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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Game Lodge in Khomas, Namibia by Slee & Co. Architects (Pty) LtdJuly 18th, 2020 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Slee & Co. Architects (Pty) Ltd “The philosophy behind our design is to incorporate and respect the diverse aspirations and heritages of our clients; to learn from advanced technologies and to create a vernacular architecture, embracing our unique people, skills, climate and space. Our architectural palette has its origin in the earth – muted earth colours, textured finishes reflecting abundant sunlight. Our built structures reflect simplicity and honesty, echoing the vernacular of local built forms.”
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 Image Courtesy © Carla Schnetler A farm gate set in a red earth wall introduces the visitor to the unique character of this game farm. From the entrance, a red dust road lingers through a Savannah grass veld scattered with thorn trees. Upon approach, the lodge slowly emerges out of the spectacular red earth, a solid mass with deep shadows and simple lines blending into the surroundings; a low slung linear structure offering shelter against the harsh Namibian environment. The red sand from the farm is mixed into the cementitious plaster which renders all walls the same colour as the surrounding earth. The horizontal textures are raked onto the walls which create shadow play and draw the eye into the vastness of the landscape.  Image Courtesy © Carla Schnetler  Image Courtesy © Carla Schnetler A cantilevered roof folds over a spinal wall which protects and frames the oversized veranda, allowing for unobstructed views. The elements and palate of this lodge are simple: corrugated roof sheeting, natural red sand coloured plastered walls, cement floors, and expansive glass doors which disappear into the walls when opened up, eliminating the boundaries between the outdoors and the interior spaces.  Image Courtesy © Gerard Slee  Image Courtesy © Johann Slee  Image Courtesy © Gerard Slee  Image Courtesy © Johann Slee  Image Courtesy © Johann Slee  Image Courtesy © Carla Schnetler  Image Courtesy © Carla Schnetler  Image Courtesy © Carla Schnetler  Image Courtesy © Slee & Co. Architects (Pty) Ltd  Image Courtesy © Slee & Co. Architects (Pty) Ltd  Image Courtesy © Slee & Co. Architects (Pty) Ltd
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