THE TEAM
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
“What do you suppose will satisfy the Soul, except
to walk free." - Walt Whitman
The opportunity to act as custodians of one of the world’s most spectacular environments does not fall to many or come around often. We know exactly the honour and the responsibility we hold in our hands. Only the very best will do for this unique environment in the south of the Kruger National Park conservation area.
With this in mind, we have put together a team of experts who are as committed as we are to this precious land and the exciting undertaking ahead.
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Come and meet us.
THE DEVELOPERS
Bluegrass Trading are passionate about development and sharing what the southern part of the Kruger National Park has to offer. We surround ourselves with specialists and our mission is to provide sustainable and successful projects. We pride ourselves on transparency and impeccable attention to detail. For an example of our work, please visit the magnificent Marula Sunrise, a 5-star lodge in Mjejane Game Reserve.
https://www.marulasunrise.co.za/
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST
Ralf Kalwa of Rhengu Environmental Services is employed permanently to help us protect the natural environment as far as possible and protect the riparian zone. He also conducts audits to ensure we comply with legislation. A registered Environmental Consultant, Mr Kalwa has extensive experience in the environmental field. Projects he has worked on include Mjejane Game Reserve, SANParks – Kruger National Park and he is currently consulting on a project in Zambia.
THE ARCHITECTS
Chris Sparks Architecture has completed numerous projects in Nelspruit, White River, Nottingham Road, Plettenberg Bay, the Garden Route, as well as Zimbabwe and Botswana. Besides their experience designing luxury bush lodges in the Lowveld, they have undertaken large-scale housing developments in the Gauteng area. They explore every opportunity to practice “green” design, from the simplest detail to the highest technical application, and place emphasis on sustainable environmental practices.
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They work towards realizing an aesthetic that is as diverse as our country by using local materials, colour, and texture. The practice believes that just as each client’s needs are unique, each site requires unique design responses.
https://chrissparksarchitecture.co.za/
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Co-Lab Architects is a vibrant young architectural practice situated in Nelspruit. This practice has built its name on an innovative, site-sensitive design approach. It was founded in 2008 by Louis Jonker, who is skilled in design management, mixed-use and concept development.
Based in the Lowveld’s incredible landscape, with projects ranging from small retreats to high-density residential developments, their work is inspired by place and a seamless interior-exterior relationship. While giving weight to how each project interacts with its setting, equal attention is paid to how interior spaces will be used and relate to each other. This ethos ensures eminently livable designs that are rooted in their context.
THE ARCHITECTS
Chris Sparks Architecture has completed numerous projects in Nelspruit, White River, Nottingham Road, Plettenberg Bay, the Garden Route, as well as Zimbabwe and Botswana. Besides their experience designing luxury bush lodges in the Lowveld, they have undertaken large-scale housing developments in the Gauteng area. They explore every opportunity to practice “green” design, from the simplest detail to the highest technical application, and place emphasis on sustainable environmental practices.
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They work towards realizing an aesthetic that is as diverse as our country by using local materials, colour, and texture. The practice believes that just as each client’s needs are unique, each site requires unique design responses.
https://chrissparksarchitecture.co.za/
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Co-Lab Architects is a vibrant young architectural practice situated in Nelspruit. This practice has built its name on an innovative, site-sensitive design approach. It was founded in 2008 by Louis Jonker, who is skilled in design management, mixed-use and concept development.
Based in the Lowveld’s incredible landscape, with projects ranging from small retreats to high-density residential developments, their work is inspired by place and a seamless interior-exterior relationship. While giving weight to how each project interacts with its setting, equal attention is paid to how interior spaces will be used and relate to each other. This ethos ensures eminently livable designs that are rooted in their context.
THE LAND SUVEYOR
Van Staden Surveyors is a well-established land survey practice providing professional services for all spatial related projects in the greater Nelspruit and Mpumalanga area. Professional services include detailed surveys (for engineering, architectural and mapping), cadastral surveys (for sectional title, township, subdivision, consolidation, servitude, lease area and beacon relocation), land administration (for township establishment, subdivision of land, land tenure reform, land use administration), and project management. Projects include Karino Lifestyle Estate, Bateleur Estate, Crossing Shopping Centre, House Gumede and Tekwane water and sewage line.
THE PROJECT ENGINEERS
Civicon Consulting Engineers was established in 1998. Well-known projects where Civicon or their personnel played a leading role in civil and structural consulting engineering aspects include Shandon Estate, Hillside Manor, Garden Pavilion, Riverside Gardens, Leopard Creek Extension, Tangelo Ridge, Clementine Close, Ferreira Street Outfall Sewer, Mkhondo bulk water upgrade, Kabokweni 1500 stands, Hazyview Municipality Complex, Lowveld Building Supplies Hazyview, Casterbridge Vehicle Museum.
Roam Free. Break Free.