A thatch lapa is the perfect excuse to get creative and create your dream outdoor entertainment area. Cintsa Thatching has had over 10 years of experience in building thatch lapa's of all shapes and sizes, to suit all gardens, decks and entertainment areas. The last two lapa's thatched by our team really stood out to us and we wanted to share some of the ideas with you!
"Formal" Thatch Lapa Structure and Shape
This lapa, situated on a deck by a swimming pool in a game lodge, has a beautiful shape and fits in with the shape and structure of the surrounding buildings.
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| The lapa has two open sides and is supported by tree trunks - giving a rustic finish |
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| The back "walls" of the lapa are thatched and the smooth curved finish is added to create a modern, smooth shape from the back and side angles |
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| The back "walls" of the lapa are thatched to the ground bringing shelter from strong winds and also insulation from noise for the accommodation units which are close by. The thatch is shaped over the decking steps |
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| There is space around the inside of the lapa for shelves or storage units (along the closed sides) but the open sides allow full access to the pool and view |
This thatch lapa is situated in a private home in East London.
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| The thatch is shaped in "scallops" in several layers up to the top of the lapa. The scallop shape is carried all the way down to the edge of the thatch. |
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| The lapa has big chunky tree trunk supports giving it a creative feel and rustic finish. The lapa stands over a koi pond and a timber bridge is added over to the entertainment area beneath the lapa. |
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| The thatch "roof" is curved itself to shadow the curves in the layering of thatch |
For advice of lapa design and quotations to build and thatch email info@cintsathatching.co.za.
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