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Located within the Simbithi Eco-Estate, this family home was designed to work with the contours of the steep site to minimize impact on the landscape. Great emphasis was placed on maintaining the magnificent indigenous trees, blending the built environment with the natural.
The total width of the site was utilised to maximize view toward the ocean. The angled roof and high level windows capture views into the forest.Architecture2013 -
The car 'PARK' was designed to solve the parking issues of the area whilst retaining the current sites purpose of open green space for recreational activities.
The building was designed to activate the street edge and create a social green oasis. We reconceptualised the traditional car park and integrated restaurant, shop, green and ramping market space into its mixed use program.Architecture2013 -
Flagstaff Shopping Centre
PROGRAM: COMMERCIAL
LOCATION: FLAGSTAFF, SOUTH AFRICA
SIZE: 2000m²
An extension to an existing rural shopping centre. The simple cean design serves to contrast the existing structure, whist utilising the existing framework.
The design of the signage was orientated verticallydue to limited space, allowing for easy installation without altering the existing structures. A concrete base was used for longevity. Above is a steel frame with opaque polycarb infill allowing for integrate lighting and an easily printable surface. The signage will become a beacon in the community.Architecture2013 -
Located within Dunkirk Estate, this design maximises the potential of the small site.
It minimises impact on the surrounding environment by reducing cut and fill.
The building opens up to the north and south to maximise natural light and reduce solar heat gain.
All windows on the upper ground floor slide away to promote cross ventilation and promote indoor/outdoor living. The large expanse of Low-E glass captures views into the forest from both levels, whilst maintaining a good thermal performance
The rainwater collected from the 15000 litre harvesting system will be used to flush toilets and irrigate the landscaping. The indigenous green roof not only reduces heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, it also serves to visually integrate the built environment with the natural surrounding vegetation.Architecture2013 -
PROGRAM RESIDENTIAL
LOCATION UMHLANGA, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
SIZE 320m²
Designed simultaneously with Umhlanga House 2, the ‘left over’ space between the houses was maximized to create an expansive lush garden.The Main living spaces face North to take advantage of optimum natural light and views over the garden.
The bedroom spaces on the first floor face east to capture sea views. The timber screens protect the house from direct solar heat gain.Architecture2012 -
PROGRAM RESIDENTIAL
LOCATION UMHLANGA, DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA.
SIZE 310m²
Designed concurrently with House Cheves (page 6) the ‘left over’ space between the houses was maximized to create an expansive lush garden.
The ground floor living spaces are orientated to amplify the collective garden space. The bedrooms above are twisted to focus the view toward a green avenue and the Indian Ocean.Architecture2012 -
This was a proposed design for an urban framework and high performance centre for the Kings Park precinct, Durban.
The urban design used the opportunity of the 2020 Olympics as a means of generating an urban framework for the Kings Park Precinct, which would uplift this area of ‘lost space’ . The primary goal of this urban design was to highlight the uniqueness of the region whilst benefiting the users of the city well beyond the requirements of the Olympic bid.
The architectural design of the HPC focused on creating a healthy / environmentally sustainable environment which would allow the users to maximise their sporting potential. Another important aim was to maintain and preserve the natural ecological balance in the Kings Park precinct, as it is one of Durban’s few remaining green open spaces near the heart of the city.Architecture, Urbanism2011 -
Residential project located located in Salt Rock, South Africa. The design maximises view to the ocean and which is only 20m from the site. The design is a blend modern and weathered beach house design.Architecture, Interior Design, Product Design2011 -
This was a proposed design to regenerate an underutilised and neglected part of the Cape Town city centre by uniting previously separated creative industries.
The primary concept was to analyse contemporary society and formulate an architectural response that liberated rather than confined its inhabitants.
Our society is governed by a rise in technology that has created a media culture of constant change, instantaneous imagery and mass communication.
How can one capture the affects the electronic age has on society and translate these into a building that can communicate with our contemporary media culture?
The design was structured around extensive research into how contemporary society communicates with one another and the built environment.Architecture2012 -
The project called for the renovation to a dilapidated 1980's house.
The client had access to reclaimed steel I beams and timber from an old factory. This was utilised to modernize the building with a clip on structure to the facade of the building.
The original plan was opened up for improved natural light and spatial continuity.Architecture2013 -
The original house was a typical closed plan Parkhurst house built after the 2nd Anglo Boer war and structured around the new British town planning model. The renovation strived to create an open plan house with clean lines and easy living while retaining the integrity of the existing.Architecture2013 -
This work in progress shopping centre is located within a rural area of South Africa
We are looking at changing the perception of 'low-cost' rural centres with practical well thought through spatial planning and construction techniques.Architecture2013 -
The focus of this project was to restore an old 1950's modernist house to its former glory. The original plan was very compartmentalized which was opened up for improve natural light and spatial continuity. Fixtures and materials where utilized to bring the design up to date.Architecture, Interior Design2012