ANELE NDAWULE PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE PORTFOLIO 2024
PORTFOLIO : Landscape Architecture
ANELE NDAWULE
Professional Landscape Architect
ABOUT ME :
P.O.B : Eastern Cape, South Africa
Nationality : South African
As a Professional Landscape Architect at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, I believe that public spaces thrive when they encourage community engagement. I’m passionate about harnessing the synergy between nature and design to create impactful, functional spaces that foster community connection.
With over 5 years of experience in both public and private sectors, I bring expertise in all aspects of landscape architecture, from concept development to project management.
My skills include strong communication, collaboration, and leadership, with a proven ability to investigate project opportunities and design possibilities across various mediums and programs.
I’m dedicated to reshaping public ecologies and enhancing public space functionality, leveraging my knowledge of community needs, public facilities, and plant expertise to create vibrant, inclusive environments.
I’m eager to further my studies in architecture, leveraging the skills I’ve honed over the years in design, planning, technical drawing, and presentation, as well as spatial investigation. With my expertise, I can amplify a team’s capacity to uncover project opportunities and push the boundaries of design across all project complexities.
CONTACT :
Phone 074 726 9363
Email Ndawule3@gmail.com
LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com/in/anele-ndawule-502076148
LANGUAGES :
• English
• iSiXhosa
• Afrikaans
• SeSotho
• iSiZulu
LICENSE :
Registered Professional Landscape Architect
South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession (SACLAP)
SKILLS :
PROFESSIONAL
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Contract Administration
• Team Collaboration
• Attenttion to Detail
• Aesthetics, Practicality & Functionality
• Design Sensibility
TECHNICAL
• Authority Compliance
• General Administration
• Construction Documentation
• AutoCAD
• SketchUP & Revit
• Lumion
• Adobe Suite
• Miicrosoft Suite
EDUCATION :
Master of Landscape Architecture
University of Cape Town (South Africa)
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture
University of Cape Town (South Africa)
Baccalaureus Technologiae of Landscape Architecture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa)
National Diploma of Landscape Architecture
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (South Africa)
Electrical Engineering (N1 & N2)
Boland College (South Africa)
Matric (Grade 12)
Simanyene High School (South Africa)
WORK EXPERIENCE :
National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Professional Landscape Architect (South Africa)
Square One Landscape Architect
Graduate Landscape Architect (South Africa)
University of Cape Town
Tutor (South Africa)
Urban Landscape Solutions
Landscape Technicial (South Africa)
Boertjie & Mademoiselle
Carpenter Assistant & Landscape Maintenance (South Africa)
South African Police Service Precinct (South Africa)
BIZANA GORVENMENT PRECINCT
Gorvenment Departments Precinct (South Africa)
PUBLIC FACILITIES :
LANGLAAGTE SAPS
South African Police Service facility (South Africa)
POFFADDER MAGISTRATE COURT
Department of Justice (South Africa)
LEBOWAKGOMO SAPS
South African Police Service facility (South Africa)
SALLY PORTS & GATE HOUSE
CAROLINA SALLY PORT
Public Facility (South Africa)
SCHOOLS, HOMES & ORPHANAGES:
ST JOSEPH’S INTERMEDIATE CARE
Private Institute (South Africa)
NATURE RESERVE RESIDENCE:
GORDON’S BAY RESIDENCE
Private Residence (South Africa)
RESIDENTIAL :
FAIRHAVEN ESTATE
Private Residence (South Africa)
FAIRHAVEN ESTATE
Private Residence (South Africa)
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS :
ICLEI: COMMUNITY SQUARE
Public Market (Tanzania)
SURVEY & GUIDELINES
STELLENBOSCH BRIDGE
Private Estate (South Africa)
MASTER PLANNING:
NIU BON ACCORD PRECINCT
Project Background :
This project, located along Lavender Road in Onderstepoort, a northern suburb of Pretoria, Gauteng Province, represents an urban design and landscape architectural intervention within the NIU Bon Accord South African Police Service (SAPS) development.
