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YNE House in Dolphin Coast, South Africa by Metropole Architects

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Article source: Metropole Architects

Situated in the prestigious Zimbali Coastal Forest resort 45 minutes north of Durban, located on the east coast of South Africa, this three level structure is home to a young family of four.

With the architecture being subject to stringent estate design guidelines, dictating traditional roof forms, the design sought to create a vision that was in harmony with the neighbouring properties yet represented the individual taste and aspirations of the new home owner and desire for a progressive and dynamic architectural aesthetic Further considerations such as views, orientation, privacy and the prevailing sub tropical climate contributed to the detailing and overall finished product.

Image Courtesy © Grant Pitcher

Architects: Metropole Architects
Project: YNE House
Location: Dolphin Coast, South Africa
Photography: Grant Pitcher
Design Architect: Nigel Tarboton of Metropole Architects
Project Architect: David Louis of Metropole Architects
Project Technician: Daniel Lewis of Metropole Architects
Interior Design: Olàlà Interiors
Engineer: Davies Lister James Engineers
Contractor: Sygnatur Projects

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House Desai in Dolphin Coast, South Africa by Metropole Architects

Monday, September 9th, 2019

Article source: Metropole Architects

Design Approach

The site purchased by our client for their dream home was a “ green field” site in an established section of Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate. Thick natural coastal forest vegetation covered the site, with a mature Flat Crown tree situated on the front boundary. The site enjoys views of Holy Hill, which is a protected section of natural coastal forest within the estate, to the East.

Many characteristics of Tropical Modern Architecture, including an elemental roof form with large eaves, overhanging upper storey, timber screens and pergolas, flow of spaces including an un-interupted indoor / outdoor flow and lush landscaping, fundamentally influenced the design approach.

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Architects: Metropole Architects
Project: House Desai
Location: Zimbali Forest Estate, KwaZulu Natal North Coast, South Africa.
Photography: Grant Pitcher
Software used: Autocad, SketchUp
Design Architect: Tyrone Reardon of Metropole Architects
Project Technician: Chris Laird of Metropole Architects
Interior Design: Amy Mitchell of Studio Mitchell
Engineer: Bramin Consulting Engineers
Contractor: Sygnatur Projects

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Pambathi Lane House in Dolphin Coast, South Africa by Metropole Architects

Friday, July 5th, 2019

Article source: Metropole Architects

Design Approach

The intent of the design was to really take full advantage of the beautiful “forest” site. With such thick bush encapsulating the house, privacy and direct sunlight were not really issues, so that enabled us to use large amounts of glazing to take advantage of the views and natural light on offer and reinforce the indoor/outdoor lifestyle desired by our clients.

Volumetric play was a theme that was explored with the design, with the double volume staircase area, as well as the high level glazing and raked ceilings on the top floor, and the generally high ceilings throughout.

Architects: Metropole Architects
Project: Pambathi Lane House
Location: 9 Pambathi Lane, Simbithi Eco Estate, KwaZulu Natal North Coast, South Africa
Photography: Chris Allan Photo
Software used: Autocad, SketchUp
Lead Architects: Metropole Architects
Design Architect: Tyrone Reardon of Metropole Architects
Project Technician: Simon Wayne of Metropole Architects
Engineering: RJB Consulting Engineers
Interior Design: Louise Metcalfe of Storehaus Design
Contractor: MacMac Building
Electrical Contractor: OHMS
Gross Built Area: 951sqm
Completion Year: 2018