Terraforce

The retaining wall runs all along the full boundary length of the road and instead of a standard single slope running at a 70% incline, it consists of three 1.5m terraces that each run at their own curvature line, breaking down the façade to accommodate plant pockets at different levels, to soften the overall appearance of the retaining wall

The landscaping team used the terraces to good effect by creating almost instant hanging gardens with mostly water wise indigenous planting.

In order to protect future residents from excessive traffic noise from a planned double carriage highway and any possible negative visual impact associated with this, a 4.5 metre high and 500m long earth berm was created with the surplus site material.

The retaining wall runs all along the full boundary length of the road and instead of a standard single slope running at a 70% incline, it consists of three 1.5m terraces that each run at their own curvature line, breaking down the façade to accommodate plant pockets at different levels, to soften the overall appearance of the retaining wall

The retaining wall runs all along the full boundary length of the road and instead of a standard single slope running at a 70% incline, it consists of three 1.5m terraces that each run at their own curvature line, breaking down the façade to accommodate plant pockets at different levels, to soften the overall appearance of the retaining wall