forward in our vision to as to export to regional markets such as cement for all large construction projects,
have a fully integrated cement plant in Harare Zambia and Mozambique. saving customers’ valuable time and
in the long term,” said Kelibone Masiyane, money. Through attention to detail in all
Managing Director, PPC Zimbabwe, at an PPC Zimbabwe’s philosophy, “Strength aspects of product quality and service,
event where they showcased their new Beyond the Bag”, represents a PPC Zimbabwe works towards a vision to
achievement to their customers. commitment that goes beyond producing become the preferred cement and cement
a bag of cement. Not only does PPC products supplier in Zimbabwe.
The Msasa Mill is part of a bigger plan to Zimbabwe strive to provide customers with
develop a fully integrated plant in Harare cutting-edge products and services, but It is one of the first completed projects in
in time, as the economy and local demand PPC champions a genuine partnership and the large Sunway City Industrial build and
grows. PPC invested $85 million dollars an ongoing relationship with customers the PPC Msasa plant is representative of
to the mill and it was reported to have and partners. The new PPC Msasa plant a greater, unwavering commitment by the
finished on time and under budget. Sinoma has been built to world-class standards, company to Zimbabwe and her people, the
International, with extensive knowledge with customers in mind, incorporating economy, the environment, and the region
in building world-standard plants, expertly bulk-handling and palletising technology as a whole. PPC Zimbabwe continues to
brought the project to life. such as that which was introduced at the invest in communities through enterprise
PPC Bulawayo factory, which can pack 40 development and community support.
PPC Zimbabwe’s heritage spans over 100 cement bags per minute.
years, providing innovative construction “PPC Zimbabwe has overcome challenges
products and solutions through the Colleen Furthermore, the PPC Msasa plant in the past hundred years, on its journey to
Bawn and Cementside Bulawayo factories, has been designed and constructed grow and become a significant contributor
producing cement for some of Zimbabwe’s in adherence with global emissions to the development of the nation. Beyond
most iconic landmarks, from Victoria Falls standards, helping to achieve PPC’s manufacturing and selling cement, we
Airport and Harare International Airport, the vision to create positive outcomes for the have a greater mission to make a positive
NRZ building to Lake Mutirikwi. environment, long-term. and lasting contribution to Zimbabwe. PPC
Zimbabwe is entering a new phase of its
Together, PPC’s Msasa and Bulawayo PPC Zimbabwe has aimed to provide journey with great optimism, and thanks
plants will have an annual capacity of 1.4 customers with real, tangible value in Zimbabweans for the steadfast partnership
million tonnes of cement, bringing their every aspect of business through tailor- in years gone by” concluded Masiyane, at
total milling capacity in Zimbabwe to 1.8 made solutions. In addition to providing the customer event.

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SINOMA ZIMBABWE ENGINEERING (Pvt) Ltd

CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURE & SUPPLY

Sinoma Zimbabwe Engineering
Stand 2111, Ventersburg (Sunway Industrial Park), Harare
Tel: +263 782 618 167
Email: weiqiang@sinomaee

Sinoma Int., a Full-service General Contractor with:

• A workforce of more than 10,000 employees
• Global presence in around 70 countries and regions
• 250 production lines constructed or under construction in foreign markets

ARCHITECTURAL MOTIF & ENGINEERING IN DETAIL SINOMA Int. employed its state of the art cement engineering, and it’s dry - processing international technologies in
the project build from start to final finishing touch in the EPCM agreement with PPC.

50KN
84.06

N15

OOFNF 52.094

The Plant will boost PPC’s capacity by 700 000
tonnes, a strategic move that has geared PPC
for the much anticipated construction industry’s
boom.

Through the investment PPC
will consolidate it’s local
market share and boost
exports to the region.

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SINOMA International CUBAGE:130m3
Engineering where the CAPACITY:180t
actual plant equipment
supplier, a move
deemed necessary by
PPC to ensure creation
of a world class plant in
and for the region.

