Big Bay Beach House / COA with + Fuchs, Wacker Architekten

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Cape Town, South Africa

Text description provided by the architects. Inspired by simple clean lines, this modern beach front home is designed to maximize the beach lifestyle and views, while enjoying the duality of the wind protected courtyard pool and garden. 

Big Bay Beach House / COA with  + Fuchs, Wacker Architekten - Windows, Courtyard
Courtesy of COA

Focusing on passive design principles this house is also layered with an extensive sliding timber shutter system that allows the building to be manipulated to suite the changing sun and weather patterns. 

Big Bay Beach House / COA with  + Fuchs, Wacker Architekten - Facade, Beam, Handrail, Deck
Courtesy of COA

This home boasts extreme attention to detail and the minimalist approach to individual elements and quality craftsmanship have pushed the boundaries on every front of the building process.

Big Bay Beach House / COA with  + Fuchs, Wacker Architekten - Table, Countertop, Chair, Beam, Windows
Courtesy of COA

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Cite: "Big Bay Beach House / COA with + Fuchs, Wacker Architekten" 22 Aug 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/161651/big-bay-beach-house-coa> ISSN 0719-8884

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