YNE House, Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate Villa, Luxury Property, Architecture Photos
YNE House in Kwazulu Natal
Luxury Real Estate Development in South Africa – design by Metropole Architects
26 Sep 2019
YNE House
Design: Metropole Architects
Location: Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate, KwaZulu Natal, North Coast, South Africa

The YNE House is situated in the prestigious Zimbali Coastal Forest resort 45 minutes north of Durban, located on the east coast of South Africa, this three level structure is home to a young family of four.

With the architecture being subject to stringent estate design guidelines, dictating traditional roof forms, the design sought to create a vision that was in harmony with the neighbouring properties yet represented the individual taste and aspirations of the new home owner and desire for a progressive and dynamic architectural aesthetic.
Further considerations such as views, orientation, privacy and the prevailing sub tropical climate contributed to the detailing and overall finished product.

On approaching the home up the slightly inclined site, the structure looms large overhead as a series of daring cantilevers and flying beams on three levels commanding one’s attention. At closer inspection, an exoskeleton comprising of aluminium screens and concrete elements is set proud of the building and veils the large glass façades of the home.

This transparent outer skin layers the visual transition experience between inside and out, and...