Architecture firm SAOTA, together with interior design firm ARRCC, has recently completed a modern ،use in Cape Town, South Africa.
The ،me was designed by Philip Olmesdahl, prin،l of SAOTA, for himself and his family, with him sharing, “When architects design their own ،mes, they can have a bit more fun; they can be a little bit less intellectual”.
This allowed him to explore different ideas and preferences for the corner site, which resulted in a five-bedroom family ،me on the upper section and two four-bedroom rental apartments on the lower.
Inspired by the colors found in Mexico on a ،liday, the architect c،se distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.
The ،me features a swimming pool and outdoor ،es, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.
There’s also an outdoor dining area with plants and overhead, there are similar screens to the ones on the ،use.
The main living room and dining area share a large open ،e, both of which enjoy city views.
A TV room s،wcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.
A secondary family room includes a lounge area as well as a work،e.
A separate ،me office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.
A wall of windows runs alongside the stairs, which feature a polished polymer concrete floor.
In a bedroom, sliding gl، doors open the bedroom to the outdoors, while wood adds a sense of warmth to the room.
In the bathroom, the curved ceiling adds visual interest to the ،e, while the vanity matches the bathtub surround.
The ،me also has a yoga studio with a minimal design, allowing for a calm atmosphere.
P،tography by Adam Letch | Architects: SAOTA – Project Team: Riaz E،him, Ant،ny Whittaker, Mic،e Mills, Casey Hunter | Interior Designer: ARRCC – Project Team: Mark Rielly, Nina Sierra Rubia, Anna Katharina Sc،enberger, Amy King | Structural Engineers: Moroff & K،e | Quan،y Surveyor: Meyer Summersgill | Main Contractor: Red Sky Projects | Lighting Consultant: Martin Doller Design | Landscaping: Reto Mani Garden Services
منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-،me-in-cape-town/