Located in Clifton, Cape Town, this amazing house is was recently completed SAOTA, having architect Philippe Fouché as project lead. The location is absolutely spectacular, with some of the most gorgeous views over the sandy beaches, the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
As in most cases, great views are not easy to come by and involve all sorts of challenges. The most notable obstacle to overcome in this case was the fact that the site had a very steep slope which had to be excavated in order to accomodate the residence. This didn’t stop the team from creating a dream house and these images capture the beauty of some of the key design elements as well as the views.
View in galleryNo matter how you look at it, the house looks like a collection of individually-shaped volumes with unique characterView in galleryEach floor has its own unique structure and was designed with a specific selection of materials in mindView in galleryThe box-like volume which hovers over the ground floor allows trees to grow inside itView in galleryThe connection between all the floors within the house is ensured by a simple and elegant staircaseView in galleryThe timber staircase puts en emphasis on the natural beauty and grain of the wood
Like many other cool houses we’ve seen, this one has a rather unique structure. The best way to describe it would be as an arrangement of staggered clocks. The lower section functions as an independent apartment framed by gabion walls, with a green terrace and transitional space just above it. On top of that a box-like volume hovers and allows nature to become a part of the house itself. Above this box stands the living area, a volume which follows the slope of the mountains in an effort to ensure a strong connection between the house and its surroundings. A mezzanine area serves as a private study and is followed by the uppermost floor which houses the master bedroom suite.
View in galleryLarge windows and openings seamlessly connect the indoor and outdoor and frame these extraordinary viewsView in galleryThis living room has a large L-shaped sectional which delineates a very inviting sitting areaView in galleryThe kitchen is seamlessly integrated into this open floor plan, featuring a large island and stylish lighting fixturesView in galleryEven though at first it may seem that the house favores cold materials and colors, all the spaces are very warm and welcomingView in galleryThe designers paid special attention to all the finishes and textures used throughout the roomsView in galleryThe master bedroom opens onto an enclosed space with a patio-like vibeView in galleryAll sections of the house enjoy panoramic views of their surroundings, including views towards the oceanView in galleryThe bedroom terrace is a seamless extension of the interior space and has transparent glass railingsView in galleryAll the main areas of the house also enjoy a direct connection to the outdoors through various terracesView in galleryAll areas with no exception have a very stylish and sophisticated vibeView in galleryNature is a very important part of this project and not just because of the extraordinary viewsView in galleryThe mountains towards the South look absolutely spectacular from this angleView in galleryThe interior decor is personalized with a variety of art pieces including paintings and sculpturesView in galleryThe staircase has a simple design with sculptural lines and a ribbon-like silhouetteView in galleryThe transitions between the interior spaces are seamless and the same goes for all the terracesView in galleryThe relationship between the house and its natural surroundings stands at the core of this entire projectView in galleryThe interior design strategy was to keep the spaces simple without making them look ordinary and boring