SINOMA met all local supply requirements by contracting local labour as part of its workforce.

The msasa plant was built to world class standards and features bulk handling and palletising
capabilities.

The new plant will unlock value in the country through employment creation, which is line with
the country’s economic blueprint, Zim Asset.

SINOMA IS PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PPC ZIMBABWE

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10 Harrow Rd, Msasa 5 Dunlop Rd, Donnington Stand 30, Industrial Area
P. O. Box 1537 Harare P. O. Box 1192, Bulawayo P. O. Box 175 Hwange
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Tel: (+263) 4 486600-4/486609-16 Tel: (+263) 9 467781-4/472470-3 Tel: (+263) 81 20881-3/ 24333

E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (+263) 9 469006 Faxw: (w+w26.b3a) 8rz11e26m32.c7o7.zw
www.barzem.co.zw

Barzem was established over 50 years ago as Zimbabwe’s Caterpillar machinery distributors. Barzem

Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd is 51% owned by and 49% by Company.

Barzem markets and supports Caterpillar and Hyster products to Mining, Earthmoving, Material Handling,

Agricultural, Engine and Industrial customers in Zimbabwe.

Barzem equipment sales and support facilities are strategically based in key areas of Zimbabwe. The Harare head office and
Bulawayo depot take care of the major civil engineering, construction, mining, and industrial companies. Its Wankie Colliery Company
and Zimbabwe Power Company both of which are of major strategic importance to Zimbabwe. The Chiredzi depot provides support
for the machinery intensive sugar industry in the lowveld, whilst our presence in Mutare focuses on the timber industry.

BARZEM IS PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PPC ZIMBABWE

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THE PLANT’S EARTHWORKS
AND RAILWAY SIDING

Tencraft Construction (Pvt) Ltd is a wholly Zimbabwean owned company that operates
in the civil engineering sector of the construction industry. Tencraft Construction was
established in 2006
A FEW OF THEIR MANY PROJECTS:
PPC Railway Sunway City Railway Siding: Earthworks for railway siding
Client/Consultant: PPC Private Limited
CABS-Budiriro Housing project: Construction of roads and stormwater drainage, sewer
and water reticulation, water main supply
Client/ Consultant: Old Mutual Properties/CNM-YBJ Consulting Engineers, CGM
Consulting Engineers
Zimplats South of Gwazana Housing Project. Construction of roads and stormwater
drainage, sewer and water reticulation, water main supply, sewer pump station
Client/ Consultant: ZIMPLAT / Arup Consulting Engineers
Tuli River Bridge. Construction of a bridge across Tuli River, Matebeleland South
Client/ Consultant: Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development /Masimba
Construction
Over the past three years, the company has experienced phenomenal growth both
in terms of capacity and balance sheet size. It has acquired a variety of critical plant
and equipment and skills to support its growth strategy and enhance its competitive
advantage.

TENCRAFT IS PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PPC ZIMBABWE

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PPC RAILWAY SUNWAY CITY RAILWAY

Associated Consultants (Ascon) Africa was established and registered in Zimbabwe in 1959, as a consulting engineering firm. It is
well known and associated with most of the industrial and infrastructure development in the country from the early 60s. It became
a market leader for offering a one-stop shop for consultancy services in specialised industries including railways, agro – industries,
materials handling, roads and bridges.
In 2006, the Scott Wilson Group listed on the London Stock exchange and this necessitated group organizational changes.
In Zimbabwe, the company transformed itself in 2008, to facilitate localisation and renamed Ascon Africa. Ascon Africa has
re-established in the regional countries and now trades in South Africa and Mozambique. Ascon Africa has completed the EPC
contract for design and construction of the PPC Msasa Railway siding.

