Location Pinetown, Durban Year 2017 Typology Industrial Status Design Concept Project Summary Located in the industrial heart of Durban, this contemporary chicken distribution centre exemplifies a refined synthesis of form and function. The architecture draws from utilitarian warehouse typologies, yet elevates them through clean, modern lines and a distinctive use of corrugated metal cladding and...
Location La Lucia, Durban Year 2025 Typology Public Realm Status Design Concept Project Summary Set within a lush parkland and framed by a protected nature reserve, this small lifestyle centre is conceived as a social and recreational anchor that dissolves the boundary between architecture, landscape, and water. The project combines a community-focused sports component with...
Location Umhlanga, Durban Year 2019 Typology Healthcare Status Design Concept Project Summary Set within the heart of Umhlanga’s medical precinct, this contemporary Mother and Child Clinic exudes a calm confidence through its sculptural form and refined façade articulation. The architecture is defined by softly curved corners, vertical fin elements, and full-height glazing that together create...
Location La Mercy, Durban Year 2017 Typology Commercial Offices Status Design Concept Project Summary Situated within the strategically driven Dube TradePort precinct in Durban, the KZN Innovation Hub represents a bold architectural statement that fuses progressive design with commercial agility. Dube TradePort was Paton Taylor’s submission as part of a competitive tender process. The building’s...
Location Point Waterfront, Durban Year 2020 Typology Hospitality Status Design Concept Project Summary Poised elegantly along the canal promenade of Point Waterfront, Durban, the Ascot Hotel reinterprets tropical modernism with a bold, contemporary silhouette that captures the vibrancy of its coastal setting. The architectural composition is defined by rectilinear volumes, crisp white façades, and finely...
Location La Lucia, Durban Year 2025 Typology Commercial Offices Status Design Concept Project Summary Set within the rolling terrain of Umhlanga’s business district, this contemporary office building strikes a harmonious balance between bold architectural presence and contextual sensitivity. The structure is defined by its interplay of textured red brick, concrete, and steel, with a delicate...
Location Umhlanga, Durban Year 2023 Typology Commercial Offices Status Design concept Project Summary Nestled within the lush coastal landscape of Umhlanga, Durban, this commercial office building embodies a synthesis of sculptural modernism and environmental responsiveness. The building’s angular massing is softened by a refined material palette—aluminium vertical fins, a translucent perforated metal veil, and expanses...
Location Izinga, South Africa Year 2019 Typology Religious Projects Status Completed Project Summary Located in the heart of Umhlanga, the Izinga Temple is a serene symbol of spiritual refuge. Its clean, modern lines blend harmoniously with the coastal landscape, while large glass panels invite the natural light to infuse the interior with warmth and peace....
Location Pinetown, Durban Year 2021 Typology Industrial Projects Status Completed Project Summary Set along the logistical artery of 17 Wiltshire Road, the Clover Dairy Distribution Centre is a finely tuned response to the high-performance demands of industrial infrastructure while maintaining a refined architectural language. The facility is defined by a robust palette of materials—precast concrete,...
Location La Lucia, Durban Year 2025 Typology Commercial Offices Status Completed Project Summary This commercial office building in La Lucia, Durban, embodies a sleek, contemporary approach to workplace architecture. Defined by bold rectilinear volumes, the form balances solidity and lightness through the interplay of opaque white cladding panels and expansive glazed curtain walls. Vertical slit...
