The experiences and photography of Grant Pitcher
Peter Ries Architects are a practise whose work I very much appreciate and enjoy to showcase. This home, designed by Peter Ries Architects, is situated in the Cotswold Downs Estate in Kwazulu Natal. Having previously photographed two other sites for magazine editorials by the same architect in the estate I was excited by the prospect that this home would offer and it certainly … [Read more...]
One of the aspects of a building that I often feel really enhances the photograph is large expanses of glazing ie. big windows. The lighting from within the structure shows off the interior so well in the blue hour too. This is normally always the case when it comes to car showrooms and I absolutely love showcasing them - especially those of the luxury brands. Below are, in … [Read more...]
Durban really is a beautiful city. On this adventure my aim was to to capture area around Moses Mabhida Stadium from various different locations around Durban - from 2km out to sea at 2000ft above the to cruising 50ft over the breakwater towards the shoreline feeling like a scene from a Magnum P.I. episode. This was the first time I'd seen Durban from the southern side of the … [Read more...]
This new 10 000m² centre in Salt Rock, a one-stop convenience shopping Centre on the Dolphin Coast, is the buzz place to be and with the Umhlali Spar having relocated to this location and being the anchor tenant, the spaces are filling up fast. The centre has been designed by the team at Ballito-based CA Architects. "This type and size of convenience centre has become … [Read more...]
One on Herwood is an upmarket residential development designed by PGA Architects, with panoramic sea views of the Umhlanga coastline through the bay of Durban. With interior spaces by Jossi Interior Design, the sassy and sophisticated reception area is most welcoming and exudes luxury from the moment you enter the complex. This development is sure to sell well in its first … [Read more...]
I do enjoy showcasing shopping malls. With all the horizontal and vertical lines, long passageways buzzing with people and full colour from the various shopfronts. This showcase is of the newly renovated Scottsville Mall in Pietermartizburg designed by the Durban office of architects Boogertman and Partners. … [Read more...]
Hayfields Mall in Pietermartizburg has recently undergone a revamp where the construction work was undertaken by Macwin Construction. The Mall is set in outlying suburbs of Pietermartizburg and thus the idea to keep with the farmhouse style of architecture to the entrances and high gabled roofs compliments the area well. … [Read more...]
This residence is a prime example of meticulous planning and attention to detail coming together to achieve a completed architectural sculpture that can truly be inhabited and surely be called 'home'. With every room in the home taking in the views of the dam in front of it as it wraps the edges of the waters bringing peace and tranquility to the existence within a this … [Read more...]
Although not right on the beach, this home named 'The Beach House' proudly overlooks the Simbithi Golf Estate with majestic views to the Indian Ocean. With a clever use of site in the design process, Hans Coetzee Architect, together with the home owners, have brought a delightful family home to life. … [Read more...]
Mass Discounters is the operational division of two retail formats in South Africa, namely Game and Dion Wired. I showcased the megastructure that is their KZN distribution centre standing proud within upper hills of Riverhorse Park. This article also showcases Grant Pitcher's precise aerial photography capture in showing that, as with most megastructures, the best way to show … [Read more...]