Mirage

Location

Anichab, Namibia

Year

unbuilt

Size

25,000 sf

Type

Residential

Namibia is famous for its desert coastline on the West side of the African continent where water and sand collide. An area called Sandwich Bay provides a break from the harsh ocean waves crashing directly on shore, creating a calm and private cove for the residence.

The design solution for this region was simple; we had a sea of water and a sea of sand, so naturally, our house wanted to be reminiscent of a yacht or ship, to sail along the edge of our two “seas.” A long stack of slightly curved planes defines the shape of our “boat.”