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Bespoke | Timeless | ModernWe design signature spaces for discerning clients.This contemporary residence is a prime exam...
06/11/2025

Bespoke | Timeless | Modern

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.

This contemporary residence is a prime example of a double-gable architectural typology.

The facade is defined by two prominent, steeply pitched rooflines that create a dynamic and symmetrical elevation. The use of a double gable, a departure from the traditional single gable, allows for a more complex volumetric expression while maintaining a strong visual identity.

The architectural language is characterized by a deliberate juxtaposition of materials and forms. The residence features a dark, standing seam metal roof. The rooflines are clean and crisp, with a lack of visible overhangs and a concealed gutter system, which emphasizes the minimalist aesthetic and the sharp geometric angles. This design approach enables us to make the roof a key part of the facade.

The gable ends feature expansive, floor-to-ceiling glazing, creating a sense of transparency and allowing natural light to pe*****te deeply into the interior spaces. Large glass elements enables us to blur the lines between the indoor and outdoor environments.

The exterior is clad in a mix of materials, including warm vertical wood siding on the gable facades and a darker, smooth finish on the main volume of the house. This material palette creates a striking contrast that highlights the different sections of the home. The home also incorporates elements of concrete or stone on the front wall and pillars, which adds to its sturdy, grounded presence.

The residence is situated behind a minimalist fence and features a manicured landscape, including planted beds and a sculpture, which helps to define the approach and integrate the structure with its immediate surroundings.
This design prioritizes both visual appeal and functionality, using its roof structure to provide a spacious interior and a distinctive exterior while embracing clean lines and honest use of materials.

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.The Bold & the Beautiful | Proposed Concept | Harare Zimbabwe  This co...
24/08/2025

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.

The Bold & the Beautiful | Proposed Concept | Harare Zimbabwe

This contemporary residence is designed for a unique client & is located in the leafy surburbs of the capital. The residence is also design to be both striking and sophisticated.

This contemporary residence consists of two levels with the lower level serving the daily activities of the inhabitants. The lower level houses a large open plan dining and living room which is connected seamless with the expansive lanai & the swimming pool.An office with frameless floor to ceiling glazing has also been included which is located next to the entrance hall, a self contained guest bedroom suite is also housed on this level. Some of the outstanding features on this level are the marble clad feature walls on the western facade which happens to be the road facing facade. These feature walls emphasize the client's taste for opulence.

The first floor level consists of 3 bedrooms with the main suite located on the far end and separated from other suites by a double volume void which looks over the dining room beneath. The main suite has expansive views, a his & hers walk in closet and open plan ensuite. Movable aluminum screens have been incorporated into the design for privacy and shade as required there by creating adaptable spaces.

The residence has 4 garages and a motorcort with ample additional parking. Planters were incorporated into the concept with plants hanging on the first floor balconies to soften the facade and also to ensure that the residence blends with its sorrounding natural environment.

Vertical floor to ceiling glazing were utilized extensively in the design to ensure a seamless flow from the outdoor and the indoor spaces. This also enables natural light to pe*****te there by minimizing the need for artificial lighting during the day which promotes sustainable living.

Overally this meticulously designed residence aims to enhance the lifestyle of its owners from a functionality point of view. The dark color palette and the geometric lines enhance the overall aesthetic of the residence there by making it stand out boldly within its locale.

Bespoke | Timeless | ModernWe design signature spaces for discerning clients.
18/08/2025

Bespoke | Timeless | Modern

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.Farmhouse Residence | Proposed Concept | Zimbabwe  This Residence is a...
26/07/2025

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.

Farmhouse Residence | Proposed Concept | Zimbabwe

This Residence is a contemporary farmhouse designed for a unique client & is located in the outskirts of the capital.

The farmhouse residence is a great example that if done right, additions & alterations have so much potential.The residence consists of 6 bedrooms all ensuite, multiple lounges, a dinning & a kitchen serviced by a scullery and a kitchen yard. The residence has a lanai for entertaining.The residence is facing south with the living spaces oriented towards the northern facade & service spaces oriented towards the western facade. The interiors are light filled & comfortable for the inhabitants.

The residence has a motorcort with ample parking as well as a conventional 3 car garage. A gym & a cinema were also incorporated since the residence is more of a retreat for the client. During the design of this residence, great emphasis was given with regards to honesty of materials hence materials were used in their natural state. Exposed concrete, natural stone cladding, steel and expansive glass were utilized extensively in the design. Planters with lush cascading plants were also incorporated on balconies to soften the facade. Frameless glass railing & floor to ceiling glazing were also incorporated to blur the lines between the indoor & outdoor spaces.

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We design signature spaces for discerning clients.Residence Tafadzwa | Proposed Concept | Masvingo Zimbabwe At Rayton de...
19/07/2025

We design signature spaces for discerning clients.

Residence Tafadzwa | Proposed Concept | Masvingo Zimbabwe

At Rayton design studio, our approach when it comes to design is consistent regardless of project scope which means that even small houses get the opportunity to actually benefit from the attention to detail. Residence Tafadzwa is a designed for a small family & is sitting on a 500sqm Lot.

The residence consists of 4 bedrooms, an open plan lounge dinning & kitchen as well as a covered lanai for entertaining. The covered lanai gives the inhabitants of the residence to entertain despite the prevailing weather conditions. The residence is facing north hence the northern facade consists of large floor to ceiling glazing. Due to zoning constraints the residence has a covered carport instead of a conventional garage.

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