JENNY MILLS ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR DESIGN

 

A Bold Reinvention of Coastal Living in Llandudno

This Llandudno home is undergoing a transformative redesign by Jenny Mills Architects (JMA), redefining contemporary coastal living. Situated in one of Cape Town's most scenic coastal areas, this project reflects JMA’s innovative approach to blending modern aesthetics with the tranquillity of the natural surroundings. The design focuses on creating seamless connections between indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring a harmonious living environment that balances openness and privacy.

Coastal Serenity Meets Functional Design

The vision behind the redesign is to enhance both the form and flow of the home, maximising its connection to the stunning natural landscape. Drawing inspiration from the unique topography and expansive sea views, the design aims to flood the home with natural light, while maintaining privacy in key areas such as the main bedroom and entertainment zones. Open-plan layouts are being considered to ensure that the living spaces are both inviting and functional, offering a serene coastal lifestyle.

Addressing Key Design Challenges

This redesign focuses on resolving several key challenges while capitalising on the opportunities presented by the existing structure. JMA is reconfiguring the staircases to improve flow between levels, with the possibility of adding a third staircase for enhanced connectivity. Outdoor living spaces are being carefully planned to create semi-private areas that can be enjoyed year-round. The kitchen, which is currently underutilised, will become a central feature of the home, offering expansive sea views and a better connection to the living areas.

Innovative Layout Options

Five potential layout options have been developed, each offering a unique take on how the home’s interior and exterior spaces could be optimised. From central indoor-outdoor living areas to more radical changes such as relocating key features like the housekeeper’s quarters, these options allow the client to choose the design that best suits their lifestyle. The proposed design integrates clean lines and natural materials, creating a modern coastal aesthetic that blends seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

This bold redesign aims to reinvent coastal living, turning the home into a timeless, functional space where residents can fully immerse themselves in the beauty of Llandudno.

Rendering credit: Jenny Mills Architects