Working collaboratively with landscape architectural colleagues, the project scope encompassed the provision of comprehensive landscape architectural services, culminating in the creation of a detailed landscape architectural sketch plan and supporting report, adhering to the requirements of the Sketch Plan Committee Manual.
The primary objective was to develop a strategic landscape architectural sketch plan, accompanied by a preliminary cost estimate, to guide the integration of landscape elements within the NIU Bon Accord SAPS site. This design solution aimed to address all critical site considerations and propose appropriate interventions, grounded in sound design principles.
The project brief mandated the creation of an accessible, low-maintenance, and site-responsive landscape. The overarching vision focused on establishing a healthy and livable outdoor environment that prioritizes user safety, accommodates the site’s intended functions, implements water-wise strategies through the incorporation of indigenous vegetation, and promotes overall sustainability, while remaining sensitive to the surrounding urban and natural context.
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Gauteng, Pretoria North
Project Type: Precinct Development
Project scale: 10 Ha
Project Value: R43m Landscape Works 2023
RENDERS & PLANTING :
:Planting Meethodology:
The design focuses on integrating waterwise practices by utilizing indigenous vegetation and emphasizing sustainability. Given the country’s diverse and often arid climate, implementing water-efficient landscaping is crucial. This involves selecting native plants that are well-adapted to local conditions and require minimal water, thereby reducing the need for irrigation and conserving precious water resources.
This project addresses the strategic development of a new government precinct in Bizana, Eastern Cape, aiming to consolidate fragmented government services into a cohesive, state-owned hub. The initial phase involved a comprehensive feasibility study to establish the precinct’s spatial framework and development potential, guided by the Sketch Plan Committee Manual and overarching development guidelines.
The study focused on defining a robust public realm strategy, prioritizing pedestrian connectivity and accessibility. The objective is to transform the site into a legible and integrated urban space, addressing the current reliance on leased accommodations and fostering a sense of civic identity.
Key urban design considerations include:
Connectivity and Integration: Establishing seamless pedestrian and vehicular linkages to key surrounding nodes, including the taxi rank, magistrate court, and residential areas, ensuring the precinct functions as a vital urban connector.
Public Space Activation: Designing a hierarchy of distinct public spaces, each with a defined character and function, to enhance user experience and promote social interaction.
Contextual Sensitivity: Preserving and enhancing the site’s historical and visual character along the main pedestrian thoroughfare, acknowledging its significance within the broader urban fabric.
Site Organization and Legibility: Creating a clear and intuitive spatial layout that facilitates unrestricted movement and strengthens connections across the site, establishing a coherent and navigable precinct.
Sustainable Landscape Integration: Developing a low-maintenance landscape strategy that complements the architectural and urban design framework, contributing to the precinct’s overall environmental performance and aesthetic appeal.
The project seeks to optimize land use through a strategic arrangement of government buildings, fostering a functional and vibrant civic precinct that serves as a catalyst for urban regeneration in Bizana.
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Eastern Cape Bizana
Project Type: Precinct Development
Project scale: 6.2 Ha
Project Value: R43m Landscape Works
2021
MASTER PLANNING:
Tshwane Inner City Regeneration Programme:
Urban & Landscape Integration
This project, part of Tshwane’s inner-city regeneration, transformed a former farm and dilapidated workshop precinct into a cohesive mixed-use development. The urban design and landscape architectural approach focused on creating a sustainable, accessible, and contextually sensitive precinct.
Urban & Landscape Design Goals:
Regeneration & Connectivity: Redeveloping underutilized land, enhancing vehicular and pedestrian access, and connecting to surrounding residential areas.
Functional Integration: Providing state-owned offices, workshops, training centers, and recreational facilities, as per DPWI requirements.
Contextual Sensitivity: Retaining site memory along access routes, respecting the existing road network, and integrating with the residential context.
Public Space Creation: Designing distinct public spaces that foster social interaction and community engagement.
Environmental Sustainability: Implementing water-wise landscaping with local vegetation, considering environmental sensitivity, and adhering to ridges policy and municipal guidelines.
Cultural Landscape Preservation: Respecting the site’s cultural character and promoting sustainability.