ASCON IS PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PPC ZIMBABWE

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THE PLANT’S FOUNDATION BASICS

POMONA STONE QUARRIES (PVT) LTD CPREWRUFSEEHCTTIOON

Suppliers Of Crushed Granite and Ready Mixed Concrete

 ALL SIZES OF CRUSHED GRANITE
 ALL GRADES OF READY MIXED CONCRETE

Alpes Road,Pomona,Harare, P.O. Box BW 1062, Borrowdale, Harare, Telephone Nos: 04 882101 / 882685, Email: [email protected].

POMONA STONE QUARRIES IS PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PPC ZIMBABWE

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Going Beyond the Bag!

PPC constantly strives to bring you innovative, industry-first wrapping machine - a first in Zimbabwe’s cement industry. This
products and services that allow you to do the best job you can. has improved output to ensure enhanced service delivery and
turn-around time for clients.
When you buy PPC products you get much more than just Heritage
cement. What they offer is a trusted partnership that is with PPC has produced cement for many of Zimbabwe’s most famous
you on every build and “go beyond” expectations, that’s what landmarks and construction projects. As a local producer, PPC
STRENGTH BEYOND THE BAG means to them. is proud to be making a positive contribution to the people of

With PPC Cement you get access to a superior products, Zimbabwe through employment, enterprise development and
extraordinary value for money, after-sales community support.
support, state of the art packaging and on- PPC pledges it will continue to support Zimbabwe’s
site delivery. infrastructural industry and community growth.

Consistent Quality Cement

PPC Zimbabwe offers a range of products to
cater to our customers needs no matter how
intricate the building project is.

Efficient Deliveries

PPC Cement offers customers fast and
efficient on-site delivery for all large
construction projects. Saving you time and money.

Palletised Packaging

PPC Zimbabwe has a state of the art palletiser and plastic cover

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ARCHITECTURE INDUSTRIAL PROFILE Overview of PPC

For well over a century, PPC has tracked the growth and development of
South Africa and Zimbabwe, producing cement for many iconic landmarks,
including the Union Buildings, Gariep Dam and Van Staden’s River Bridge,
Kariba Dam, the Gautrain, new Cape Town Stadium, Medupi power station
and much of southern Africa’s infrastructure.
With the acquisition of Safika Cement and Pronto Readymix (including Ulula
Ash), PPC now supplies from nine cement manufacturing factories, four
milling plants, five blending facilities and nine readymix batching plants. These
are in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Rwanda, producing around
eight million tonnes of cement products each year and half a million tonnes
of fly ash. PPC also produces aggregates, metallurgical-grade lime, burnt
dolomite and limestone. Their Mooiplaas aggregates quarry in Gauteng has
the largest aggregate production capacity in South Africa. Our focus extends
beyond the group to the broader industry.
As a leader in this industry, PPC has actively invested in technology to
reduce air emissions, minimise waste production, recycle and recover raw
materials, enhance energy efficiency and conserve natural resources, while
producing a reliable and affordable supply of building materials to support the
economies of countries where they operate. PPC is a truly African success
story – a focused business that reflects the strengths of its people, products
and services. As they expand into the rest of Africa, they will deploy their
sustainable business model – one built to last for all stakeholders.

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Q: What is Fluid and Power Technologies (FPT)? mower servicing, brake pipes, steering pipes.

