A glimpse of the house's structure.

Architect: Metropole Architects
Design Architect: Nigel Tarboton
Project Architects: Tyrone Reardon & Frans Marx
Building Contractor: Crest Developers – John/Clayton
Engineer: Davies Lister James Engineers – Grant
Quantity Surveyor: HiRise Consulting – Marc
Interiors: Metropole Architects
Kitchen and dressing room built-in cupboards: Blu_line
Kitchens: Rayno
Landscaping: Lynch Frog Landscapes – Byron
Pool and reflective pond: Poolwise – Marcel
Sound + automation: Audico – Kenny
Security: Audico – Kenny
Skylight, doors and windows, glass balustrades: Atlantic
Glass Works & Aluminium: Shikar 
Shopfitting: Shalom Interiors – Krineshan 
Specialist natural stone countertops and wall cladding: Afrigran – Manuela
Sauna: Earlco Electrical – Lillian
Marble floor tiles: Real Natural Stones – Hassan
Under-floor heating: Speedheat – Des
Lighting supplier: Cobinlight – Guy
Sanitaryware supplier: Classic Trading – Ismail
Photographer: Grant Pitcher Photography

About Studio

Metropole Architects aims to generate a design that stakes out new territory and explores ideas that are intuitive, inventive, exuberant, and daring. Enthused by visionary architects like John Lautner and Santiago Calatrava, we aspire to create iconic and progressive architectural wonders that capture our collective imagination.

As creatives, we are inspired by the energy of the city as it unceasingly moves, radiates, and evolves like a vast living organism. We strive to use each opportunity presented to us to have a positive effect on the macro and local context. Participating in the collective process of improving the built environment is a highly valued honor.

This custom-built residence of the highest caliber has a beautifully envisioned contemporary design while seamlessly blending with its lovely surroundings.
This custom-built residence of the highest caliber has a beautifully envisioned contemporary design while seamlessly blending with its lovely surroundings.
This attitude and goal flow naturally into a precedent for the interior design procedure
This attitude and goal flow naturally into a precedent for the interior design procedure.
A residence that aspired to achieve a residence that perfectly embodied an opulent, cosmopolitan boutique way of living.
A residence that aspired to achieve a residence that perfectly embodied an opulent, cosmopolitan boutique way of living.
A shallow water feature is enclosed as you approach the front door.
A shallow water feature is enclosed as you approach the front door.
A double volume steel and timber louvre screen that is framed by a monolithic travertine marble coated piece.
A double-volume steel and timber louver screen that is framed by a monolithic travertine marble-coated piece.
A gallery-style double volume entrance with a sculptural staircase, walnut paneling, and eye-catching art come together to purposefully create a boutique hotel-style ambiance.
A gallery-style double-volume entrance with a sculptural staircase, walnut paneling, and eye-catching art come together to purposefully create a boutique hotel-style ambiance.
The goal in designing the inside was to create opulent, modern areas with a midcentury flavor.
The goal in designing the inside was to create opulent, modern areas with a midcentury flavor.
The residence has a timeless charm because to the variety of materials and finishes used, such as the backlit onyx accents, walnut cladding, brass inlays, and antique mirrors.
The residence has a timeless charm because of the variety of materials and finishes used, such as the backlit onyx accents, walnut cladding, brass inlays, and antique mirrors.
Both the architectural and feature lighting were designed with great attention to detail.
Both the architectural and feature lighting were designed with great attention to detail.
 
