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Sumit Singhal
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.

Fuchsia House in South Africa by Metropole Architects

 
September 20th, 2019 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Metropole Architects

Fuchsia house was designed for a recently retired couple with a large close knit extended family.

Located on the east coast of South Africa, on a modest lot within a gated golfing estate, this spacious home graciously asserts itself on the gently sloping square shaped site in a way that the allowable build area is maximized and all the specific living requirements are included.

Architecturally the home takes on a contemporary feel with simple forms and a palette of light materials.

The arrival point is a spacious double volume three sided courtyard area with access to 4 garages and guest parking.

The front entrance door directly off the courtyard opens onto a 180 degree unobstructed view over the swimming pool, towards the golf course fairway in the foreground and sporadic distant sea views.

Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

  • Architects: Metropole Architects
  • Project: Fuchsia House
  • Location: Simbithi Eco Estate, KwaZulu Natal North Coast, South Africa
  • Photography: Grant Pitcher
  • Design Architect: Nigel Tarboton of Metropole Architects
  • Project Architect: David Louis of Metropole Architects
  • Project Technician: Sasha-Leigh Fulton of Metropole Architects
  • Interior Design: Metropole Architects and client
  • Engineer: Davies Lister James Engineers
  • Contractor: Sygnatur Projects
  • Landscaping Designer: Image Landscaping Design
  • Landscape Contractor: Juluka Landscapes
  • Timeline: Construction commenced in July 2017 and was completed in October 2018

Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

The double volume dining and lounge area is flanked by an open plan kitchen and scullery/laundry to one side and guest accommodation to the other. Ascending the suspended staircase to the private suites on the upper floor, the journey enjoys the experience of an ever evolving pattern of thin shadow lines projected by the double volume aluminium screens introduced to moderate the hot afternoon sun angles.

Once again the upper portion of the double volume living area below is flanked by family rooms and a TV lounge to the one side and the master suite to the other. These areas are linked by a 9m bridge that also enjoys the display of beautiful late afternoon aluminium screen shadow casting.

Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

The up-swept light weight butterfly roof floating over the core of the house draws an enormous amount of natural light into the internal reaches of the home, whilst heavier concrete roof elements are used to provide shade to the view facing bedrooms and outdoor areas, whilst also defining the modern intentions and aspirations of the home.

All the finer architectural decisions and detailing have been intentionally considered in order to collectively give the house a sense of lightness and defined movement as it effortlessly appears to “take off” in the direction of the endless views.

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

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

Image Courtesy © Metropole Architects

Image Courtesy © Metropole Architects

Image Courtesy © Metropole Architects

Image Courtesy © Metropole Architects

Image Courtesy © Metropole Architects

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