Umsumpe Residence is located in Zimbali Coastal Estates outside Ballito, Durban in very close proximity to two other recently built Nico Van Der Meulen Architects’ homes.

The building is designed to echo the estates’ veranda architecture through the use of large open outdoor space, a tiled roof, and the extensive use of natural timber and natural stone. The building is rotated towards the north to take advantage of the natural light while maintaining views of the ocean. The building is divided into three levels, the entrance is on the ground floor and contains the entertainment levels, the basement houses the gym and service spaces, and the top levels are reserved for the bedrooms.