The project is a complex of 14 high end residential villas situated on an iconic cliff facing the blue waters of the vast scenic Indian Ocean.

The aim for this project was to develop an architectural expression that harmonizes with its surroundings over time.

The clients brief was to build high end villas to be given for long lease residential use. The primary challenge was to have the built structures without obstructing the scenic view of the ocean.   The project takes its inspiration from the Salk Lake institute by ar. Louis Kahn.

As one enters the premises, THE VISUAL LINK / axis form the main spine and frame the view of the ocean through the green mounds of the club house, creating a sense of curiosity. The twin villas are arranged on the either sides of this strong central east west axis.

The villas are planned in a North South axis. They are further tilted and staggered in such a way, that the rooms facing the central vista also manage to get a good view of the ocean over the club house. This staggering also helps in creating mutual shading for the villas.  The club house is located centrally, so that all the residents can get access and proximity to the ocean cliff. The club house is designed partially below the ground to have not to obstruct the view from the upper floors of the villas.

The material palette is wisely chosen to address the concerns of skilled labour availability in Africa as well as to make the construction economical. The villas have an r.c.c structure with AAC block masonry.  Cavity walls on the east and the west protect the villas from the harsh heat of the inclined sun angle.

The narrow spacing of 3m between the twin villas allows the winds to flow and ensures wind tunnel effect and makes the common spaces airy and well ventilated.

The villas are well protected by larger overhangs to protect from the North and the South Sun as well as heavy rains during the torrential rainy season. The larger openings towards the north and south side ensure effective cross ventilation, thus minimizing the dependency on artificial energy sources.

The roof surface has reflective ceramic tiles which reflect off the heat, thus keeping the lower areas cooler.

The external color scheme is purposely kept neutral (in grey and white) so as to not to dominate the surrounding natural colors i.e ocean blue and the greenery.