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Silverhurst, Constantia House, South Africa : Cape Town Property
South African Residence – design by SAOTA / VIVID Architects
7 Nov 2012
House in Constantia
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Design: SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects / VIVID Architects
photo : Wieland Gleich & SAOTA
Contemporary Cape Town Property
VIVID Architects prepared the initial concept design for this home, a contemporary reboot of the more classical architectural styles. SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects and ANTONI ASSOCIATES were then appointed to refine & develop the design and oversee the project to completion.
The facade is Georgian inspired but the modern aspect of the look is driven by a dynamic of recessed and projecting panels and cubes that create courtyards and terraces that articulate and add interest to what is a highly organised shell. The interiors, by ANTONI ASSOCIATES, are equally sculpted.
photos : Wieland Gleich & SAOTA
Entering the house, a large light-filled entrance hall divides the two ground-floor wings which consist of a series of living spaces that open out to a private courtyard and the very edgy Franchesca Watson landscaped garden beyond.
For the design ethic within the house, ultra-slick finishes and a futuristic home-tech edge were chosen. Stripped back ceilings with recessed details cleverly hide curtain tracks and act as a mechanism through which wooden feature walls can disappear out of sight, lending each room a clean crisp finish. Clusters of directional spotlights were selected to add ambience and subtly highlight architectural nuances, such as the floating stairs.
photos : Wieland Gleich & SAOTA
Natural materials were used to add warmth and texture throughout. Jerusalem stone flooring extends from the main entrance through most of the internal and external spaces giving way to fumed oak floors in the living and dining areas, as well as American cedar for the doors and pergolas and Ipe for the pool decking.
photos : Wieland Gleich & SAOTA
This natural but uncluttered linear language was carried through to the decor by Mark Rielly of ANTONI ASSOCIATES who opted for solid timber pieces. Leather and suede were chosen for the upholstery. Feature lights are also strategically placed to add drama and definition to different spaces. The symbiosis between the decor and architecture is such that the overall impression is that of a clean but carefully considered scheme that soothes with its high-end modern appeal.
photo : Wieland Gleich & SAOTA ; drawings : SAOTA
Constantia Property – Building Information
Project Name: Silverhurst
Location: Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
Architects: SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects; VIVID
SAOTA Project Team: Stefan Antoni, Philip Olmesdahl & Gina Leinberger
Interior Design: ANTONI ASSOCIATES
Project Team: Mark Rielly & Tavia Pharaoh
Completion Date: 2008
Photographs: Wieland Gleich & SAOTA
Constantia House images / information from SAOTA – Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects
Location: Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa
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