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Infinity Pavilion, Cape Town

date added: 17.04.2011

This project of Margot Krasojevic, Llandundo, Cape Town the infinity pavilion beach house balances on the cliffs overlooking the South Atlantic Ocean, the design directly engages with its context. the main open plan accommodation area consists of a series of dramatic angular forms that cascade down the cliffs to the sea edge, emphasising the precipitous nature of the site and echoing the tradition of settlements clinging to the beach house is lifted off the cliff-face using sand blasted structural steel sections suspending the main living area, the form reflects the changing contours of the landscape preserved uninterrupted beneath. the open plan living area has privacy and sea views, the swimming pool connects the interior and exterior spaces of the pavilion, as part of the main living area allows the pool into it, the a key feature of the scheme is the dichroic glass pod structure, which has a reinforced steel mesh embedded within it, covering the living area allowing for spectacular views over the old city. a cantilevered walkway is projected from the cliff face allowing for a horizon skywalk,and infinite views.