A: We are a renowned Engineering solutions providing company, Q: Who can use fluid and power?
we do provide essential goods and services to a number of
critical sectors of the economy, talk of your Agriculture sector, A: There are a number of companies that may get valuable
manufacturing sector, the mining sector, construction industry, services from our company as well as take comfort in using
printing industry, the fast emerging borehole drilling industry and our various product range, these include but not limited to
the auto-motive industry. mining companies, manufacturing companies, manufacturing
companies, haulage trucking companies, farming companies,
Q: When and why was it formed? printing companies, borehole drilling companies, construction
companies and many more.
A: We are relatively a company in its infancy in terms of corporate
formation, but our staff including management is proud of a Q: Enlighten us on pneumatics and hydraulic systems.
cumulative successful management and executive experience -Pneumatics vs Hydraulics (difference in principle)
spanning over a period of thirty (30) years having worked for -Highlight the different uses and benefits?
a number of reputable corporations before, the accumulated
exposure has helped to make FPT a very successful client A: Hydraulic and pneumatic systems are basically load easing
focused and oriented and tangible results delivery company. systems or lifting systems in a lay man’s language and for
easier understanding to those who are less technical, these
Q. Describe your product range and after sales services? systems that are used where there is load to be lifted and or
transported from point A to point B. For easy of understanding
A : Our product and services range is very varied and diverse, and clarification an identification of equipment which uses and
we do provide hydraulic hoses and fittings, pneumatic hoses and or have hydraulic systems and pneumatic pipes would make
fittings, hydraulic ram services, power cleaning machines new and people understand. Front end loaders, Tipper trucks, forklifts,
old for service, rubber lining services, conveyor belts, belt splicing, JCBs, road graders, borehole drilling machinery, large (heavy)
instrumentation, tools and equipment, lawn mowers and lawn printing machinery.

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POMONA STONE QUARRIES (PVT) LTD WE
CPRERUFS
Suppliers Of Crushed Granite and Ready Mixed Concrete

 ALL SIZES OF CRUSHED GRANITE
 ALL GRADES OF READY MIXED CONCRETE

Alpes Road,Pomona,Harare, P.O. Box BW 1062, Borrowdale, Harare, Telephone Nos: 04 882101 / 882685, Email: angiecampbell33@

WE ARE PROUDLY ASSOCIATED WITH PPC ZIMBABWE

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TRENDING DESIGN CEMENT DESIGNS
TAKING OVER IN 2017?

Anumber of globally accepted design and interior trends
have been decided. Pantone declared this a green year
(specifically yellow green shades) and the pallets for say,
dark interior colours is already seeing designers subscribing
to dark hues of leafy colours. It doesn’t stray far from the new
need to get away from time spent on computers and phones – escapism,
with a greater desire to create spaces without digital interference. With
the need for calm and serenity it’s not surprising we are looking to bring
the outside inwards. We’ll see that in the use of those greens and other
earthy colours like hazelnut and shades like lapis blue.
We, however are looking at two and a half other trends that we are
particularly interested in. We are talking about the return of bricks as
a design and aesthetic point of focus, whether used inside and left
exposed or as breeze blocks framing a veranda or outdoor terrace.
The other, is concrete. Although still famously used as a requirement
in Zimbabwean design, concrete hasn’t been as popular globally with
new materials making headlines. But not only is concrete back as an
architectural preference, concrete has found new life in interior design
objects. And they are beautiful to look at and add so much to the overall
feel of a room. Hard objects have a certain charm to them. Check out our
article on House by the Sea’s Stone creations. Which brings us squarely
to the last trend, which is more passive (hence calling it half a trend),
and is looking at the resurgence of having interior objects feel like art in
themselves. Form and function.

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PPC IMAGINARIUM
& DESIGN INNOVATION

Every year the PPC Imaginarium Awards in South Africa gives emerging
artists the scope to showcase their talent and creative thinking. Concrete
is the inspiration, stimulus, and primary medium for revolutionary design
thinking and artistry across 6 creative disciplines.

PPC Imaginarium Awards has become a celebrated part of the PPC
Calendar and is steadily growing in popularity year-on-year as a
platform for artists to become recognised, not only by their peers, but
also by the wider artistic and business community.

The Awards encompass: Industrial Design, Jewellery Design, Film,
Sculpture, Architecture and Fashion. All the contestants receive
extensive media coverage during the award judging and exhibition.
The winner of the awards takes home R100 000 in cash, in addition
each of the category winners and runners up receive cash prizes
as well. It’s a showcase of art and design innovation, where the
beauty and versatility of concrete is celebrated, and emerging
talent is recognised and rewarded

WHAT ARE THE IMAGINARIUM AWARDS?

