12/08/2026
The property looked large enough.
The land that could genuinely be developed told a different story.
At Constantia Kloof Village in Wilderness, a watercourse, flood lines and required open space significantly reduced the usable portion of the site. The challenge was therefore not simply to fit houses onto the property - it was to reconsider what the land could realistically accommodate.
The resulting design created spacious homes connected to the landscape while retaining approximately 42% of the recorded development area as private open space.
For Martin Geringer, who has a personal connection to Wilderness, it was equally important that the development respected the tranquillity and natural character of its setting.
The project is a reminder that good architecture is not only about deciding where to build. It is also about understanding where not to build.
Read the complete Constantia Kloof Village case study:
https://www.geringer.co.za/blog/constantia-kloof-village-wilderness
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