In terms of fixture placement and choice, the interior is excellent.
In terms of fixture placement and choice, the interior is excellent.
The eating area is roomy, exquisitely constructed, and furnished with top-notch amenities and features.
The eating area is roomy, exquisitely constructed, and furnished with top-notch amenities and features.
A magnificent home delivers a sense of grandeur and elegance thanks to its cutting-edge appliances and sumptuous finishes.
A magnificent home delivers a sense of grandeur and elegance thanks to its cutting-edge appliances and sumptuous finishes.
Every square inch of the room has been meticulously designed to evoke an air of richness with carefully selected furnishings, including a gourmet kitchen.
Every square inch of the room has been meticulously designed to evoke an air of richness with carefully selected furnishings, including a gourmet kitchen.
The owners' love and appreciation for art is evident throughout the house in the placement of numerous tastefully chosen works of sculpture and art.
The owners’ love and appreciation for art are evident throughout the house in the placement of numerous tastefully chosen works of sculpture and art.
These carefully chosen items enhance the already meticulously created settings by adding a level of intricacy and aesthetic intrigue.
These carefully chosen items enhance the already meticulously created settings by adding a level of intricacy and aesthetic intrigue.
The cinema in this opulent property adds to its appeal as a venue to host guests.
The cinema in this opulent property adds to its appeal as a venue to host guests.
The meticulous attention to detail that is put into every part of a beautiful home's design is one of its defining characteristics.
The meticulous attention to detail that is put into every part of a beautiful home’s design is one of its defining characteristics.
The home offers the finest in style and is the peak of domestic life.
The home offers the finest in style and is the peak of domestic life.
This bedroom exudes a sense of opulence, comfort, and tranquility.
This bedroom exudes a sense of opulence, comfort, and tranquility.
The main bedroom suite was conceptualized as a presidential hotel suite in a high-end luxury hotel.
The main bedroom suite was conceptualized as a presidential hotel suite in a high-end luxury hotel.
A place that has been deliberately planned to offer a relaxing experience, with each small detail chosen to evoke an air of richness and sophistication.
A place that has been deliberately planned to offer a relaxing experience, with each small detail chosen to evoke an air of richness and sophistication.
A luxurious bedroom is a place that truly inspires and revitalizes, from plush bedding to designer furniture.
A luxurious bedroom is a place that truly inspires and revitalizes, from plush bedding to designer furniture.
His and her walk-in closets are included in the master bedroom.
His and her walk-in closets are included in the master bedroom.
A variety of conveniences are included in the bathroom to further improve its comfort and convenience.
A variety of conveniences are included in the bathroom to further improve its comfort and convenience.
A sauna can be found in the master bedroom in addition to the required complete ensuite bathroom.
A sauna can be found in the master bedroom in addition to the required complete ensuite bathroom.
The outdoor space is a breathtaking extension of the home that seamlessly blends the natural beauty of the surrounding environment with the comfort and elegance of modern design.
The outdoor space is a breathtaking extension of the home that seamlessly blends the natural beauty of the surrounding environment with the comfort and elegance of modern design.
A deluxe home's outdoor space frequently includes a swimming pool in addition to a variety of other contemporary conveniences that improve its comfort and convenience.
A deluxe home’s outdoor space frequently includes a swimming pool in addition to a variety of other contemporary conveniences that improve its comfort and convenience.

Tinderwood is located on a gentle hilltop that overlooks the Indian Ocean, in Zimbali Coastal Forest Estate, Ballito, South Africa. This bespoke world-class home showcases a tastefully envisioned contemporary design whilst harmoniously integrating with its beautiful surroundings.

This sentiment and objective flow seamlessly into a precedent for the interior design process which aimed at achieving a home that epitomized a luxurious global boutique style of living. Approaching the entrance to the home, a double-volume steel and timber louver screen framed by a monolithic travertine marble-clad element encases 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 5m 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 characterized by a sculptural staircase, walnut cladding, and striking artwork, combine to intentionally create a boutique hotel-type atmosphere. The vision for the interior was to create luxurious contemporary spaces with a midcentury 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, a testament to the owner’s 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. Conceptually the main bedroom suite was treated as a presidential hotel suite would be in an upmarket luxury hotel. It includes a private lounge and office as well as a sauna beyond the obligatory full ensuite bathroom and his and hers walk-in dressing room.

The entire front facade 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 are of the highest order, and consequently, the finished product is breathtaking and world-class in every respect.

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