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Zimbali Estate, Ballito, South Africa
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Desai House
Zimbali Estate, Ballito, South Africa
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.
One of the requirements detailed in the client's brief was the inclusion of a lap
pool for swim training. The pool was positioned with 15 metres running along the
northern side of the ground floor layout, and returning around the covered
entertainment area on the eastern side for another 8 metres, and terminating with
a glass panel into the entrance hall.
The layout of the ground floor living spaces was executed as a open-able “glass
box” on the northern and eastern elevations, with the more “solid” spaces situated
on the western and southern sides. The motivation for this was to take advantage
of the natural light and views on offer, and well as the indoor/outdoor flow with
the pool and covered entertainment spaces.
The concrete roof element over the entrance hall and covered entertainment space
continues as an extensive concrete cantilever and timber pergola over the
swimming pool. This element scales the building visually by controlling the
vertical proportions, as well as creating a sense of drama and excitement, which
can be experienced in a number of different ways when moving through the home
and visiting the various spaces. The finish to the underside of this element is a
Birch ply timber ceiling, with the intention being to “cocoon” the covered
patio space with a warm, golden material.
Circulation between the three levels of the home happens within a staggered
double volume entrance hall, with filtered high level glazing and a picture
window that frames a view of the natural coastal forest beyond.
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.
One of the requirements detailed in the client's brief was the inclusion of a lap
pool for swim training. The pool was positioned with 15 metres running along the
northern side of the ground floor layout, and returning around the covered
entertainment area on the eastern side for another 8 metres, and terminating with
a glass panel into the entrance hall.
The layout of the ground floor living spaces was executed as a open-able “glass
box” on the northern and eastern elevations, with the more “solid” spaces situated
on the western and southern sides. The motivation for this was to take advantage
of the natural light and views on offer, and well as the indoor/outdoor flow with
the pool and covered entertainment spaces.
The concrete roof element over the entrance hall and covered entertainment space
continues as an extensive concrete cantilever and timber pergola over the
swimming pool. This element scales the building visually by controlling the
vertical proportions, as well as creating a sense of drama and excitement, which
can be experienced in a number of different ways when moving through the home
and visiting the various spaces. The finish to the underside of this element is a
Birch ply timber ceiling, with the intention being to “cocoon” the covered
patio space with a warm, golden material.
Circulation between the three levels of the home happens within a staggered
double volume entrance hall, with filtered high level glazing and a picture
window that frames a view of the natural coastal forest beyond.
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