My Involvement include but not limited to:
Contributed to all project stages, including design, drafting, modeling, and research.
Assisted in developing the master plan, space diagrams, and methodology sections.
Collaborated on concept design, consultant coordination, and client presentations.
Conducted research on site-specific regulations and environmental factors.
Key Learnings:
Understanding and applying NEMA and Water Acts. Navigating ridges policy and Tshwane framework guidelines. Designing for flood line environments and implementing rehabilitation processes.
Master planning and zoning complexities.
Implementing phased, succession, wetland, and riparian planting strategies.
Outputs:
Precinct Development Report, Landscape Master Plan. Space Diagrams and Landscape Planting Strategy.
Rietfontein Farm Precinct
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Gauteng Pretoria
Project Type: Precinct Development
Project scale:
Project Value:
PUBLIC FACILITIES :
LANGLAAGTE SAPS
Project Background :
As a landscape architect within NDPWI, I provided full services for the Langlaagte SAPS site, west of Johannesburg CBD. This in-house project focused on creating an accessible, low-maintenance landscape, respecting the site’s context and heritage.
My involvement spanned all phases, from site analysis to tender documentation. Key tasks included:
Design Development: Crafting concept plans, material boards, and cost estimates, considering public seating, courtyards, and parking.
Space Definition: Designing distinct areas: street parking with concrete benches and paving; ground floor courtyards with planters and bollards; a firstfloor vet clinic with dog-friendly spaces and trellises; and a roof balcony with rubberized surfaces.
Technical Documentation: Producing planting, paving, irrigation, and water dispersal plans, alongside detailed sections and BOQs.
Tender Preparation: Compiling specifications and revising plans for tender submission. The design philosophy emphasized site responsiveness and accessibility, addressing the unique needs of each space. Heritage considerations influenced the landscape approach.
Trees out of 50 - 100Ltr containers (12001800mm height, 700 1200mm crown dia. canopy, 30 - 40mm stem dia.)
HARD LANDSCAPE
Surface Finishing (125m²) Rubberised Surface Finishing With various colours as per SAPS coat of arm
Planter Type 1 (3)
Igneous Triangulated Glass-fibre Reinforced Concrete Planter with a Seat or similar.
2600 (L) X 790 (am wide), 225 (at short) (W) X 750 (H), With 400mm (H) Seating Edge
Planter Type 2 (28)
Igneous Square Glass-fibre Reinforced Concrete Planter or similar
1200 (L) X 350 (W) X 800mm (H)
Planter Type 3 (9)
Igneous Rectangular Glass-fibre Reinforced Concrete Planter or similar
500 (L) X 500 (W) X 1100mm (H)
LEGEND
SOFT LANDSCAPE
HARD LANDSCAPE
SAPS POLICEMEN SILHOUTTE CUT OUT SECTION OF THE CORTEN STEEL
PROPOSED SOF-LANDSCAPE AS PER SOFT-LANDSCAPING PLAN
CORTEN STEEL WITH POLICEMEN CUTOUT SECTION FIXED INTO THE DOUBLE SKIN WALL
EXISTING NAME TAGS TO BE FIXED INTO THE DOUBLE SKIN WALL
EXISTING GLASS BLOCK WITH SAPS EMBLEM TO BE RE-USED IN THE PROPOSED DOUBLE SKIN WALL
PROPOSED ADDITIONAL PEDESTRIAN PAVING TO PEDESTRAINA PATHWWAY LEADING TO THE MEMORIAL SPACE
EXISTING MEMORIAL SPACE IMAGES:
PRECEDENTS IMAGES:
PUBLIC FACILITIES:
POFFADDER MAGISTRATE
Project Background
Located in the arid Pofadder, Northern Cape, the Magistrate Court project aimed to create a functional and secure landscape within a developing precinct. Initiated in 2008, the project transitioned in-house in 2018 due to design compliance issues.
My role, under the supervision of a senior landscape architect, focused on revising and refining the landscape design to meet the court’s unique needs. This involved creating distinct, secure spaces for various users: SAPS, court staff, magistrates, accused, witnesses, and the public, all while fostering a sense of place.
