The Reserve House

Dolphin Coast, South Africa

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The Reserve House

Dolphin Coast, South Africa

Firm

Metropole Architects

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2016

SIZE

5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft

BUDGET

$1M - 5M

With the site facilitating a wide ocean frontage, the design was able to respond with a "Wingspread" type architecture that appears to float over the indigenous dune vegetation, taking full advantage of the panoramic beach and sea views.

The Reserve house is a fusion of Tropical Modern Architecture with a number of bold Futurist elements, including a 4.3m high angled offshutter concrete wall that penetrates through the entrance hall, a splayed "T" shaped feature concrete column that supports a significant cantilevered top storey, and upswept cantilever pools that project out towards the ocean, which all combine to evoke the impression of movement.

The vibrant and eclectic interior spaces exhibit a rich and high-energy fusion of Mid-Century Modern and Industrial design styles that complement the architecture.

project details:

Architects: Metropole Architects
Main Contractor: Greg Frizelle – Frizelle Contracting
Structural Engineers: Davies Lister-James Engineers
Timber Detailing: Timber Trends
Landscape Implementation: Tongaat Plants
Photographer: Grant Pitcher

Site Area: 1741sqm (18 740sqft)

Bulk of house: 650sqm (6997sqft)

The site was a green field site prior to commencement of the project.