Designed in 2014 by SAOTA and Studio Parkington, this luxurious contemporary residence is situated in Cape Town, South Africa. This cliff-side home that offers panoramic mountain and sea views is limited to only two storeys above the ridge. The brief was to create a spectacular home which encapsulated the expansive 360 degree mountain and sea views. The scheme is positioned below lions head mountain with views of Robben island.
Though views out were paramount this needed to be carefully balanced with the required privacy from within. The main living areas, pool terrace and garden are below with the family bedrooms strategically positioned at the uppermost level for privacy. The living areas were to be open plan – enhancing everyday life. “The architecture needed focus on creating a contemporary, uncluttered and sculptural building,” said Tamaryn Fourie, senior associate and project team member.
The master bedroom which is on the uppermost level is set back from the boundary line to increase privacy from the mountain paths. A courtyard ‘cuts’ into main living areas – its waterfeature and delicate weathered Cor-Ten screen ensures a tranquil and sheltered space. The base of the waterfeature is glazed to scoop refracted light into the main garage below. The ‘woven’ Cor-Ten screen playfully reflects light internally whilst also offering privacy to the bedroom level above.
The polished concrete floors of both the internal and external living areas ensure their seamless continuity. The timelessness of natural oak is celebrated and combined with feature brass insets for bedroom floors and all internal joinery.
