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6 Leadwood Loop

Mon Aug 28, 2017ResortSouth Africa2017Metropole Architects

6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

6 LEADWOOD LOOP

 Metropole Architects

ARCHITECTS
Metropole Architects

LOCATION
South Africa

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
500.0 m2

PROJECT YEAR
2017

PHOTOGRAPHS
Grant Pitcher

MANUFACTURERS
Miele, Audico, Ken Leiman, Kenny Matthews Pools, Kone, Timber Trends

LANDSCAPE IMPLEMENTATION
Lynch Frog Landscapes

MAIN CONTRACTOR
Sygnatur Projects

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Young and Satharia

TIMBER DETAILING
Timber Trends

KITCHEN, VANITIES AND BUILT IN CUPBOARDS
Ken Leiman

INTERIOR DESIGN
Ann Alderton Bespoke
Feng Shui Consultants: Albert Leroux and Michael Ruthven

6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

Text description provided by architect.

The architecture of 6 Leadwood Loop was designed in accordance with Feng Shui principles. The square geometry of the floor plan is aligned with the cardinal axis. The shape, position and orientation of all the spaces and bodies of water were guided by Feng Shui protocols.

6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

Characteristics like elemental roof forms with large eaves, overhanging upper storey, play of light and shade, screening, flow of spaces including an uninterupted indoor / outdoor flow and lush landscaping are all hallmarks of Tropical Modern architecture.

The house is a layered composition of individually expressed horizontal elements. The offshutter concrete and glass ground floor level is articulated from the timber clad first floor level by means of the cantilevered first floor plate, and the angled cantilevered ground floor terrace projects out over the timber and stone lower floor level.

6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

Subdivisions in the timber doors and windows reinforce the horizontal lines of the architecture. The building culminates in the bold form of the pyramid roof with a two metre overhang, splayed timber eaves brackets and T&G eaves closer.

The site offers exceptional panaramic sea views from the north east through to the south east. The rim flow swimming pool with a natural stone waterfall feature and sundeck have been placed on the north side of the house, enjoying warm sunlight throughout the day, but at the same time being significantly shielded from the prevailing winds coming off the ocean.

6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

An al fresco sitting area and shallow reflective pond adorn the east facing terrace, providing a tranquil area to linger and enjoy the natural splendour of the Indian Ocean.

The double volume space positioned centrally at the heart of the home acts as a hub that the other spaces radiate out from.

6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

The large open plan main bedroom suite integrates a luxurious lounge and an open plan ensuite bathroom and dressing area into one seamless space.

Expansive sliding doors and windows along the east and south edges of this space open up to take full advantage of the sea views.

6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
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6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher
6 Leadwood Loop
© Grant Pitcher

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Site Plan
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Lowest Floor Plan
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Ground Floor Plan
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1st Floor Plan

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