Client - ONE ROOF INFRA DEVELOPERS
Featuring rugged hills and a dramatic valley view, the drama and sensitivity of this topography demanded an architecture that was on the one hand unobtrusive and environmentally sensitive and on the other hand capable of exploiting the surrounding views.
The master plan is designed to exploit the contours of the site by offering all dwellings a view of the valley below. The structures and circulation routes have been designed to respond to the grain of the contours and as a result minimal excavation of the site is necessary, thus reducing costs and the disruption of nature. The buildings with the smallest footprint have been designed on the steepest gradient whereas the large footprints are situated at the north end of the site where the gradients are less. The design creates a primary vehicular route from the top of the site to the bottom from which smaller pedestrian arteries extend, perpendicular to the gradient, providing access to the dwellings. The circulation routes have been designed to ensure that every dwelling is situated on a pedestrian path and all cars on site have been restricted to the single site road, in addition all pedestrian paths are level and the only road with a gradient is the one dedicated to cars. Another feature of design is a cycle/pedestrian trail that weaves in and out of the site which has been designed with an abundance of native plants and trees.
The resort offers a wide selection of dwellings including row houses, semi-detached bungalows and service apartments. There is also a club house which offers communal facilities for the whole site which includes a gym, a games room, two restaurants and a banquet hall. The architecture of the built structures is designed to achieve a comfortable living environment for the inhabitants. The low pitched roofs extend from the building line to offer shade from the sun whilst also being visually appropriate to the hilly environment. The materials of choice are considerate to the natural surroundings so that the man-made structures do not impose themselves.