ARRCC and OKHA recently completed their latest project in Cape Town, South Africa – Parama. The apartment was designed as a blank canvas for the owner’s increasing collection of South African and African art, located near the V&A Waterfront’s Silo Precinct. ARRCC chose to design an unified inner shell rather than a series of individual […] More
dhk Architects has recently completed Parklands College’s ‘Innovation Centre’ situated in Cape Town, South Africa. The centre is designed to accommodate a variety of teaching methods all within an innovative, technology-based environment. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. From the architects: Over the past several years, schools around the world, including […] More
dhk Architects have recently completed 35 Lower Long – a dynamic glass tower with soaring wing-like facade. The tower, developed by Abland Property is intended to invigorate Roggebaai – Cape Town’s growing financial and hospitality precinct. The building design is characterised by a singular sculpted massing which is transformed via dynamic glazed planes that extend […] More
ARRCC recently completed their latest project in Cape Town, South Africa – Horizon Villa. The property had an existing house, which totally under-utilized the site’s fantastic characteristics. The aim was to create an environment where the young family could enjoy an outdoor lifestyle, protected from the prevailing winds whilst still enjoying the views of the […] More
Certain spots across the globe are known for their mesmerising and distinctive architecture. Paris is immediately associated with structures like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. England is known for its historic landmarks such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. Rome’s best-known structures are similarly synonymous with antiquity – the Colosseum for […] More
dhk Architects completely redesigned 32 on Kloof, a heritage building situated along popular Kloof Street in Cape Town. Originally constructed in 1922 by prominent architecture firm Parker & Forsyth for the United Tobacco Companies Limited (UTC), the building once housed the company’s administration department and was one of several buildings that formed UTC’s campus. The […] More
dhk Architects have designed the innovative new headquarters for Capitec Bank, one of the largest banks in Africa. The sinuous three-storey building is clad in white aluminium and features ribbons of fenestration. The architecture is defined by the dynamic interior which has been designed to foster a company culture of creativity, innovation and collaboration with […] More
ARRCC recently completed their latest interior design project in Clifton, Cape Town, South Africa – South Villa. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
OKHA designed these stunning interiors of a lux two-bedroom seaside apartment in a sophisticated contemporary complex designed by SAOTA. Aside from designing the interiors, OKHA also designed the key items of bespoke handmade furniture throughout the apartment. Take a look at the complete story after the jump. More
South African interior architecture and design studio ARRCC designed the new Cheetah Plains game lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve in the Kruger National Park, South Africa. The lodge reinvents traditional safari‐style architecture to create an altogether new experience of nature from within. By combining state‐of‐the‐art sustainable architecture with a pioneering afro‐minimalist aesthetic, Cheetah […] More
SAOTA have recently completed this stunning residence located in Clifton, South Africa. The distinguishing feature of the home is the vertically slatted box that hovers over the terrace. Built out of durable yet lightweight aluminium the finish mimics different tones of bark, creating a wood-like effect. The screens open and close allowing for natural light […] More
dhk Architects designed Axis – an apartment block conceived as a monolith with indentations and cut-outs. The project features 85 luxury apartments and penthouses and commercial and retail space at ground level. Occupying a prominent corner position in growing suburb Century City in Cape Town, the landmark development has been designed to capitalise on enviable […] More