RENIER PRINS ARCHITECTS
Spearheading Innovative Design
Grootbrak, Mossel Bay
Radiant Atrium House
The Radiant Atrium House boasts an impressive three-story atrium, enhanced by full-sized shopfront glazing panels and a natural timber entrance door.
The entrance is further highlighted by a striking overhanging roof and a tall, vertical timber baluster screen on one side.
All sea-facing spaces are equipped with expansive sliding doors, maximizing breathtaking views.
By creating models of the neighboring houses, we thoughtfully designed the dwelling from the beach inward.
This innovative approach yielded unexpectedly stunning vistas, especially from the main living areas, allowing each room to feel both inviting and seamlessly connected to the coastal beauty.
Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors open up to the ocean, maximizing natural light and views, while strategically placed top-hung ventilation windows on less prominent facades enhance airflow and comfort. This design ensures a harmonious balance between indoor comfort and outdoor splendor.
North-facing clerestory windows ensure optimal sunlight penetrates the living area throughout the day.
Ground floor services are tucked away on the north side, to allow for stunning southern ocean views.
"Architecture is not about space but about time."
- Vito Acconci
