Tideview Row

A series of gently sloped, vacant land parcels along the boundary wall of an existing estate in Hermanus became the focus of a proposed apartment development for our client. The intention: to transform this underutilised edge condition into a vibrant extension of the estate, while maintaining sensitivity to the surrounding context and ecological character. Our approach began with the development of a cohesive planning and architectural strategy that aligned with the estate's existing aesthetic guidelines. A key driver was the integration of the estate's curated fynbos gardens into the new design, extending the landscape narrative across the development and enhancing the experience of movement and connection within the site. The scheme responds directly to the client's brief, which emphasised discreet parking arrangements, a maximum of three storeys in height, and a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. The design proposes a series of narrow, two- to three-storey buildings oriented to optimise sea views toward the southeast. An "urban wall" is formed along the estate's main internal road, with vehicle access limited to carefully placed turn-offs. Between the apartment blocks, large shared green spaces and private gardens work to soften the massing, while a network of pedestrian paths and planted courtyards creates permeability and visual relief.