Umhlanga One for Coastal Living by Kevin Lloyd Architects

Date of Publishing: December 21, 2024

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Architecture Design of Umhlanga One House

Description About The Project

Umhlanga One House by Kevin Lloyd Architects perched on a sloping double site in Umhlanga, artfully blends privacy, openness, and breathtaking coastal views. Facing east, the home enjoys distant vistas of the Indian Ocean and lush coastal forests, while its design thoughtfully adapts to the challenging topography.

Accessed via a cul-de-sac at the rear, the house descends the slope through a series of terraced blocks, unified by a bold vertical spine of dark textured plaster. Between these blocks, lush gardens, decks, and a sparkling pool seamlessly extend the living areas, creating a harmonious indoor-outdoor flow. Beneath the main living spaces, the basement houses parking, service areas, and a private cinema room.

This architectural masterpiece balances introverted and extroverted spaces, optimizing the site’s potential for sunlight, climate adaptability, privacy, and individual expression. The result is a dynamic yet serene home that celebrates its unique setting.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: Umhlanga One House
Location: Umhlanga, South Africa
Project Year: 2019
Designed by: Kevin Lloyd Architects

Umhlanga One for Coastal Living by Kevin Lloyd Architects — Prime location: East-facing site with stunning views of the Indian Ocean and coastal forests.

Seamless indoor-outdoor flow: Gardens, decks, and a pool connect effortlessly to living spaces.

The Umhlanga One House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: House sits on a sloping double site, facing east with distant views of the Indian Ocean and the coastal forest. The site access is narrow, from a cul de sac at the rear on a higher level. with a large accommodation brief the house steps down the site in a series of terraced blocks and held together by the circulation spine expressed externally in a dark painted textured plaster vertical thick wall.

Photo credit: | Source: Kevin Lloyd Architects

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 33 Winston Rd, Kloof, 3610, South Africa
– Tel: +27 83 283 0928
– Email: kevin@kevinlloydarchitects.co.za