תכנון וילה בקייפ טאון, דרום אפריקה || פרויקטים

Project Name: Winelands Villa
Project Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Design Architect: ARRCC and SAOTA
Interior Architecture Design Team: Michele Rhoda, Leigh Daniels, Maajidah Sait,Stefan Antoni
Site Architect: Warren Labuschagne
Photographer: Adam Letch

וילה וויינלנד ממוקמת באחוזת ג'נטלמן ב-Val de Vie ב-Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, קונספט של משק קטן יוקרתי לאורך גדות נהר ברג המציע נופים של דרקנשטיין, סימונסברג ופארל, בתוך נוף של אזור פינבוס המשוקם. מה שמנחה את האסתטיקה של האחוזה היא פרשנות עכשווית של ארכיטקטורה עממית של פרובנס וקייפ טאון,  גגות משופעים,קורות עץ חשופים ופלטת חומרים של חיפוי עץ, מחוץ לתריס בטון, ואבן טבעית מקוזזת עם קירות מטויחים לבנים. משרדי האדריכלות ARRCC ו- SAOTA ביקשו לדמיין מחדש בית כפרי עכשווי מעודן עם שפע של מרחב בילוי שיזמין את הסביבה הטבעית שלו פנימה תוך כדי ''חיים בחוץ'' כדי לאפשר חוויה מיטבית במרחב החיצוני של הבית.


Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch

Within this framework, ARRCC refined the original client brief for an H-shaped footprint to create a cruciform arrangement of five overlapping squares: one central square for the living and dining areas with an interlocking square on each corner for the bedrooms, plus one for the kitchen and utilities.The geometry of the floorplan opens the interior to  views in all directions. It also creates sheltered terraces on either side of the central living area so that at any given time, at least one would be sheltered from the prevailing winds. Floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors pocket into the walls so that, when the weather allows, the views “flow” right through the living space as if it were a pavilion. At the same time, it creates a series of green pockets and courtyards around the house, so that it appears “stitched” into the landscape. The high,pitched ceiling creates a grand, double-volume entrance and a lofty interior space for the lounge, which, together with clerestory windows, responds to the vastness of the surrounding landscape.


Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch

Left The double volume arrival area, featuring pitched roofs with concealed lighting detail. Right The arrival areas flows into the main kitchen, and passes the enclosed wine cellar room.
The main kitchen dually flows into the living room area and outdoor section, with 360 views of the surrounding mountains.
Variations in ceiling height balance the proportions with sensitivity to human scale, creating cozier, more intimate spaces within an interconnecting openplan arrangement, resulting in a casually luxurious, flowing sense of interior space. The lounge is centered on a bespoke, hand-chiselled sandstone plinth for the fireplace. Its raw materiality is complemented with simple, natural materials such as timber and screed floors and raw off-shutter concrete. The double-volume entertainment section features a lounge and dining area.


Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch

In other instances, ARRCC intentionally refined the aesthetic requirements. The exposed roof beams are clad in timber in a sleek, modern interpretation of rustic beams and the pitched ceiling has a dynamic, asymmetrical detail near its apex.
The relationship between the living space and entertainment terraces has a resort-like quality, with a floating island over the swimming pool, and a long,elegant canopy that folds down to provide shelter and privacy while framing views of the landscape and sky. Such extensions emphasize the horizontal lines of the architecture and balance the high central volume.The en suite bathroom off the master bedroom is designed to create a sense of unmediated connection with its natural setting. Here, too, the symmetrical design creates a balanced interior that emphasizes the view as a focal point.
While this home remains respectful of the estate guidelines, its complex response to its setting and the client’s lifestyle requirements demonstrates that stylistic limitations need not hamper a rich and unique architectural response.
The main bedroom ensuite is equipped with a freestanding bath, and a symmetrical design, to elevate the exterior facing views.

Photographer: Adam Letch


Children's play pen room. Photographer: Adam Letch


Outdoor entertainment area, accompanied by surrounding mountain views.Photographer: Adam Letch


Floating island over the swimming pool, and a long, elegant canopy that folds down to provide shelter and privacy while framing
views of the landscape and sky. Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch


Photographer: Adam Letch


Credit: Adam Letch