MODERN STYLE

SUSTAINABILITY IS TRENDING IN CAPE TOWN

REDITUS WINERY IN DEVON VALLEY - By Beverley Hui Architects

Deep overhangs not only add drama to the facade but shade the windows from solar heat gain. This is the trend in many custom home designs in the region such as the farmhouse at Reditus Winery, by which was designed by ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for a wine and olive farm in Devon Valley Stellenbosch.

The Modern Architecture Style is characterised by large windows, architectural beams and cantilevered elements which give the impression that the residential building is defying gravity. The modern style captures a feeling of strength, freedom and ingenuity. We have designed a number of modern farmhouses and other residential buildings, where modern architecture is juxtaposed with country life.

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PICASSO HOUSE - Modern Home on the Slopes of the Helderberg Mountain

This stunning home clings to the side of the mountain placed on diagonal steel columns that enhance the feeling that the building is floating. The bottom floor seems to peel away from the rest of the structure - creating a highly memorable impression.

BPAS

CURRO SOMERSET WEST SITARI ESTATE - BY BPAS ARCHITECTS

Do they understand the latest trends, or did they invent them? The use of high contrasting white vs dark charcoal is the signature of this firm, and they execute it immaculately. For more designs of Cape vernacular homes visit PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN which has many great images.

EBEN RALL AND ASSOCIATES

FRENCH CHATEAUX BY EBEN RALL AND ASSOCIATES

Executing a classical style with proportion and grace is much harder than it looks - when top architects make it seem so effortless. For more country building designs by custom home architects view ARCHITECTCAPETOWN by clicking on the link.

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BEVERLEY HUI ARCHITECTS

CONTEMPORARY FARMHOSUE at Reditus Winery, Stellenbosch

This home was designed to enjoy breathtaking views of the Stellenbosch winelands, while taking into account energy saving considerations for the fenestration. Originally winning its awards for its prowess with Cape vernacular architecture this firm has proven its command of the modern architectural language. For other architectural projects by this Cape Town home architect view ARCHITECTCAPETOWN which continues to design contemporary houses on farms in various styles.



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AVNA

TOPAZ APARTMENTS - STRAND


Focusing more on the luxury high rise apartment market, AVNA continues to astound with breathtaking designs such as TOPAZ on strand. For more modernist architecture cape in town click on the highlighted link.

CAPE VERNACULAR STYLE

MELHERBE RUST ARCHITECTS

THE OLD LIGHTHOUSE AT CAPE POINT

The Cape Vernacular style is distinguished by truncated eaves, fascias, and vertical windows. The roof consists of chromadek metal sheeting, while stone accents, shutters, and double-volume windows enhance the aesthetic appeal of this residential structure. An exemplary manifestation of the style is located at La Motte, where the restaurant and tourist facility were constructed to complement the existing farmhouse. It was conceived by Johann Malherbe Architects located in Paarl.

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THE MODERN CAPE DUTCH STYLE

CLUB HOUSE AT CROYDON VINEYARD ESTATE

CROYDON CLUB HOUSE - designed by Van Biljon Barnardo Architects (Pty) Ltd.

Similar to heritage Cape Dutch buildings, the white walls, symmetrical façades, and window proportions remain consistent, along with the prominence of the central gable. All plaster band embellishments have been eliminated, the curves on the gables have been substituted with straight lines, and the window material may be aluminum rather than wood. The thatch roof is substituted with sheet metal. The outcome is an impressive structure that maintains its residential proportions. This exemplary representation of the style has been exquisitely crafted by Van Biljon Barnardo Architects. More information at ARCHITECTCAPETOWN on the Cape Dutch houses of Franschhoek.

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VAN BILJON VISSER ARCHITECTS

Main edifice of Tokara wine estate. This picturesque property contains the winery and cellars. It is one of the early public edifices in the Cape vernacular style, featuring a robust foundation with top components constructed of steel. This edifice is accessible to the public and serves as a tourist attraction in Stellenbosch.

HOUSE MALTMAN

DESIGNED BY BEVERLEY HUI ARCHITECTS

The residence was created in an L-shape, deviating from the conventional H-shape or U-shape typical of such architectural styles. This was due to the spectacular vistas of Simonsberg to the North and Stellenbosch Mountain to the East, with the aim of keeping these views unimpeded from the main garden. The double-height spaces were highlighted with dark-stained open trusses to emphasize the truss rhythm. The gables were entirely straight and devoid of decoration, embodying the definitive modernist Cape Dutch design that is now as characteristic of the Cape as the old manor homes scattered throughout the Winelands.

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CALA MOLLER ARGITEK

HOUSE MARAIS IN DE ZALZE WINELANDS GOLF ESTATE

This dynamic firm designed numerous Cape Vernacular style homes for the luxury sector in Golf Estates in the Cape Winelands, among various other developments.

CAPE DUTCH ARCHITECTURE CHARACTERISTICS

HISTORICAL SNAPSHOT

DA GAMA'S CROSS - MONUMENT

Similar to the Diaz cross, the Portuguese government erected another monument to honor Vasco Da Gama's 1497 trip to the Cape. The two crosses, aligned with the Diaz cross, guide mariners to the Whittle Rock shipping yard in False Bay. The Da Gama monument displays a shield imprinted on its upper section. The two trips of the Portuguese navigators somewhat preceded the arrival of the Dutch settlers in the region, as well as its designation as a supply depot for expeditions to the East. Da Gama was the first navigator to navigate the route from Europe to the East. His trip transpired from 1497 to 1499, including a duration of two years.

On 20 May 1498, after decades of nautical efforts to reach the Indies, which led to the loss of thousands of lives and several ships due to wrecks and attacks, da Gama arrived in Kozhikode. The economy of the Portuguese Empire, previously dependent on North and coastal West Africa, thrived due to unrestricted access to the Indian spice trade. Initially, the principal spices brought from Southeast Asia were pepper and cinnamon; however, they were subsequently joined by additional commodities, all of which were unknown to Europe. Portugal had a market monopoly on several commodities for numerous decades. It was not until a century later that other European nations could contest Portugal's monopoly and naval dominance over the Cape Route.

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FRENCH STYLE

THE PALLADIAN VILLA

THE ELEGANCE OF THE FRENCH STYLE

The fountains and collonades capture the dignity of the French Style at this elegant home in Val de vie, South Africa. Designed by Cape Vernacular and French architecture specialist Beverley Hui - see: ARCHITECTCAPETOWN .

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THE POLO HOUSE

THE POLO HOUSE OVERLOOKING THE POLO FIELDS OF VAL DE VIE

The house was designed as a triptych, and these three are in turn segmented by the three windows or three doors. The symmetry achieved is stately, making the house stand grandly overlooking its magnificent views. The architect was Beverley Hui.

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BERGSTREME

THE SPACIOUS DWELLING

The architects designed numerous grand homes in Val de Vie in an almost Tuscan version of French.

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COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTS

DHK ARCHITECTS

THE FUTURISTIC BUILDING OF THE CAPITEC HEADQUARTERS

The building's expansive, curving horizontal lines impart a futuristic elegance while ensuring adequate shading for the windows to meet energy efficiency standards. The design was finalized by DHK in 2018, and the construction of the skyscraper was completed in 2020. Region: 21,500 meters Quantity Surveyor: De Leeuw Principal Contractor: WBHO Project Manager: SIP Project Managers.


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