Key tasks:
Design Revision: Scrutinizing and redesigning the existing landscape plan to address security and functional requirements.
Technical Documentation: Producing planting, paving, irrigation, and water dispersal plans, alongside sections and elevations.
Visualizations: Creating 3D perspective renders to illustrate the design intent.
Materials Selection: Choosing appropriate hard and soft landscape materials suited to the harsh, dry environment. Coordination: Integrating input from architects, engineers, and heritage consultants.
Cost Estimation: Preparing detailed construction cost estimates.
Outputs: Landscape Master Plan, hard/soft landscape plans, irrigation/water dispersal plans, sections/elevations, 3D renders, and a preliminary design report.
Challenges included:
Selecting drought-tolerant plant species for the arid climate. Navigating heritage constraints and legislative requirements.
Master planning and zoning restrictions. The importance of understanding heritage requirements.
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Nothern Cape, Poffadder
Project Type: Updgrade and Additional Accommodation
Project scale: 6000 m2
Project Value: R3.5m Landscape Works 2022
Soft-landscaping to landscape specification
Type-D paving header course laid on conrete haunching
Brick coping to Architects specification
Masonry wall, to Architect's specifications
Labour intensive mosaic fabric of society mosaic wall and/or sculptures. Mosaic wall to be (1800mm x 7500mm) made of local sourced materials (tiles and stone fragments), attached to a brick wall
Foundation to Engineers specification and detail
Paved pathway
Mosaic Garden Ground planting
Galvanised Roof Sheeting IBR profile 04 x 4200mm or similar zinc sheeting to structural eng.
Soft-landscaping to landscape
220 X 110 X 50 Corobrik Cederberg Clay Paver or similar, installed in a Herringbone pattern
This project focused on the landscape refurbishment of the Lebowakgomo SAPS Mechanical Workshop, situated in the former Lebowa capital. My role, within the construction phase, involved providing landscape architectural input and oversight.
The design philosophy emphasized creating an accessible, low-maintenance landscape, complementing the workshop’s function, with a semi-automatic irrigation system.
My involvement, under the supervision of a senior landscape architect, included:
Site Oversight: Providing professional landscape architectural input to the landscaper and irrigation team, ensuring adherence to design intent.
Progress Reporting: Delivering comprehensive reports on site progress and advising on solutions to arising issues.
Meeting Participation: Attending technical and progress meetings, contributing to project coordination.
Plan Revision: Providing revised landscape plans and alterations as needed.
As-Built Documentation: Producing as-built plans, a landscape manual/report, and assisting with operations and maintenance manuals.
Contract Administration: Assisting with preparing variation estimates, inspecting works, clarifying details, updating drawings, and issuing site instructions.
Defect Rectification: Inspecting and verifying defect rectification, ensuring project completion.
Irrigation Input: Providing input on irrigation installation and functionality.
Material Procurement: Requesting quotations for additional materials.
Outputs:
Landscape Site Development Plan Report, Landscape Irrigation AS-BUILT, Landscape Sketch Plan AS-BUILT, Landscape Planting Plan AS-BUILT, and Landscape Adjustment Plan.
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Limpopo, Lebowakgomo
Project Type: Upgrade and Repairs
SALLY PORTS & GATE HOUSE
CAROLINA SALLY PORT
Project Background
Carolina Sally Port is situated in small town of Carolina in Mpumalanga.
Design Philosophy
Our Appointment was provision of landscape architectural services, with emphasis on the following.
• Make use of local/ regional vegetation type plant species, geographically and topographically associated with related site conditions.
• Be grouped according to water requirements.
• Apply species to typically associated natural habitats.
• Prevent the introduction of alien species
• Achieve a sustainable yet appropriate vegetation scenario.
• Use species appropriate to the design context.
• Make use of low maintenance species only.
• General maintenance costs and implications should be considered in all design decisions.
• The above conditions and requirements do not necessarily represent the full extent of design considerations and could alter or ex pand according to specific project and con textual requirements.
