Situated high up on the mountain, in the affluent suburb of Spanish Farm, Somerset West, the house longed for uninterrupted views of Table Mountain & False Bay. The
design intent was to follow the steep slope of the land by tiering the building twice over three levels to achieve a more subtle intervention on the landscape.
The building compromises two simple forms being a block of two levels carved out to create pockets of outdoor views, & a curved loft on the third level, creating a second tier on top to juxtapose form in a subtle manner. The block’s first level contains the arrival & public areas - the entertainment, living, & kitchen spaces. The second level, below, contains 4 bedrooms, a man cave & an outdoor area with a pool & boma, strategically designed to take advantage of the view towards False Bay. The curved loft above the block houses the main suite with a spa gym, as well as a roof garden, used further to soften up the horizon overlooking False Bay.
The building is made of masonry, concrete walls, & concrete roofs. Externally, each of the two forms are treated differently, but are complimentary, with the block being finished with earthy coats & textured plaster, & the curved loft above with a softer timber cladding – all in response to a modern minimal ornamentation approach. Similarly to the external approach, the spaces within the house are driven by simplicity & openness to maintain views from as many vantage points as possible.