Fuchsia House, KZN Residence, Simbithi Eco Estate Villa, Luxury Property, Architecture Photos
Fuchsia House in Kwazulu Natal
Luxury Real Estate Development in South Africa – design by Metropole Architects
9 Sep 2019
Fuchsia House
Design: Metropole Architects
Location: Simbithi Eco Estate, KwaZulu Natal, North Coast, South Africa

Fuchsia House was designed for a recently retired couple with a large close knit extended family.

Located on the east coast of South Africa, on a modest lot within a gated golfing estate, this spacious home graciously asserts itself on the gently sloping square shaped site in a way that the allowable build area is maximized and all the specific living requirements are included.

Architecturally the home takes on a contemporary feel with simple forms and a palette of light materials.
The arrival point is a spacious double volume three sided courtyard area with access to 4 garages and guest parking.

The front entrance door directly off the courtyard opens onto a 180 degree unobstructed view over the swimming pool, towards the golf course fairway in the foreground and sporadic distant sea views.

The double volume dining and lounge area is flanked by an open plan kitchen and scullery/laundry to one side and guest accommodation to the other. Ascending the suspended staircase to the private suites on the upper floor, the journey enjoys the experience of an ever evolving pattern of thin shadow lines projected by the double volume aluminium sc...