Brian Road Residence, Morningside House
5 Brian Road Morningside home by Nico van der Meulen Architects – total renovation of 1960s South African home in a prime area of a quiet cul-de sac of Johannesburg.
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Beachyhead by Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
The house was conceived and designed by SAOTA as a simple box, floating over the dune, capturing and framing the view. The outer shell of the box is finished in a rough textured concrete, contrasting with the smooth reveal and soffit that tapers to create a delicate frame.
KLOOF 145 in Cape Town Residence
This SAOTA designed villa is accessed from Kloof Road, which winds along the western slopes of Lion’s Head, this site is positioned in the wind-protected suburb of Clifton.
Hillside View House in Cape Town by ARRCC
For local design studio ARRCC, who executed the project, it was the homeowner’s affinity for colours – and a multitude of materials – that informed the creative journey.
Pauline’s in Cape Town, Coffee Shop South Africa
Designed by Master Studio, Pauline’s narrow, elongated space had to be designed in such a way that both barista and patron had comfort and free movement: new coffee shop in Cape Town, South Africa
The Forest House in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Designed by Bloc Architects the Forest House is an exploration into materiality, light and the integration of architecture into the landscape. Situated in an exclusive forest estate in Durban, South Africa, the forest house strives to frame the landscape with clean horizontal lines.
KLOOF 119A in Cape Town Property
This SAOTA designed family home is positioned below Lion’s Head; with views of Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill, the city of Cape Town and the mountains of the Boland and the winelands.
Art House in Johannesburg
Designed by local architecture firm Cimato Moroldo Architects, its interiors were brought to life by leading Cape Town-based interior studio ARRCC, with contemporary furniture and objets d’art by design studio OKHA.
Oxford Parks in Johannesburg, South Africa
The Oxford Parks precinct is targeting a 4-Star Green Star Sustainable Precinct Pilot Rating, and each building will be encouraged to attain a minimum 4-Star Green Star Design certification. Solid Green Consulting.
Manor House in Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
Interior of a luxury manor house in Franschhoek in the picturesque Cape Winelands designed by Inhouse with Chris de Hart Architects: the property captures the sweep of a spacious plantation-style country estate, with aesthetic touches inspired by the film Casablanca.
Restio River House in Pringle Bay
Perched on the banks of the Buffels River, Pringle Bay, South Africa – this SAOTA-designed family holiday home has an easy living permanence that lets in the sun and the natural beauty of the surrounding indigenous vegetation and mountain valley.
The Arch for Arch in Cape Town
Sited between South Africa’s National Parliament and St. George’s Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Cape Town, the Arch frames the public entrance to a landscaped promenade known as the Company’s Garden.
Lion’s View House in Cape Town, South Africa
When this two-storey Cape Town property, originally designed by SAOTA, was bought by its new owners, they called for a complete renovation. This left the team of ARRCC interior designers with a challenge that they met head-on and the end result is a statement of architectural and design excellence.
City Villa in South Africa Property
Crested on a steep site, ARRCC’s latest architectural design boasts striking city views. Designed as an iconic family home, perpendicularly opposed with cantilevered concrete elements to create a powerful and sculptural composition.
La Lucia in Kwazulu Natal House
SAOTA designed La Lucia. The beach house perfectly balances luxury and comfort with its uncomplicated spaces. Located on the Kwazulu Natal North Coast just south of Umhlanga, the house is gently nestled between protected milkwood trees and enjoys beautiful ocean views
House Invermark in Cape Town: SAOTA
SAOTA’s careful and sensitive alterations and additions have returned the threatened building back to its original state, enhanced its overall composition and significantly refined the living experience to bring it up to date with contemporary living.
Bar Roc in Bantry Bay, Cape Town
Redeveloped by OKHA Design & Interior, the terrazzo floor and bar counter, the expansive use of solid brass, are reminiscent of the days of the Milanese bar / bistro; terrazzo conveying both classicism and modernity.