An essential part of any architect's job is to take full advantage of the site they are working with. In this South African home from the architectural team at SAOTA, that was even more of a challenge than normal. The site of this stunning single family house features spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay, and the Twelve Apostles, but also steeply sloped land. In order to make a level space so that there would be room to live comfortably, the architects elevated the main level and set the ground floor into the side of the slope. The different segments of the design are then connected by a glass bridge that lets light in from the North, into the bedrooms and common areas. The resulting home looks as if it tracks along the natural slope of the ground, melding beautiful with the natural surroundings while still creating its own beautiful silhouette.
With a landscape as enviable as this, there is no question that outdoor spaces were a priority in the design. The home is built around a central, sheltered terrace while full height sliding windows open up onto a generous pool deck and upper balcony levels.
The main living areas themselves flow together, each leading towards the main terrace. That means the family room, lounge, kitchen, and dining room are each on the south end of the house, with views of the spacious pool deck and its infinity pool.
Entertaining is a treat in the gorgeous private bar that is situated in the entertainment room.
Visitors to the home are sure to be instantly impressed. A set of gorgeous concrete stairs leads up to a massive foyer where they encounter a custom water feature as well as slivers of the view that lays beyond the entrance.
The private bedrooms, on the second floor of the house, are decorated in their own brand of opulence, which includes the furnishings as well as the sweeping views, even from the bath. The master bedroom also includes a private fireplace and its own spectacular views of Table Mountain as well as the surrounding national park.
