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Fynbos Cottages | Babylonstoren

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This development of these Modern Scandinavian Hardwood Homes on a private farm in the wilds near Cape Agulhas almost becomes part of the landscape of shifting fynbos hues. These beautiful homes were designed by Steve Lennard

Buffelsdrift Farm in the Klein Karoo beat 73 entries to pick up the gold medal at the 7th edition of the International Domus Restoration and Conservation Award in Italy.

Antonio Zaninovic and Tara Bean renovate Icaria House in Cape Town

Jan Sofka takes cues from Japanese home for rural residence near Cape Town

I am an architect practicing in Cape Town. Open House Architecture is a research based practice. This blog is a catalogue of research interests, events and documentation projects. With Heinrich Wolff I direct Wolff Architects, also based in Cape Town.

The site, located in an exclusive residential area, was part of a large estate with a well-developed garden. The land falls gently to the north with views of the mountains to the north and west. Specimen trees were scattered throughout … Continued

The site, located in an exclusive residential area, was part of a large estate with a well-developed garden. The land falls gently to the north with views of the mountains to the north and west. Specimen trees were scattered throughout … Continued

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Gallery - Danielskraal Farm Cottage

Rhodes Cottage is a modest cottage amidst the vineyards and paddocks on one of the most prestigious wine farms in the Western Cape, Boschendal.

w design architecture studio renovates farm house into home south africa

There’s a farm in the Overberg that never sleeps. It’s always busy there. If the owners aren’t converting the farmhouse, the outbuildings or the barn into a lively party and wedding venue, they’re rearranging the furniture. Or the potted plants.

The interior of a renovated home on the guest farm Halfaampieskraal makes a strong visual impact but also evokes a feeling of calm.

Fairfield Cottage - Neat and comfortable self-catering cottage in Graaff-Reinet. Situated en route to the Valley of Desolation, close to schools, within walking distance ...

Kingwill 2

Kingwill

Richmond

Kingwill 3

The park is situated 12 km from Cradock, 280 km from Port Elizabeth, 800 km from Cape Town, 800 km from Johannesburg. The access route to the park entrance as well as all internal tourist roads are gravel, whilst roads in the rest camp area are tarred.

Richmond

Graaff Rienet

Gordonsville

Encircled by a natural amphitheatre of mountains, Karoo Lodge sits in perfect harmony with its wild surrounds. Your home away from home sleeping 18 people.

1954 | house wilson - rf&p

1973 | kanetvlei - rf&p

1996 | steenberg golf estate - rf&p

2012 | beach house - rf&p

2005 | house bell - rf&p

2011 | oudewerf phase 1 - rf&p

Natal

Natal

Built in 1905, Thorn Springs farm has a rich history filled with myth and local legend passed from mother to daughter, father to son.

The Farmhouse was built in 1905 in the style of Herbert Baker. The perfect Karoo experience

4 Bedroom House for sale in Mcgregor - Smith Street - P24-106940105

4 Bedroom House for sale in Mcgregor - 9 Smith Street - P24-107512549

Architect Michele Sandilands of Michele Sandilands Architects created a unique identity for this home with

Orchard House 2014 Michele Sandilands Helen Joy Clarke-Coetsee This house, which utilizes every corner of the site, breathes fresh energy into the typical ‘Cape’ themed estate and is built around a treed courtyard with large sliding doors where no section is without visual connection between the

Britannia House 2013 Michele Sandilands Russ Wingfield A link in a chain of houses on a long West Coast beach this tranquil retreat with huge sliding screens provides protection from intense sun and harsh winds, while offering ingenious, flexible accommodation. Awards: 2015 CIA Award for Architecture (shortlisted).

Lagoon House 2009 Michele Sandilands Andre Kiesswetter This minimalist stylish gem of a holiday home in the West Coast National Park was MSa’s first entirely ‘off the grid’ design, with power generated via photovoltaic solar panels on the roof and rainwater collected and stored in enormous

House Mason | MSa michele sandilands architects

Divided into sleep, live and play zones, the open-plan layout of this contemporary home encourages

Tin House 2007 Michele Sandilands Charles Louw This beautifully positioned holiday home at the mouth of the Breede River in the Western Cape embraces the site, the client’s brief and, with its simple barn-like configurations and corrugated iron roofs, the vernacular style. Sea views are maximised

Infanta House | Michele Sandilands

Cape Town has a number of buildings, both commercial and residential, that are beautifully designed. Below is three of my favourites. Weaver’s Nest (2005) As one turns a corner in Higgovale, one is presented at eye-level with two large wings flying among the trees. Upon closer inspection reveals them to be detached, monopitched roofs that …

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