In 2014, PPC extended its existing sculpture, fine art, and industrial
design competition (The Young Concrete Sculptor Awards) to
include the creative disciplines of jewellery design, fashion design,
and film. Thus, the Imaginarium Awards was created - an ambitious
modern art and design competition aimed at providing emerging
artists and designers with the opportunity to showcase their talents
through the medium of concrete.

THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE IMAGINARIUM AWARDS

PPC believes that investing in innovation and creativity not only creates
jobs, it makes for more sustainable communities, better businesses,
and pushes our economy to grow in an increasingly competitive
global worldBy providing support and promoting innovative thinking,
the Imaginarium Awards aims to establish young emerging artists
and designers as leaders in their respective industries. Through the
convergence of innovation, design, and fine art, the Imaginarium
hopes to create a space for young creatives to engage with key social
issues faced by people and communities globally.

We would love to be a part of this endeavour in Zimbabwe. Concrete
made objects are in this year after all. Watch this space?
ww.ppcimaginarium.co.za

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DESIGN INSIGHTS MINIMALISM

IN THE PURSUIT of a clutter-free, sleek and clean living, minimalism was born. It’s described as a style (in the
visual arts and in music) that uses pared-down design elements. It derives itself from the reductive elements of
modernism. In design and architecture, a subject is simply reduced to its necessary elements.

Minimalist architecture has designers focusing on two perfect planes, elegant lighting, and the void spaces left by the
removal of three-dimensional shapes in an architectural design. Minimalism in architecture was apparently influenced
by Japanese traditional design and architecture. It is often characterized by meticulous organising of basic elements
such as lines and planes. Less is more right? Of cause another emerging fact is that home design seems larger and
more expensive (in building Materials) in the pursuit of attractive minimalistic designs, which isn’t minimalist in itself.
Because, minimalism, is more like a way of thinking, not just a simple trend. Others extend it beyond design, it’s a
way of managing their lives. It’s a way of simplifying things.

Architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-
1969) adopted the “less is more” motto to
describe his aesthetic. His tactic was of
organising the necessary components of a
building to create an impression of extreme
simplicity – he enlisted every element and
detail to serve multiple visual and functional
purposes. The idea in minimalism is, after
all, that all parts, details and joinery are
reduced to a state where no one can remove
anything further to improve the design.

Minimalist architects look beyond the
physical aspects of a building, but deeper
into the spiritual dimension and the
invisible, paying attention to the details,
people, space, nature and materials. You
see a lot of natural light, sky, earth and air
being introduced into the thought process
and the harmony that the building and the
site will have. It’s no wonder minimalism
is an on-going trend, as it goes along with
new and current thought on environmental
awareness and making design something
that isn’t just aesthetically pleasing, but that
makes you feel. Natural light is uplifting and
clean design elements and light walls and
large windows all help to bring about the full
effect. Minimalist furniture and unobtrusive
low profile interior elements add to this.

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DESIGN INTERIORS SPACE OF THE MONTH

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why do these elements work
IN this LIVING SPACE?

In a space like this one, the architecture leans towards 3. A collection of photographs always works best displayed in a
encouraging views of the outside and a lot to view on the living room space, but because of how different each memory can
inside. Dissecting the elements within this requires we look be in shape or size, there is a lot of difficulty in carefully curating
at what the person was trying achieve in this setup. In other the wall they inhabit. So they were tucked away in a corner with
words, we need to contruct the context before anything else. their own chair and viewing table right next to a window. It adds
life to the room.
1. Cowhide skin based objects like this stool, can add warmth, tex-
ture, luxury, patterns and colour and even a sense of fun 4. This table is a good place to sit and view the outside and either
read from or view artwork and new pictures before assignment.
2. Mirrors add an extra dimension to a space, especially when there
are two sides to a room like in this case. You are able to glimpse 5. This low-lying sofa would work best here in its muted tones, pro-
other angles whilst hidden away in a corner. viding an unobtrusive view of the outside and no light is blocked

