Emantini Botanical Seedbank
Client: Private Developer: Private Development Project Director: Anthony Orelowitz Project Leader: Dewald Veldsman Project Team: Dewald Veldsman, Mouaz Sabha Locality: Mbabane - Swaziland Completion Year: 2019 Gross Area: 120 sq.m. Lettable Area: 120 sq.m. Category: Conservation / Research
Emantini Botanical Seedbank is a small, inexpensive, beautiful and iconic building, designed to safeguard the genetic diversity of Southern Africa`s indigenous trees. The innovative use of cheap concrete blocks and elegant detailing produced an inspirational sculptural form. Located on a brownfield site that includes a botanical garden and game reserve, facilities include two refrigerated storage facilities, a laboratory and a courtyard space for functions to promote conservation efforts.