THE REST NATURE ESTATE PHASE 2 ALBIZIA CLUSTER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

THE REST NATURE ESTATE PHASE 2 ALBIZIA CLUSTER HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

ARCA Unlimited is a mul disciplinary South African design firm. Our exper se includes architecture, interior design, brandspace, object design, project management and procurement services. about arca unlimited We have been delivering inspiring solu ons throughout Africa since 1995. ARCA Unlimited is structured to be adaptable and flexible to meet the needs of diverse clients and projects of any scale. Our team of professional architects, interior architects, interior designers, technologists and project managers represent the best talent available. To ensure consistency of performance and a en on to detail, each project is led by an individual responsible for managing all aspects involved and overseen by a director.

ARCA Unlimited has been integral to the establishment and development of The Rest Nature Estate. The firm assisted with the masterplanning and designed the estate infrastructure. Buildings completed include the school, gatehouse, sales office and show houses and also several private residences. As head of the Architectural Review Commi ee, ARCA Unlimited developed the estate s architectural guidelines and is responsible for plan evalua ons and approvals. In keeping with the unique local character of the natural surroundings, the architectural theme of The Rest Nature Estate is derived from a contemporary mix of local vernacular styles. arca unlimited and the rest nature estate The guidelines make the most of a proudly South African theme and u lise local natural materials that are in harmony with the surroundings. Clichéd foreign styles are discouraged. Although the guidelines seek architectural conformity, allowance is made for diversity and crea vity in the design of individual dream homes.

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CARPORT Not Enclosed YARD 7 m² GARAGE 17 m² SCULLERY 7 m² WC 4 m² DRESSING ROOM 6 m² STREET KITCHEN 13 m² MAIN LIVING AREA 35 m² BEDROOM 12 m² shaded pavilion - 2 bedroom single storey MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² MAIN BEDROOM 16 m² AREA: 156 m²

CARPORT 18 m² GARAGE 17 m² SCULLERY 6 m² WC 2 m² BATHROOM 2 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² CIRCULATION 7 m² STREET KITCHEN 11 m² BEDROOM 1 12 m² BEDROOM 2 11 m² MAIN BEDROOM 15 m² MAIN LIVING AREA 35 m² PATIO 18 m² shaded pavilion - 3 bedroom single storey AREA: 174 m²

CARPORT 18 m² GARAGE 17 m² KITCHEN & SCULLERY 15 m² WC 4 m² HALLWAY 6 m² STREET MAIN LIVING ROOM 36 m² COVERED PATIO 21 m² BEDROOM 1 14 m² MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² WC 4 m² CIRCULATION 10 m² MAIN BEDROOM 19 m² BEDROOM 2 13 m² BALCONY shaded pavilion - 3 bedroom double storey AREA: 203m²

CARPORT 18 m² GARAGE 17 m² KITCHEN & SCULLERY 15 m² BATHROOM 4 m² CIRCULATION 6 m² STREET MAIN LIVING AREA 36 m² PATIO 22 m² BEDROOM 1 14 m² MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² BATHROOM 4 m² CIRCULATION 10 m² MAIN BEDROOM 19 m² shaded pavilion - 3 bedroom double storey with study BEDROOM 2 13 m² STUDY 7 m² AREA: 211m²

CARPORT 18 m² GARAGE 17 m² SCULLERY 7 m² BATHROOM 4 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² STREET KITCHEN 13 m² BEDROOM 1 12 m² MAIN BEDROOM 16 m² MAIN LIVING AREA 35 m² PATIO 18 m² modern rus c pavilion - 2 bedroom single storey AREA: 156 m²

CARPORT 18 m² GARAGE 17 m² SCULLERY 6 m² WC 2 m² BATHROOM 2 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² MIAN BATHROOM 7 m² CIRCULATION 7 m² STREET KITCHEN 11 m² MAIN LIVING AREA 35 m² modern rus c pavilion - 3 bedroom single storey BEDROOM 1 12 m² BEDROOM 2 11 m² MAIN BEDROOM 15 m² PATIO 18 m² AREA: 174m²

CARPORT 18 m² GARAGE 17 m² KITCHEN & SCULLERY 15 m² WC 4 m² CIRCULATION 6 m² STREET MAIN LIVING AREA 36 m² PATIO 22 m² BEDROOM 1 14 m² MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² BATHROOM 4 m² CIRCULATION 10 m² MAIN BEDROOM 19 m² BEDROOM 2 13 m² modern rus c pavilion - 3 bedroom double storey AREA: 203m²

