Luxury, sophistication and clean and simple modernity are just a few of the defining characteristics of a wonderful 5-story penthouse located in Cape Town. This is a project completed by the talented teams from SAOTA in collaboration with studios ARRCC and OKHA.
View in galleryThe penthouse spreads over 5 floors in total with large terraces and full-height windows
The natural site elevation gave the architects the opportunity to put a lot of emphasis on the beautiful views which can be admired from all five levels of this gorgeous penthouse/ private art gallery.
View in galleryThe entrance lobby is decorated with lots of brass details, LED accent lighting and a sophisticated palette of finishes in general
The team was also careful to preserve the views from the neighboring sites as well, avoiding making any modifications that would obstruct or diminish them in any way. As for this gorgeous penthouse, they gave it a terraced structure and deep overhangs, ultimately creating a structure that is able to blend into its natural surroundings and to take advantage of its location.
View in galleryThe interior as a whole has a very luxurious and sophisticated vibe without being overwhelmingly ornate
The main entrance into the building features a beautiful stone-clad reception area and a private lift leads up to a hallway and then a private lobby decorated with natural oak, brass accents and modern LED lighting. From there one gets to enter a double-height living area with an imposing bronze and glass staircase that offers access to the other floors.
View in galleryNatural materials and soothing colors and finishes create a welcoming and enjoyable ambiance in the living areaView in galleryA contemporary chandelier adds visual interest to the already stylish dining area
The penthouse doubles as a private art gallery for featured artists such asC hris Soal, Chris Soal and lexandra Karakashian. It’s a magnificent display of beautiful natural materials complemented by luxury, sophistication but also simplicity. Ultimately, the interior design is a stylish combination of modern and art deco influences with an emphasis on rich finishes, elegant colors and lots of custom furniture and decorations.
View in galleryA contemporary fireplace highlighted by subtle LED lighting serves as a soothing focal pointView in galleryAll the materials and finishes were carefully chosen and go really well togetherView in galleryA sculptural staircase with stained glass balustrades connects the floors and creates an elegant circulation hubView in galleryThe dining table is one of several custom furniture pieces featured throughout the penthouseView in galleryThe custom furniture pieces are designed by OKHA and fits beautifully into this whole areaView in galleryThe master bedroom is large and spacious and features a green accent wallView in galleryDark and faded shades of green are also featured in other forms throughout the interiorView in galleryBeautiful natural wood is used extensively throughout the interior in combination with refined accent materialsView in galleryLarge windows strategically positioned throughout the penthouse offer each room a nice viewView in galleryThe master bathroom shares many similarities with the bedroom, featuring a refined and soothing decorView in galleryA sculptural washbasin and a set of cascading pendant lamps give this bathroom a very sophisticated look