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Mpumalanga, Carolina
Project Type: Sally Port
Project scale: 1000 m2
Project Value: R193 000 Landscape Works
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SCHOOLS, HOMES & ORPHANAGES :
ST. JOSEPH’S INTERMEDIATE PAEDIATRIC CARE
St. Joseph’s Home, a paediatric care facility in Montana, Cape Town, required a transformative landscape to provide a therapeutic escape for children with diverse needs. Facing an expansive, exposed site and a limited budget, the project focused on creating an engaging and inclusive play environment.
The design philosophy emphasized natural play experiences, resourcefulness, and ecological sensitivity. Key elements included:
Resourceful Design: Utilizing site sand for sandbag topography, repurposing tree trunks for climbing, and upcycling materials to create unique play structures.
Ecological Integration: Transforming rain gardens into habitat areas, and incorporating endemic Cape Flats Dune Strandveld vegetation, fostering biodiversity and environmental education.
Sensory Engagement: Designing distinct sensory gardens focusing on touch, sound, and smell, using species like Aristida junciformis, Melinis nerviglumis, and Lavandula angustifolia.
Inclusive Play: Creating diverse formal and informal play areas, catering to children of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
Dynamic Topography: Utilizing sandbag construction to create a challenging and sheltered playscape, offering varied play opportunities and wind protection.
Sustainable Practices: Implementing rain gardens with wetland-adapted species (Zantedeschia sp., Cyperus sp.), incorporating boulders for natural bioswales, and adhering to strict environmental management guidelines.
Environmental Management: Adhering to NEMA guidelines, managing vegetation clearance, topsoil, trees, storm-water, erosion, and surface maintenance.
Pathway and Walkway Design: Incorporating paved, tarred, and timber cross pathways to ensure accessibility and durability, especially in rain garden areas.
My involvement in the project included:
Extensive research on the site’s vegetation, soil types, and climate to inform plant selection.
Preparation of tender documentation, including planting plans, and tree management plans.
Creation of 3D presentations and planting palette.
Outputs: Planting plans, section drawings, planting palette and methodology documents, and tree management plans.
NATURE RESERVE RESIDENCE :
GORDON’S BAY RESIDENCE
This project, situated within the sensitive ecological context of the Gordons Bay foothills, demanded a rigorous and informed approach to landscape architecture. The core objective was to execute a sustainable, low-maintenance landscape design that prioritized ecological restoration and adhered to stringent environmental legislation.
The approach was to translate the client’s vision into a tangible, ecologically sound design solution. This involved a deep dive into the site’s unique characteristics, aligning design decisions with the imperatives of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and the broader conservation objectives of the area.
My key responsibilities encompassed:
Ecological Assessment and Plant Selection: Conducting meticulous research on endemic and indigenous plant species.
Prioritizing species that contribute to soil stabilization, habitat restoration, and visual screening, while minimizing long-term maintenance requirements.
Assessing the availability of these species within the horticultural trade and exploring propagation strategies for those less readily available.
Sustainable Pathway Design:
Evaluating the feasibility and long-term sustainability of timber versus locally sourced stone/ boulder pathways.
Advocating for the boulder pathway option due to its superior durability, minimal maintenance needs, and seamless integration with the natural landscape.
Developing detailed construction specifications for the chosen pathway, ensuring minimal soil disturbance and erosion risk.
Berm and Embankment Stabilization:
Designing planting schemes that would effectively stabilize the berms and embankments promoting natural regeneration.
Environmental Compliance and Documentation:
Ensuring strict adherence to NEMA guidelines throughout all design and construction phases. Contributing to the preparation of detailed BOQs, focusing on the soft landscape components and ensuring accurate cost estimations.
This project reinforced my commitment to creating landscapes that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also ecologically responsible and sustainable.
Sandstone capstone to be mortared to underlying packed rock
Dry-packed stone edging using locally sourced rocks and boulders. Laid on 150mm fill material compacted to 95% Mod. AASHTO to engineers specification and detail.
75mm layer of compacted soil with 2% fall to engineers specification and detail.
150mm sub-base layer compacted to 97% Mod. AASHTO to engineers specification and detail.