CARPORT 18 m² STREET GARAGE PATIO 22 m² 17 m² KITCHEN & SCULLERY 15 m² BATHROOM 4 m² CIRCULATION 6 m² MAIN LIVING AREA 36 m² BEDROOM 1 14 m² MAIN BATHROOM 7 m² WALK IN CLOSET 6 m² BATHROOM 4 m² CIRCULATION 10 m² MAIN BEDROOM 19 m² BEDROOM 2 13 m² STUDY 7 m² modern rus c pavilion - 3 bedroom double storey with study AREA: 211 m²

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The client commissioned ARCA Unlimited to design their family home in Southdowns Estate. The design had to take advantage of the beau ful surrounds, whilst providing privacy from public spaces. Solid southern- and western street boundaries with perforated aluminium screens provide privacy while allowing filtered natural light into the house. A visual axis extends through the front door and entrance gallery and penetrates this privacy barrier. It links to a formal landscaped courtyard and the views beyond. A deck and seamless floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors create the threshold between inside and out. The concept of seamless transi on is carried through to detailing: the simplest possible transi on between different building materials is u lised. Living and bedroom spaces are orientated inward around the internal courtyard. Rhythmic progressing of propor ons with honest expression of structure and materials help to orientate the user and make the architecture more intelligible. house gouws - southdowns estate

For this three-bedroom house in the Southdowns Estate, ARCA Unlimited was appointed to design a home with bedrooms that boast private outdoor spaces and living areas that live out onto the adjacent farm fields. The design incorporates a courtyard concept to maximise privacy and use of available erf capacity. The house is expressed as three linear, north-facing, solid masses linked by a central, transparent passageway, which forms a visual focus point onto the pool and the farm fields beyond. Rooms, with outdoor extensions that facilitate both northern sunlight and natural ven la on, live out onto two secure and private courtyards. Central courtyards are connected to the living and entertainment areas, which spill out onto the farm fields. The free flow of spaces into one another and in and out of nature is a highlight of the house. house steynberg - southdowns estate

Southdowns Estate is situated within agricultural pastures that reflect the area s legacy of dairy farming. The client requested a design with a contemporary interpreta on that is s ll grounded in this heritage. House van Der Post reflects the heritage of the area in a contemporary context and encourages dialogue with its natural se ng. The house is designed to be seen as three barnlike structures; one is separate, housing a garage and flat, the others are linked by a spine with skylights. A simple design philosophy results in architecture that enhances a sense of place. In contrast to off-shu er concrete, tradi onal vernacular elements are recalled through the use of red face brick and stone cladding excavated on site. Smooth plaster, aluminium and steel balance these robust materials. The garden is characterised by gentle terraces that complement the contemporary iden ty of the house and promote the integra on of interior and exterior. house van der post - southdowns estate

The client challenged ARCA Unlimited to give his exis ng three-bedroom house in Southdowns an overhaul using as li le construc on as possible - to give the house, in the client s own words, Botox, not plas c surgery. A less is more philosophy is central to this refurbishment. Living spaces are opened up to spill out onto the green zone in front of the house. The strategic demoli on of carefully selected areas, such as, the fireplace, original kitchen, and room openings, coupled with the inser on of big stacking doors, make spaces appear larger and lighter. Downplaying the red Irene stone on the exterior gives the house a more elegant, simple look. Pergola structures integrate outdoor and indoor spaces; a connec on that is for fied through the incorpora on of landscaping elements. house pharoah addi ons - southdowns estate

ARCA Unlimited was commissioned to design a modern home for a family of four in the Southdowns Estate. It was important to emphasise the private nature of the family by changing the design approach to shared and private spaces in the home. As a split-level house on a sloping site, the house is divided, by a hierarchy of space, into three dis nct levels. Public entrances to the house are situated on the middle level, which has limited openings as it func ons as the barrier with the road. The front door is accessible from a small private courtyard on this level. The lower level consists of the family bedroom space. The upper level is designed as a light, white, floa ng modern barn element. It opens up to the view yet feels enclosed enough to ensure that the family does not feel exposed. house klennert - southdowns estate

The design for this development was informed by its site: it has a steep eastern slope and views to the east; it needs to be subdivided in future to accommodate three addi onal luxury homes; and the views of houses to the west had to be respected. The site is terraced to create a podium that allows views over the future proposed homes and situates it lower than houses to the west. To further ensure the best views for all, proper es are staggered down the slope and flat roofs minimise their height. The entrance foyer is defined by a minimalis c courtyard, which cleanses the palate before the user is presented with extensive views from the living spaces. The eastern façade is a simple repe on of floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall sliding doors that frame the interior spaces. This results in completely unrestricted views and a connec on to the outside. The house reads as a light, transparent glass box nestled in tree canopies. abraham residence - johannesburg