The Reserve House in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa by Metropole

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

The Reserve House in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa by Metropole Architects

August 21st, 2016 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Metropole Architects

With the site facilitating a wide ocean frontage, the design was able to respond with a “Wingspread” type architecture that appears to float over the indigenous dune vegetation, taking full advantage of the panoramic beach and sea views.

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Architects: Metropole Architects
Project: The Reserve House
Location: Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Photography: Grant Pitcher
Main Contractor: Greg Frizelle – Frizelle Contracting
Structural Engineers: Davies Lister-James Engineers
Timber Detailing: Timber Trends
Landscape Implementation: Tongaat Plants
Site Area: 1741sqm (18 740sqft)
Bulk of house: 650sqm (6997sqft)

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The Reserve house is a fusion of Tropical Modern Architecture with a number of bold Futurist elements, including a 4.3m high angled offshutter concrete wall that penetrates through the entrance hall, a splayed “T” shaped feature concrete column that supports a significant cantilevered top storey, and upswept cantilever pools that project out towards the ocean, which all combine to evoke the impression of movement.

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The vibrant and eclectic interior spaces exhibit a rich and high-energy fusion of Mid-Century Modern and Industrial design styles that complement the architecture.

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: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

: Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

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