Architect and Builder October 2016 | Page 19

CORAL POINT, SIBAYA FWJK has launched and sold out its new residential development at Sibaya, Tongaat Hulett Development's new coastal resort just above Umdloti. Coral Point is a 152 apartment development with a basement which connects the two residential buildings. Nicole Richards, a director of FWJK Architecture, outlined her vision for this new lifestyle living experience which had to respond to the principal design generator of the project in achieving uninterrupted sea views for the majority of the apartments. This informed the overall massing and form of the buildings. The cluster of buildings together define a whole whose elements relate to the characteristics of the surrounding landscape, creating a central park as the extension to the existing coastal forest. The design of the residential complex seeks the symbiosis between architecture and landscape which defines a sense of place and belonging in the environment. The two principal façades of the building are designed differently; the one facing the street is more urban and robust in form, responding to The Boulevard and the inland views, whilst the central park and sea facing facade is more open and lightweight, using generous balconies and glazed openings to connect to the surrounding context. The architecture on the sea facing elevations is streamlined, simple and uncluttered, allowing continuous connection to the coastline views. The development includes a gym, crèche, pool and clubhouse as well as access to the 7km boardwalk in front of the development which weaves in and out of the coastal forest terrain. Construction commences in January 2017. Developers: FWJK Developments Architects: FWJK Architecture Project Managers: FWJK Project Management Quantity Surveyors: FWJK Quantity Surveyors Structural Engineers: NJV Consulting Electrical Engineers: DBA Electrical Consulting Engineers Wet Services & Fire Engineers: Redline Consulting Engineers Main Contractor: Grinaker-LTA Rollerstyle Project Watch 17