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FAIRHAVEN COUNTRY ESTATE
This project, situated within the Fairhaven Country Estate in Somerset West, focused on developing a sustainable residential landscape design adhering to the estate’s strict development guidelines. My role encompassed stages 1-4 of the SACLAP work stages, with the understanding that the estate’s landscaper would execute the design.
The design philosophy centered on creating a landscape that balanced aesthetic appeal, security, and sustainability, while adhering to water restrictions and estate guidelines. Key design considerations included:
Estate Compliance: Adhering strictly to the Fairhaven Country Estate Development Guidelines, encompassing design elements, principles, requirements, procedures, and restrictions.
Water-Wise Design: Prioritizing locally indigenous, drought-tolerant planting to minimize water usage in line with City of Cape Town water restrictions.
Sustainability: Incorporating cost-efficient and environmentally conscious design elements, such as gabion retaining walls, recycled grey water irrigation, and wetland preservation.
Functionality: Designing green spaces for active and passive recreation, educational purposes, and microclimate creation, ensuring accessibility for all residents.
Environmental Awareness: Providing detailed method statements for construction, ensuring compliance with environmental control officers, and collaborating with wetland specialists for conservation and rehabilitation.
My involvement in the project included:
Approval of landscape plans submitted by externally appointed landscapers, ensuring adherence to estate guidelines.
Approval of landscape irrigation plans, focusing on water efficiency and sustainability.
Outputs: Soft-landscape plans, plant palettes, approval of external landscaper plans, and approval of irrigation plans.
PROJECT INFO:
Location: Cape Town, Somerset West
Project Type: Landscape Development Plan & Planting Plans 2017
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS :
ICLEI : COMMUNITY SQUARE
ICLEI Community Square, Tanzania: Public Space Revitalization
This project strategically activated a spatially constrained, residential micro-site in Tanzania, transforming it into a vibrant community square despite significant budgetary limitations. The urban design approach focused on maximizing the site’s potential as a catalyst for local revitalization.
Design prioritized:
Economic Stimulation: Creating a multifunctional public space to foster local economic growth.
Accessibility & Safety: Designing an inclusive environment for diverse users.
Multifunctional Spaces: Incorporating adaptable lawn areas and communal play spaces.
Native Planting: Utilizing Tanzanian native species for ecological suitability and aesthetic appeal.
Food Security: Establishing vegetable gardens to support local food needs.
Environmental Compliance: Adhering to standards for vegetation, soil, stormwater, and surface management.
Challenges & Lessons:
• Gained expertise in Tanzanian environmental legislation. Designed composting facilities compliant with SANS standards.
• Managed challenging soil conditions. Developed skills in creating needs-driven public spaces. Enhanced knowledge of Tanzanian indigenous flora.
This project, embedded within a comprehensive Stellenbosch master plan, transformed a former agricultural site along a perennial river into a vital greenbelt, prioritizing ecological restoration and cultural integration. The urban design approach focused on creating a resilient public space that honors the site’s heritage while enhancing its environmental function.
• Implementing ecological strategies to remediate degraded land, adhering to the National Environmental Management Act.
• Developing robust water management systems, including streams and dams, to mitigate drought impacts, as mandated by the National Water Act.
• Restoring indigenous Renosterveld vegetation, revealing the valley’s natural beauty and enhancing biodiversity, in compliance with the National Environmental Management Act.
Cultural Heritage Integration:
• Incorporating cultural elements to enrich the visitor experience, referencing the National Heritage Resources Act.
• Designing walkways and connections to highlight the site’s historical significance, fostering a sense of place. Integrating cultural references like windbreaks and reservoirs, providing functional and aesthetic value, in line with the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act.
Public Space Activation & Connectivity:
• Creating multifunctional spaces for events and picnics, accommodating diverse community needs and promoting social interaction.
• Establishing seamless connections to surrounding precincts, enhancing pedestrian accessibility and urban connectivity.
Sustainable Urbanism:
• Creating a space that is both environmentally and culturally sustainable.
• Creating a space that can be used by all members of the public.
