PROJECT 1733
This design was strongly guided by the constraints of the site, and much of the early process centred around a detailed analysis of the residence and its setting. The unusual shape of the property, combined with its specific orientation and surrounding conditions, required a sensitive and intelligent response. Rather than forcing a solution, we allowed the complexities of the site to inform the placement, flow and character of the home, resulting in a design that works with the land rather than against it.
The play between the building’s organic curves on the ground floor and the cantilevered geometric forms of the first floor became the defining expression of the architectural language. This contrast creates movement, lightness and a sense of crafted precision, bringing an elegant balance to the overall composition. It is a blend we describe as boutique — contemporary yet refined, expressive yet controlled, and tailored to both the site and the lifestyle of its owners.
PROJECT DETAILS:
Client – Kwinana Family Trust
Completion date – November 2021
Project type – Private residential / Design phase
LOCATION
Olivewood Wildlife Estate, Eastern Cape
Olivewood Estate, located just outside East London, is a secure lifestyle estate set within rolling hills, natural wetlands and the lush coastal landscape of the Eastern Cape. Centred around a picturesque golf course and complemented by a mix of residential villages, hotel facilities and outdoor amenities, the estate offers a calm and refined way of living. With abundant birdlife, walking trails and views that shift beautifully with the seasons, Olivewood blends country tranquillity with modern convenience, making it a sought after destination for families, retirees and those seeking space, nature and a strong sense of community.