Tinderwood

Tinderwood is located on a gentle hilltop that overlooks the Indian Ocean, in Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate, Ballito, South Africa.

Grant Pitcher Photography

Architect:

Building contractor: Engineer: Quantity surveyor: Interiors: Kitchen & built-in cupboards: Landscaping: Pool & reflective pond: Sound & automation: Security: Skylight, doors & windows: Glass works & aluminium: Shopfitting: Specialist nature stone counter: Sauna: Marble floor tiles: Under-floor heating: Lighting supplier: Sanitaryware:

Metropole Architects Design Architect – Nigel Tarboton Project Architects – Tyrone Reardon & Frans Marx Crest Developers Davies Lister James Engineers HiRise Consulting Metropole Architects Blu_line Kitchens Lynch Frog Landscapes Poolwise Audico Audico Atlantic Glass Works & Aluminium Shikar Shalom Interiors Afrigran Earlco Electrical Real Natural Stones Speedheat Conbinlight Classic Trading

This bespoke world-class home showcases a tastefully envisioned contemporary design whilst harmoniously integrating with its beautiful surroundings.

This sentiment and objective flows seamlessly into a precedent for the interior design process which aimed at achieving a home that epitomised a luxurious global boutique style of living.

Approaching the entrance to the home, a double volume stell and timber louvre screen framed by a monolithic travertine marble clad element, encase a shallow water feature. This arrangement functions as a transparent veil that controls the aggressive afternoon sunlight that bears down on the building from the west, protecting a sheer 5-metre high wall of glass, and transitioning your arrival from the hard surfaced parking court to the cool and luxurious tones of the interior and sea view beyond.

A gallery-type double volume entrance characterised by a sculptural staircase, walnut cladding and striking artwork, combine to intentionally create a boutique hotel type atmosphere.

Luxurious contemporary spaces with mid-century modern influence

The vision for the interior was to create luxurious contemporary spaces with a mid-century modern influence. The palette of materials and finishes including marble floors, backlit onyx features, walnut cladding, brass inlays and antique mirrors give the home a timeless appeal.

Great attention to detail was given to the design of both the architectural and feature lighting, in terms of the placement and selection of the fittings. At night, the lighting shows off all the interior features, materials and focal points, and transforms the entire home into a delight for the senses.

Several carefully considered pieces of art and sculpture have been located throughout the home, testament to the owners love and appreciation of art. These selected pieces enrich the experience of the already lovingly crafted spaces, adding a layer of visual interest and complexity.

World-class in every respect

Conceptually the main bedroom suite was treated as a presidential hotel suite would be in a upmarket luxury hotel. It includes a private lounge and office as well as a sauna beyond the obligatory full en-suite bathroom and his and hers walk-in dressing room. The entire front façade of the suite opens up onto a furnished roof terrace with panoramic sea views beyond.

Execution and implementation of both the exterior and interior interventions is of the highest order, and consequently the finished product is breath-taking and world class in every respect. ■