Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 08:34:45
Loading weather…

The First Mass Timber Dome Ever to be Built in South Africa and Internationally

Traditional cave houses in Bhalil, Morocco, showcasing historic hillside dwellings built into the la.
A view of Bhalil's distinctive hillside cave houses, highlighting Morocco's unique architectural heritage and historic hillside towns.

The Greenpoint Educational Dome Project by MEWA is an innovative educational initiative aimed at fostering environmental awareness, sustainability and mass timber building practices.  The dome, located in Greenpoint Cape Town, serves as a multi-purpose space for interactive learning, and will form part of the City’s Experiential Education Garden (EEG). The creation of a dome-like structure inspired by the traditional dwellings of the Khoi, one of South Africa’s First Nation groups, was a visionary idea that required a unique architectural approach.

DESIGN INDABA

Share this article

Categories

Headlines

CMS Africa logo with vibrant colors representing digital content management across Africa, Top News around Africa at africa.com