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Panoramic Coastal Homes

Greg Wright Architects Designed a Beach House with Impeccable Views

— August 27, 2014 — Art & Design
Greg Wright Architects designed the 'Harker Street' residence, a beach house located on the steep bluffs of Plettenberg Bay, South Africa.

Because of the tricky topography, the architects had to figure out how to orient the home across a "vertically driven program." Despite the challenges it posed, the steepness gives the home access to unparalleled views of the Robberg Reserve and Keurbooms Lagoon. The main living area is placed in the widest of the vertical platform, allowing the kitchen, dining and living room to connect to the sheltered terrace. The terrace is surrounded by pergolas, canopies and a swimming pool, all of which have access to the panorama.

The architectural language of the home is described, in the project description, as being "unashamedly contemporary." The timber and natural stone materials chosen are meant to weather, as time goes on, to better reflect the coastal environment.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical-driven Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing homes that maximize limited vertical space, offering unique and breathtaking views.
2. Panoramic Coastal Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating homes and buildings that seamlessly blend with the coastal environment, maximizing panoramic views and natural materials.
3. Contemporary Coastal Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying modern and sustainable design principles to coastal architecture, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Architecture - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative designs for coastal homes, taking advantage of the unique topography and maximizing views.
2. Sustainable Construction - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Advancing eco-friendly building practices for coastal properties, using sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the market for coastal destinations by offering unique and picturesque accommodations, enhancing the overall guest experience.
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