Engine architecture

House McLean has received a 2025 SAIA-KZN Special mention

The Awards jury had this to say :

“It is a delight to ascend through a sun dappled
brise-soleil stairway to a sea-facing living area
extending from the Indian ocean horizon to the
lush sub-tropical garden.

The generous seating steps from the kitchen to
the garden provide not only a perfect opportunity
for conversation between the chef and others,
but a perfect eating place with magnificent sea
views.”

Thank you to for this acknowledgment, our repeat client for trusting us again and the contractor for delivering this home from such a tricky starting point.

Project Team
Architect :
Interiors :
Structural Engineer : Richard Mondon
Contractor :
Photographer :

House Lady Ellen, 2024
In collaboration with
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Courtyard Sanctuary
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Removing the courtyard roof opened the home’s heart to the sky. The courtyard was reimagined as a planted, open-air space that brings light, air, and clarity into the centre of the plan. Surrounded by the living wing, it offers shelter from the wind and draws northern light deep into the interiors.
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More than just a garden, it’s a pause point. A calm middle ground that softens the home and creates a quiet connection between inside and out, becoming a calming backdrop from the lounge.

House Lady Ellen, 2024
In collaboration with
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Interior Flow
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A restrained palette brings calm and clarity. Dark slate floors meet white walls, while the window seats frame key views and draw light inward. Outside, bagged brickwork adds texture and permanence to the building as a whole.
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Timber pergolas and screens introduce warmth and ever changing shadow play. A time stamp and sense of rhythm as light moves through the day.