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Who designed the gables at Groot Constantia?

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New gables at Groot Constantia were designed by French architect Louis Michel Thibault, and feature a sculpture by artist Anton Anreith. The Groot Constantia homestead itself was built around 1685 by Governor Simon van der Stel. The current building dates to the 18th century and was rebuilt by Hendrik Cloete.12