The Latest ARRCC House Project Brings Out The Beauty In Simple Materials

City Heights is the latest project completed by architecture studio SAOTA in collaboration with interior design firm ARRCC. It’s a beautiful mountainside house located in Cape Town. Its design and architecture are a harmonious blend of minimalism and custom geometry, the building featuring an angular structure and a gorgeous mix of linear and curved surfaces which designs both the interior and exterior design. The spaces are organized on three floors. The lower level houses all the guest bedrooms while the living area occupies the middle floor and the master suite the top floor. This organization allows the owners to have their own private penthouse even when the house is full of guests.

The City Heights project is a contemporary terraced home completed in 2018
The City Heights project is a contemporary terraced home completed in 2018
The house is located in Cape Town and offers gorgeous views which can be enjoyed from all main areas
The house is located in Cape Town and offers gorgeous views which can be enjoyed from all main areas

The entrance hall welcomes one into a wonderfully inviting decor defined by walnut paneling and marble-like flooring while a custom woolen rug with a geometric pattern sets the tone for the dynamic decor of the living room. At the same time, the overall impression is that of a sophisticated yet at the same time very comfortable space. The interior design as a whole combines metallic surfaces, warm wood and vivid colors. The living area has a double-volume glass staircase and open onto a terrace which can be entirely closed off whenever required. The open kitchen and dining area are also part of the main living space. The master bedroom occupies the top floor and has a welcoming yet slightly masculine appearance complemented by stunning views.

The interior design is a lovely blend of warm wood, metallic accents, elegant marble and soothing colors
The interior design is a lovely blend of warm wood, metallic accents, elegant marble and soothing colors
The uppermost floor houses the master bedroom suite, serving as a private quarters for the owners
The uppermost floor houses the master bedroom suite, serving as a private quarters for the owners
The living room layout and overall design are focused on comfort and seamless transitions
The living room layout and overall design are focused on comfort and seamless transitions
The living room sofa was custom made for this space and features a curvaceous and very chic silhouette
The living room sofa was custom made for this space and features a curvaceous and very chic silhouette
The double-volume glass staircase brings in abundant natural light while also exposing the panoramic views
The double-volume glass staircase brings in abundant natural light while also exposing the panoramic views
The open kitchen has elegant marble flooring, wooden cabinetry and an eye-catching metallic island
The open kitchen has elegant marble flooring, wooden cabinetry and an eye-catching metallic island
Contemporary artwork is displayed in key areas throughout the house
Contemporary artwork is displayed in key areas throughout the house
The brass kitchen island surface has a lovely patina which coordinates beautifully with other metallic features in the house
The brass kitchen island surface has a lovely patina which coordinates beautifully with other metallic features in the house
The indoor-outdoor transition is natural and seamless and the house features two breezy entertainment areas
The indoor-outdoor transition is natural and seamless and the house features two breezy entertainment areas
The marble floor gives the space a timeless look while the wavy wooden ceiling gives it sophistication
The marble floor gives the space a timeless look while the wavy wooden ceiling gives it sophistication
Metallic accents can be found all over the house in various different forms and proportions
Metallic accents can be found all over the house in various different forms and proportions
Even though the interior design is mainly simple, it has an edgy and intriguing character
Even though the interior design is mainly simple, it has an edgy and intriguing character
The color palette is limited mostly to neutrals and warm wood nuances with a few eye-catching exceptions
The color palette is limited mostly to neutrals and warm wood nuances with a few eye-catching exceptions
dark and white marble seamlessly blend with each other in the bathroom where they're complemented by wooden surfaces
dark and white marble seamlessly blend with each other in the bathroom where they’re complemented by wooden surfaces
The views are exquisite, especially when enjoyed from one of the outdoor terraces
The views are exquisite, especially when enjoyed from one of the outdoor terraces