TND West

I came to Cape Town to visit a dear friend of mine, who insisted I come and see how these architects transformed her home into a more sustainable, earth friendly home. She wanted me to stay in her newly remodeled home, but no matter where I go, I always prefer not to put my friends out, so I made reservations at one of the top Cape Town hotels, hoping this would not offend my dear friend. It did not, as a matter of fact, she was waiting for me in the lobby as soon as she found out I had arrived. She was that excited to show me her new way of living in South Africa.

The drive took about an hour, she lives just outside of Cape Town on some pretty prime property. During our drive this gave her the opportunity to tell me about the process of her remodel and the firm she hired to do it. The architects core philosophy is to create holistic architecture. This intrigued me, I never thought about our living area could be holistic. They integrate living spaces with the natural environment. They honor the site with taking a tremendous amount of care and time to get connected with the land itself. They identify its characteristics, both on the energetic plane and the physical plane. That sounded weird to me, but my dear friend continued. She told me that the architect firm took a journey into the history of the land and its spiritual ancestors. They even engaged in conversations with the native folk of the surrounding land and connected with the ancestors on an esoteric level. I asked my friend if she was being duped, but she just smiled at me and told me that I will eat my words once I see her place.

She told me what the architecture that manifested as a result of their nurturing harmonised with nature and man. They created synergy by integrating the natural elements with contemporary features. Therefore, they created a healthy space of mind, body and soul. This all sounded so laughable to me, but as we approached her land and her home. My jaw dropped, goosebumps raises on my skin. I was totally taken by what I saw. I can’t show you a photo, but a photo would barely describes just how wonderful it felt to be here on her land and in her home. My dear friend had to hold me as she walked me around the grounds and through her home. I felt like time had stopped, I felt at home, a oneness and at peace. Earth Temple Architects philosophy is by far the most amazing concept I’ve ever experienced.

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