Sturdy ‘Abod’ Prefab Structures For $6,000 Housing
Posted 34 days ago by rachel
There are so many reasons to have great prefab housing for those in need, and in lower-income areas. While it’s not drywall and foundation based, these homes come compact and easy to deliver with simple installation instructions. With Abod homes able to reach the far corners of the world and people who need it most, this…
South African Wine Tasting Valley Estate
Posted 41 days ago by rachel
Winery designs here in California tend to be on the more “Tuscan inspired” train of thought, while wine tasting rooms and wineries around the world are more open to the contemporary, bright overall sleek feelings that can be seen popping up. South Africa‘s “Maison Estate” winery and tasting room welcomes the stark white of the architecture…
Contemporary Nico van der Meulen Stunner
Posted 50 days ago by rachel
South Africa’s premier contemporary architects, Nico van der Meulen, have a vast portfolio and creative minds in their catalog. It’s no surprise that the Tsi Mooikloof residence is a product of the architectural collective, and their ingenuity and originality shines through in this space. Tsi Mooikloof features a plethora of materials, finishes, intersections, and features. From…
Dynamic Lotheringen House, South Africa
Posted 107 days ago by rachel
Reminiscent of a barn, the Lotheringen House in South Africa is a cool contemporary space that exudes a dynamic sensibility unlike any other. Designed by Emilio Eftychis, this South African home was crafted with the interplay of spaces in mind. It’s multifaceted and multi-storied with a great transition between indoors and out. Built in a type…
Contemporary Cape Town First Crescent Bay Home
Posted 127 days ago by rachel
South Africa comes with some of the most beautiful, untouched land– and when you’re living amongst it all, there’s no way that you can’t take advantage of the views. This completely glazed home by Saota Architects sits along the edge of the Crescent Bay. The overall layout of this home is quite open with plenty of…
Warm Cape Town Home by Site Interior Design
Posted 132 days ago by rachel
The Hove Road home in Cape Town South Africa really feels warm, inviting and really well put together all thanks to Site Interior Design. With a new construction home all finished– the residents needed to put a comfortable and stylish flair on the interior of their space. The outcome is a cozy multi-level home that’s filled…
Barefoot Luxury South African Home by AA Interiors
Posted 257 days ago by rachel
When you’re really going all out and designing your own personal home from the ground up, choices that seem so simple to most become daunting tasks that require a multitude of other decisions based on the route taken. This young family’s house in the South African Pearl Valley Golf Estate is of new construction, and they…
South African ‘Cove 3′ by SAOTA Design
Posted 266 days ago by rachel
There’s nothing like a waterfront home on the cliffs. Make that on the cliffs of South Africa and you’ve got an irreplaceable piece of heaven. SAOTA Design paired with Antoni Associates to complete this gorgeous and expansive home that’s both open to the elements and provides a warm home-like feeling. Wood siding, industrial metal and glazed…
Gorgeous Natural Westcliff Pavilion In South Africa
Posted 302 days ago by rachel
Juxtaposition of the contemporary and natural can tend to get lost within one of the two design elements and styles– but it’s a heavenly treat when there’s a home such as this Westcliff house that gets the combination just right. Silvio Rech Lesley Carstens Architecture and Interiors tackled the task of “sucking nature in” and they even…
Stunning Pops of Color In This South African Home
Posted 308 days ago by rachel
The Ber House is located in South Africa, and though it is amidst all of the nature and animals that could possibly be roaming free– the color palette remained relatively simple with the exception of the bright yellow pops that are dispersed throughout the space. Nico van der Meulen Architects saw this project through, and it…
