them creating a terraced central park as the
extension to the existing coastal forest. Natural
timber, polished concrete and lush indigenous
planting flow through the spacious terraces as
a juxtaposition to the surrounding landscape.
The design of the residential complex fuses the
symbiosis between architecture and landscape
which defines a sense of place and belonging in
the environment. The development consists of
studio, 1-bed, 2-bed and 3-bed apartments.
Each apartment leads onto a private balcony
from the open-plan kitchen and living area,
embracing the relaxed KZN lifestyle of indoor/
outdoor living. The two principal façades of
the building are designed in response to their
contrasting surroundings whilst incorporating
facebrick as a key natural material threaded
throughout the external design. The West Wing
is more urban and robust in form and the use of
vertical aluminium shading aerofoils respond to
the curvilinear boulevard and the inland views to
the west. The central park and sea facing façade
is more open and lightweight, using generous
balconies, glazed openings, moveable lightweight
aluminium solar screens and glass balustrading
to freely interact with the surrounding landscape.
The architecture on the East Wing elevations
is streamlined, simple and uncluttered, allowing
continuous connection to the coastline views. The
development includes a gym, pool and clubhouse
as well as access to the forest trail in front of the
development which weaves in and out of the
coastal forest terrain. It is simply an integrated
enhancement of the surrounding environment.
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