Feng Shui is not something I know alot about, but when I was commissioned to showcase this residence for Metropole Architects, I was told that the home was primarily designed around the principles of Feng Shui and the positioning of the structure on the site was determined by these guidelines. Feng shui is a Chinese metaphysical and quasi-philosophical system that seeks to … [Read more...]
Amazing Wild Fig
August 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
To photograph the home that is owned by a director of one of the companies that I have had the pleasure of being involved with marketing their work for many years, it is extra special to showcase their home and show it in its true beauty. Enjoy the showcase below. … [Read more...]
North Coast Jewel
June 15, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Recently I was requested to showcase a new listing for The Beach House Letting Co. The owner of the company mentioned to me that I should allow a bit of extra time for this location as it was rather special! Well this property certainly did not disappoint and I enjoyed every moment of the breathtaking beach house! One arrives to a fairly understated entrance and then from the … [Read more...]
TLV House, Israel
May 30, 2017 by Leave a Comment
TLV House is situated just outside Tel Aviv in Israel and for me this project realized a career-long goal in being commissioned to showcase architecture in another continent. The residence is designed by world-renowned architects, Metropole Architects and the design brings a bold, modern look to the Tel Aviv residential landscape. The site is an elongated, rectangular plot … [Read more...]
The Wooden Men
May 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
It is always more special to showcase an interiors project when there is an added interest in quirky artwork or décor that features in an interior solution. This was so true for a showcase of the interior design work of Union 3 in a project that contained wooden men! One doing high jump over the balustrade in the lounge as you enter the home and the other deep in thought as he … [Read more...]
Zimbali Living
February 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
"Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and constructing space that reflects functional, social and aesthetic considerations." - Habitat Magazine. This is none more true than for this magnificent home within a complex of homes in the estate that epitomizes Zimbali living built by Extra Dimensions Property Group. With sea views from the bedrooms on … [Read more...]
Umdloti Beach House
February 12, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A few weeks ago I was commissioned to showcase another wonderful design by Metropole Architects. This location had the usual majestic cantilevers and floating planes we've come to expect from this amazing architectural firm but, due to it not being within a residential estate, the design boundaries of the architecture were pushed to the limits and the sophisticated result was … [Read more...]
Art Meets Structural Beauty
July 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment
My first commission on this wonderful home was by the an iron art sculpture artist, Brendon Edwards, who requested that I showcase 2 iron showpiece structures on either side of the entrance to this home. This was prior to the home being complete so the builders were still completing the final touches at this point in the project timeline. It was on this initial visit that I was … [Read more...]
The Reserve House
June 6, 2016 by 1 Comment
Metropole Architects are hands down my favourite architect to feature via my high impact architectural photography that I capture on a daily basis. Their projects always excite me immensely and there is normally such variety to capture. None can be more true than for the Reserve House in Ballito, situated right on the edge of the natural bush dividing the sea from the land. The … [Read more...]
The Gorgeous Green House
June 17, 2015 by 5 Comments
This home in a prime Durban suburb is the epitome of 'green living'. And it's intended to be that way. The owners are passionate about the environment and deeply concerned about the health of all living systems. Thus their brief to the architect, Sagnelli Associate Architects, as well as all concerned on this project, was to deliver on aspects like vertical gardens, roof … [Read more...]