PAIGE CLENDENNEN

Lapalala Map Table | Soil Pit | Display Cases | Entrance to Reflection Area

Exit of Lithosphere Room | Central Tree | Steps leading to Hydrosphere & Atmosphere Room | Rooftop Garden

Entrance into Lithosphere Room | Steps leading up to Rooftop Garden

Lapalala Map Table | Soil Pit | Display Cases | Entrance to Reflection Area
THE CURATOR HOUSE
Encapsulated in the Lapalala Reserve, The Curator House is an eco-conscious design inspired by the biosphere diagram. As the new home of the Lapalala Wilderness School, it marks the central hub of where environmental education will take place. Each room within the building embodies a different natural layer: the lithosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere. These rooms are created to immerse the student in their educational experience. Upon entering, students are greeted with a central terrarium which symbolizes the biosphere harmony of each natural layer. The rooftop garden overlooks Lapalala’s Reserve showcasing its vast landscapes. The Curator House blends its architecture and interior design with its surrounding nature, enhancing the student’s connection to the environment.
WHAT
Educational Design
WHERE
Limpopo
WHEN
October 2024