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Kwa Mashu, Durban
Residential
2023
The vision is for a house to provide retreat yet remain connected to the urban context.
The front and back yards are formalized into functional outdoor spaces, providing the house with a direct link to nature, shaded seating, and braai areas.
The existing structure is carefully demolished and repurposed into new building material to be used in the construction of garden and interior elements.
Residential
2023
The vision is for a house to provide retreat yet remain connected to the urban context.
The front and back yards are formalized into functional outdoor spaces, providing the house with a direct link to nature, shaded seating, and braai areas.
The existing structure is carefully demolished and repurposed into new building material to be used in the construction of garden and interior elements.
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Bryanston, Johannesburg
Residential
2022
Additions and alterations to existing two bedroom townhouse in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
We improved natural light and the general flow of the layout
by remodelling the kitchen and living space.
We opened up the floor plan by demolishing parts of a kitchen wall, better flowing plan and improved lighting are achieved.
We opened up the floor plan by demolishing parts of a kitchen wall, better flowing plan and improved lighting are achieved.
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Musgrave, Berea
Durban
Residential
2018
Harrogate Hall is an apartment renovation project located in Essenwood, Durban. The duplex occupies the top two floors of a typical three-storey Berea building.
We were commissioned to find architectural solutions to increase and/or improve on the existing living space to allow the owner to take advantage of the year round sunshine entertain better.
We considered three options:
1. Extend existing balcony
2. Create new rooftop terrace atop existing roof
3. Improve layout of current living space
Durban
Residential
2018
Harrogate Hall is an apartment renovation project located in Essenwood, Durban. The duplex occupies the top two floors of a typical three-storey Berea building.
We were commissioned to find architectural solutions to increase and/or improve on the existing living space to allow the owner to take advantage of the year round sunshine entertain better.
We considered three options:
1. Extend existing balcony
2. Create new rooftop terrace atop existing roof
3. Improve layout of current living space
Although seemilngly straight forward, the strategy to extend the existing balcony would prove to be a nightmare because it only room for extension is on top of somebody else’s roof (the apartment below).
The solution was thus to open the plan by demolishing portions of the kitchen wall, allowing for a centre island which doubles as additional dining space.
A new terrace on the roof level unlocks magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, overlooking the magnificent Durban skyline. The space is made complete with an outdoor lounge and braai area.
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Birch Acres, Kempton Park
Johannesburg
Residential
2018
Home Renovation for growing family, requiring larger and more functional spaces to suite their ever evolving needs and serve as a tranquil escape from the city.
Johannesburg
Residential
2018
Home Renovation for growing family, requiring larger and more functional spaces to suite their ever evolving needs and serve as a tranquil escape from the city.
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Southmead, Pinetown
Durban
Hospitality
2018
Restaurant - A study on moveable, modular spaces.
Recycled metal and timber from the surrounding industrial area and used shipping containers are repurposed to create a restaurant in the steep forested slopes of the Paradise Valley.
Durban
Hospitality
2018
Restaurant - A study on moveable, modular spaces.
Recycled metal and timber from the surrounding industrial area and used shipping containers are repurposed to create a restaurant in the steep forested slopes of the Paradise Valley.
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Umhlanga Rocks
Durban
Shop
2019
Cafe concept to uplift a dark and underutilized hotel lobby at the Cabanas Beach Resort in Umhlanga
We were asked to develop a concept and space plan in order to articulate a business idea and bring the proposal to life. The proposal: a new coffee shop within an existing and operational resort hotel lobby.
Durban
Shop
2019
Cafe concept to uplift a dark and underutilized hotel lobby at the Cabanas Beach Resort in Umhlanga
We were asked to develop a concept and space plan in order to articulate a business idea and bring the proposal to life. The proposal: a new coffee shop within an existing and operational resort hotel lobby.
The concept helped to affirm that exact requirements of the business are indeed feasible within the existing parameters.