Contemporary Meets Industrial Holiday Home

This holiday home in South Africa is a unique placed with a storng connection to nature

This holiday home in South Africa is a unique placed with a storng connection to nature

The owners of this house have been living on the site for 5 years to think over what relationship with nature they want and which ways the views are more amazing. Of course, after such a period the home should have been marvelous and it is! Architects from SAOTA made the owners’ dreams and wishes come true.

The architecture of the house is clean and robust and the materials employed are chosen for their ability to withstand time and for their versatility. The building faces north to make the most out of sunlight and the views. All the outdoor spaces are sheltered and framed by roof extensions and columns due to the harsh coastal climate.

The interiors also got some unique features, for example, the difference in floor level between the social spaces, the presence of full-height windows and sliding glass doors which capture the views. The overall decor is contemporary meets modern and it looks perfectly tailored to create a harmonious and non-boring look. The color palette is rather neutral but with generous touches of graphite and light grey and brown for an earthy look.

The interest is brought not only with catchy furniture or art but also with textural materials used in decor: brick, metal, concrete, leather and so on. Moroccan rugs, terrazzo floors, and designer furniture add a more personalized feel to the spaces.

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There's much glazing to capture the views and make maximum of sunlight

There's much glazing to capture the views and make maximum of sunlight

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Most of spaces can be fully opened to nature, there's a very close relationship

Most of spaces can be fully opened to nature, there's a very close relationship

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All the outdoor spaces are roofed and framed due to the harsh coastal climate

All the outdoor spaces are roofed and framed due to the harsh coastal climate

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The interiors show off cool minimalist meets industrial decor and catchy materials

The interiors show off cool minimalist meets industrial decor and catchy materials

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The kitchen and lounge are closely connected and are opened to the terrace

The kitchen and lounge are closely connected and are opened to the terrace

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A slight difference between the floor levels divides the spaces but very delicately

A slight difference between the floor levels divides the spaces but very delicately

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There's a colorful hearth and full height windows everywhere for a gorgeous look

There's a colorful hearth and full height windows everywhere for a gorgeous look

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The kitchen features grey cabinets and firewood storage

The kitchen features grey cabinets and firewood storage

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The dining area is located by the window and there's an oversized artwork

The dining area is located by the window and there's an oversized artwork

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The master bedroom features a tall platform bed and floating nightstands plus gorgeous views

The master bedroom features a tall platform bed and floating nightstands plus gorgeous views

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Panorama windows and sliding glass doors make this bedroom very special and conenct it to nature

Panorama windows and sliding glass doors make this bedroom very special and conenct it to nature

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Even the bathrooms frame some really beautiful views of the river and the distant mountains

Even the bathrooms frame some really beautiful views of the river and the distant mountains

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White wooden slabs and a stone sink stand create an elegant and modern feel

White wooden slabs and a stone sink stand create an elegant and modern feel

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