Projects in South Africa
Lunawood Thermowood and WISA plywood at work in South Africa. Each project lists the architect and the product used, with a link to the full story from our Finnish principals.
Sassen Residence
Hout Bay, Cape Town, South Africa · 2019
Architect: SALT architect
Product: Luna Pure HF and Luna UTV cladding
A contemporary barn-style house that appears to hover in its natural setting. A dark thermowood finish lets it blend into the landscape, with easier upkeep than untreated timber and good stability in the local climate.
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Cafe Pergola
Rosemary Hill, Pretoria, South Africa · 2019
Architect: Nico Van Loggerenberg
Product: Luna SHP battens
An outdoor cafe space that echoes the eucalyptus forest next to it. Thermowood forms the pergola framing and shades the seating with filtered, dappled light.
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57 Waterberg
Pretoria, South Africa · 2021
Architect: W Design architecture studio
Product: Lunawood Thermowood, exterior and interior
Luxury villas and lodges where thermowood weathers to a natural grey outside and keeps a warm tone indoors. The architects chose it for its durability and low environmental impact.
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Private Residence and Pergola
Pretoria, South Africa · 2017
Architect: Earthworld Architects
Product: Luna SHP 26x92 battens
Thermowood battens shade a pergola and patio at a private home, cooling the space without extra energy.
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Lynnwood Lane Retail Centre
Pretoria, South Africa · 2019
Architect: Living Planet Architects
Product: Thermowood cladding and ceilings
A slim three-storey retail centre on a narrow, sloped site. Thermowood on the exterior and ceilings keeps maintenance low and weathers to a grey tone.
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Albie's Barn
Irene Estate, Pretoria, South Africa · 2020
Architect: Mathews + Associates Architects
Product: Thermowood battens and screens
A sculptural home reinterpreting the classic barn shape, pairing dark metal, pale thermowood screens and raw concrete.
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Modern Villa
Sable Hills Estate, Roodeplaat, South Africa · 2019
Architect: Anthrop Architects
Product: Thermowood cladding
A contemporary villa where thermowood cladding, including on the garage door, balances practical function with environmental responsibility.
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Future Africa Innovation Campus
Pretoria, South Africa · 2019
Architect: Earthworld Architects (André Eksteen)
Product: WISA-Birch plywood
A hillside campus of residences, dining, research and conference buildings. Digitally cut WISA-Birch plywood forms the frame, wall panelling, furniture, doors and ceilings, assembled on site by small crews.
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