Location
Durban North, Durban
Year
2024
Typology
Residential Projects
Status
Design concept
Durban North / Durban
House H
Project Summary
Nestled into the lush subtropical slopes of Durban North, this bespoke residence blends modern tropical architecture with contextual sensitivity and refined material expression. The home is composed of interlocking pavilions defined by crisp white plastered volumes, natural timber screens, and a charcoal metal roof that responds both aesthetically and functionally to the coastal climate. Elevated above a verdant garden and sculpted landscape, the design negotiates the steep terrain with a split-level organization, placing service spaces and a garage below while elevating living areas to capture views and light.
Timber louvres and deep overhangs provide passive solar control, while large sliding doors dissolve the threshold between interior and exterior, allowing the home to breathe with the seasons. A central courtyard anchors the plan, offering a private outdoor retreat and seamless visual flow. Rich in texture and botanical integration, the house is at once rooted in place and elegantly contemporary—an idealized tropical retreat attuned to its Durban context.
