Cape Town-based architects SAOTA have recently completed works on Bellgave, a stunning private residence in Los Angeles. In the design of Bellgave, the architects drew on the modernist precedent established by the Stahl House and other groundbreaking Los Angeles Case Study Houses, reiterating and advancing some of their ground-breaking innovations that shaped the distinctive indoor-outdoor […] More
Bedrock Developers have announced their collaboration with SAOTA in designing a luxury residential 17,000 sqft residence in Paradise Valley, Arizona. With a projected value of over $50 Million, the home has also been shortlisted as a finalist for WAF 2022 (World Architecture Festival). Discover more after the jump. From the architects: Luxury home builder BedBrock […] More
SAOTA recently completed this stunning four-bedroom family home in Miami, South Florida. Located on a prestigious site in Golden Beach, on a narrow strip of land on the banks of the Intracoastal Waterway, the home showcases world-class artwork by artists such as Richard Long, Olafur Eliasson and Nick Cave. Discover more after the jump. More
SAOTA and ARRCC teamed up with ADMARES, a world leader in alternative real estate to create an exclusive series of high-end floating villas to be made available to clients worldwide during 2021.Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
South African architecture firm SAOTA recently completed the Kingsway Tower, a new 15 storey high rise building in Lagos, Nigeria. The building has introduced new architectural ideas to Lagos. By enhancing the streetscape and shared public space around the building, the architects hope that this will be a catalyst for positive change in the city. […] More
SAOTA have recently completed their latest project in Shenzhen, China – the Longcheer Yacht Club. The project was envisioned not just as a new flagship yacht club and hotel, but also as a catalyst to promote yachting culture and encourage public interest in marine sport. Discover more after the jump. More
SAOTA recently completed works on Hillside, a stunning private residence in Los Angeles located immediately above Sunset Boulevard. The home is on a 20 000 square foot estate, featuring 300-degree views over the LA skyline and the city basin below. The design was conceived as more of a self-contained oasis rather than a conventional house. […] More
The restoration of the ensemble of heritage buildings on Buffelsdrift Farm – by SAOTA and Jaco Booyens Architect – won the gold medal at the seventh edition of the International Domus Restoration and Conservation Award in Italy. The award, conceived and promoted by the company FassaS.r.l. and by the University of Ferrara, was announced online […] More
SAOTA have recently completed their first project in Canada. The private residence is set on the banks of Lake Huron and extends the possibilities of the traditional lakeside family retreat through a contemporary architectural approach. SAOTA has taken great care to keep the design unobtrusive and sensitive to its setting, while still making an architectural […] More
South African-based architecture firm SAOTA, recently completed Kirsch Pharma HealthCare’s new factory and headquarters in Wedemark, Germany. The architects approached the project by creating a strong architectural statement and designed a building that stands as a sculptural object in the landscape. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
SAOTA designed this inspiring summer residence located in Saint Tropez, France. This family home is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Mediterranean Riviera architecture. The house is arranged between two rectilinear side wings that embrace a central courtyard. The design of the home maximises the perception of space and generous outdoor covered spaces have been created, […] More
The leading South African architecture firm SAOTA completed its first project in Bali called Uluwatu. This resort-inspired home puts a contemporary spin on local materiality and vernacular architecture. It’s dramatically perched high on a limestone cliff edge, on a large east-west-oriented site that faces the ocean on the eastern side. Take a look at the […] More