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Villa Suluwilo

VILLA SULUWILO

COA

Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott

ARCHITECTS
COA

PHOTOGRAPHS
Chris Coldicott

AREA
550.0 m2

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Palma, Mozambique

CATEGORY
Houses

Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott

Text description provided by architect.

The use of simple linear plan forms, broken up into pavilions to accommodate the natural vegetation and site features dominate the layout.

While the living courtyards, solid clay wall elements, open air bathrooms, “cooling” planted water features, connecting walkways, daybeds etc all have strong similarities to the Traditional Villa, it is the more creative ‘organic’ roof and the utilization of the roof space that is the essential difference in the design.

Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott

The roof lines were inspired both by the organic shell forms of the marine environment but also by the ubiquitous dhow sails seen all over the Quirimbas on the local fishing vessels.

Such a roof was seen to introduce more interest and uniqueness and will be very responsive to cooling from the prevailing winds.

Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott

The interlocking forms of the roofs provide additional shading on the north sides of the gables, and the sloping angle of the ridge line aids with passive cooling by allowing the warmer air to move along the ridge line and out of the gables.

The large ceiling space created by the 45-60 degree pitches are used for the Master Bedroom and Private study, both of which have elevated views of the sea while an upper level in the tower is bridged to the master suite forming a generous private bathroom.

Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott

It is proposed that certain portions of the second interlocking roof form shaded screens in order to create a variation in the possible shading opportunities within the dwelling.

Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott


Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott
Villa Suluwilo
© Chris Coldicott


Villa Suluwilo
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Villa Suluwilo
3D Plan


Villa Suluwilo
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Villa Suluwilo
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Villa Suluwilo
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Villa Suluwilo
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Villa Suluwilo
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