Lehele Lodge

Garden Route Lodge Architecture

Lehele Lodge

Garden Route Lodge Architecture

Garden Route Lodge Architecture

Garden Route Lodge Architecture

The project is situated near Mosselbay at Gondwanaland Nature Reserve in the Garden Route, South Africa. The brief called for a lodge that sits comfortably within a wide natural landscape and accommodates generous social spaces.

Garden Route Lodge Architecture

The project is situated near Mosselbay at Gondwanaland Nature Reserve in the Garden Route, South Africa. The brief called for a lodge that sits comfortably within a wide natural landscape and accommodates generous social spaces.

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Elevated timber deck with fire pit and umbrellas overlooking fynbos in the Garden Route.
Timber deck and thatched gazebo outside the main lodge with valley views in the Garden Route
Main lounge with continuous seating and sliding doors to deck, example of Garden Route lodge architecture
Central stone fireplace beneath a thatched ceiling in the lodge living room, South Africa
Long thatched lounge with built in seating and panoramic glazing facing the valley
Entrance veranda with open glass doors and timber ceiling leading to the reception area
Reception corridor with artwork leading to the dining room and terrace
Lodge foyer with thatched roof lanterns and a stone feature wall in the Garden Route
Curved lodge lounge under a thatched roof with woven seating in South Africa
Dining room with glass doors seen from the deck and views across the reserve, modern Garden Route lodge architecture.
Elevated timber deck with fire pit and umbrellas overlooking fynbos in the Garden Route.
Timber deck and thatched gazebo outside the main lodge with valley views in the Garden Route
Main lounge with continuous seating and sliding doors to deck, example of Garden Route lodge architecture
Central stone fireplace beneath a thatched ceiling in the lodge living room, South Africa
Long thatched lounge with built in seating and panoramic glazing facing the valley
Entrance veranda with open glass doors and timber ceiling leading to the reception area
Reception corridor with artwork leading to the dining room and terrace
Lodge foyer with thatched roof lanterns and a stone feature wall in the Garden Route
Curved lodge lounge under a thatched roof with woven seating in South Africa
Dining room with glass doors seen from the deck and views across the reserve, modern Garden Route lodge architecture.
Elevated timber deck with fire pit and umbrellas overlooking fynbos in the Garden Route.
Timber deck and thatched gazebo outside the main lodge with valley views in the Garden Route
Main lounge with continuous seating and sliding doors to deck, example of Garden Route lodge architecture
Central stone fireplace beneath a thatched ceiling in the lodge living room, South Africa
Long thatched lounge with built in seating and panoramic glazing facing the valley
Entrance veranda with open glass doors and timber ceiling leading to the reception area
Reception corridor with artwork leading to the dining room and terrace
Lodge foyer with thatched roof lanterns and a stone feature wall in the Garden Route
Curved lodge lounge under a thatched roof with woven seating in South Africa
Dining room with glass doors seen from the deck and views across the reserve, modern Garden Route lodge architecture.

Spatial Planning and Setting

The plan organises guest arrival through a central reception space that leads to a curved lounge and dining area. Large openings connect the interior to timber decks and a fire circle set on an elevated platform. Circulation is simple and legible with clear routes to guest suites and shared amenities. The siting allows panoramic outlooks across fynbos while maintaining privacy for quiet areas.

Indigenous Planting and Ecological Resilience

The material palette combines stone timber thatch and smooth plaster. Robust finishes suit lodge use and weather conditions on the Garden Route. Deep roof overhangs and screened verandas manage sun and rain and support natural ventilation. Detailing is practical with expressed timber structure and masonry fireplaces that anchor the main rooms. The result is a clear example of Garden Route lodge architecture set in South Africa. Read more about our Resort and Hospitality Architectural services

Spatial Planning and Setting

The plan organises guest arrival through a central reception space that leads to a curved lounge and dining area. Large openings connect the interior to timber decks and a fire circle set on an elevated platform. Circulation is simple and legible with clear routes to guest suites and shared amenities. The siting allows panoramic outlooks across fynbos while maintaining privacy for quiet areas.

Indigenous Planting and Ecological Resilience

The material palette combines stone timber thatch and smooth plaster. Robust finishes suit lodge use and weather conditions on the Garden Route. Deep roof overhangs and screened verandas manage sun and rain and support natural ventilation. Detailing is practical with expressed timber structure and masonry fireplaces that anchor the main rooms. The result is a clear example of Garden Route lodge architecture set in South Africa. Read more about our Resort and Hospitality Architectural services

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