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hangs on the walls and they speak volumes about your person- reducing the volume of the room.
ality, like any good interior space should. Because they are also 11. The fireplace is almost one of the framed artworks and is situated
mobile, there’s a nice, casual ‘just for now’ vibe about even
the most permanent feature. They are also a good conversation in a perfect place to add to what could be an intimate space and
starter for those that entertain. provide warmth whilst reading or viewing artwork.
7. These floors are nice and muted wood, enhancing the light as 12. A bean bag is nicely placed for a simple comfortable place to read
well as all the other elements in the room - a great canvas or contemplate, right by the fireplace
8. The staircase is almost a centre-piece, achitecturally interesting 13. The sofas in this room have contrasting colours but have the same
and stunning, but with walls supporting them that have the extra build - long, comfortable and everything about them seems to
benefit of dividing the room with its different elemnts that would encourage a large volume of people. They are welcoming and
otherwise clash visually. encourage visitors to stay. However, they can be used for cozy lie-
9. Any space that just feels like it’s lacking something, might simply downs when one needs rest.
need picture frames. Artistic photograps and artwork can be out 14. A specific placement of an artwork is also good as a conversation
in a beautiful collage and bring interest in a room that could feel starter, but in a room where every available wall needs something
bare or too minimal. It enhances any space. to view, it’s a good way to cover more bared spaces
10. Those beautiful hanging lamps add more light to the already 15. A coffee table is a great design addition in any space. This one is
nicely lit room or can create specific illumination in that specific low to match the low-profile furniture and plays host to even more
space when the rest is not lit, creating an intimate setting and books. Dark wood also expresses a kind of sophistication, which,
when paired with the books, is a statement.

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ARCHITECTURE RESIDENTIAL PROFILE

Gota Dam Residence Photography: M.De Silva, Angela Geddes, Bruce Rowland

/ Sforza Seilern Architects

A collaboration between Muzia Sforza and Studio Seilern Architects
Harare, Zimbabwe 1500Sqm Private Residence

THE HOUSE is situated atop a granite rock overlooking Architect: Sforza Seilern Architects
a large man-made dam, or reservoir for the extensive Local Architect: Architexture
surrounding farmland. The area is, as awe-inspiring as Structural Engineer: Eckersley O’Callaghan
the piece of architecture that was made for it. Local Structural Engineer: Marcussen and Cocksedge
Services Engineer: DSA Engineering Ltd
The house consists of three basic elements: two granite blocks Local Services Engineer: Lage Consultants
that enclose the bedrooms and support spaces, an oversized Lighting Consultant: BDP Lighting
timber platform and cantilevering roof that frame the panoramic Quantity Surveyor: Matrix Quantity Surveyor
views and create shaded living spaces, and two glass boxes that Contractor: Elevate
enclose the winter living areas emphasising the feeling of living Project Year: 2012
within natural granite. Two retaining walls create a small horizon
pool, and at the lower level visually integrates the dam reservoir
with the lower levels of the house. All elements are orientated to
create physical adjacencies and visual privacy. The house sits on
levels ranging between 112 and 116 metres above sea level on
the edge of a cliff. There is another 50 metre drop to the reservoir.

The project had to deal with issues of hyper-inflation and lack of
available material. All materials were sourced locally, except for
specialist items such as the glass and the roof waterproofing. The
granite used to clad the two anchor blocks were the ‘crusts’ cut-off
that came from the granite excavation. The dynamite drill holes
are still apparent and tie the building to the area of excavation.
Using the granite from the site also insured that the building
blended harmoniously with its surroundings.

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Reinforced concrete is used to form a
series of cantilevers and ground structures.
The canopy roofs are steel framed.
The building is conceived as a series of
accommodation pavilions sitting beneath
large roof canopies. The space between the
pavilions and under the canopies creates
a further outdoor room, sheltered from the
sun and from the heavy seasonal rains. The
main spaces benefit in having views of the
lake, dam and countryside
http://www.muziasforza.com/
www.studioseilern.com
WAN House of the Year Award 2012
RIBA International Award Winner 2013

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