The Grey House

Salt Rock, Dolphin Coast, South Africa

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The Grey House

Salt Rock, Dolphin Coast, South Africa

Firm

Type

Residential › Private House

YEAR

2008

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

BUDGET

$1M - 5M

This bold beach house is inspired by the Palm Beach homes of Paul Rudolph, and the interwoven circulation patterns preferred by Andrea Palladio in villas such as the Villa Rotunda, which was designed for spectacle and command over the landscape, as much as everyday living. The deep verandahs ameliorate the harsh sunlight and heat, without the need for excessive air conditioning. Retractable timber screens shelter from the prevailing winds.