MODERN STYLEModern style homes are winners with any client, architects need only be careful to keep to a design strategy to avoid ugly buildings.
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Cape Dutch Style
L'ArborieThe Cape Dutch style is the most unique style in South Africa, and you can read much more about it at ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH . Remember that a modern design you can see anywhere in the world, but a good version of this you can only see in the Fairest Cape. Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more house styles in SA.
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BoschendalThis is one of the easiest buildings for tourists to see because it is a Museum on the way from Stellenbosch to Franschhoek. Visit PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN to see more residential buildings in the area.
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SpierWe selected this building from many Cape Dutch homes because of its orange color. For more unusual buildings in the style see CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR to view other magazine type articles.
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Luxury HotelsNumerous cutting-edge luxury hotels have been built in Cape Town and Century City over the last two decades. Go to ARCHITECTCOMPANIESCAPETOWN for more stunning examples such as the Marriot hotel designed by Vivid architects shown here. You might also like TOP-ARCHITECTS, which has other great images.
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Cape Vernacular StyleCourtesy of ARCHITECTCAPETOWN, a central courtyard is a great way to connect disparate parts of a building design such as this one in House Wood that is located in Somerset West. Also see RESIDENTIAL-ARCHITECTS where there are more fantastic ideas.
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MODERN HOMESIn contrast to House Wood, House Reditus is a straight edged modern design. New energy regulations stipulated that there should be shading devices over the windows, and these were integral to the design. Go to
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More Residential Designs
Free Standing BathsThis white free-standing bath makes a sculptural statement in front of the riven stone backdrop. Visit GLOSSY-MGAZINE for more interiors.
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Cape Dutch FarmhousesThe gable is an opportunity to introduce a lot of curves to a design without incurring great expense and inconvenience. Visit
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Trendy BasinsThese basins stand on top of the countertops and the taps are on the sides. The effect is very refreshing. Visit CAPEGLOSSY for similar designs.
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FRENCH STYLEThe Polo House is based on the French Style and was designed by Beverley Hui architect. Go to PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN for more fresh designs by this and other architects in Cape Town and Somerset West. See also ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more dream homes.
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More Residential Architecture
Darling TowersCharcoal was a daring color choice for this traditional Cape Dutch house in Darling. See TOP-ARCHITECTS where you will find other photos like this one. Or alternatively, to see more homes in other South African house styles, click on GLITZYMAGAZINE for fresh inspiration.
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De ZalzeThis can be regarded as a modern cape dutch style home which is similar to the traditional type but with straight gables. Go to PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN for more such architecture. Remember that these homes are also less symmetrical than their heritage counterparts. You might like TOP-ARCHITECTS if you enjoyed this photo.
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Hageland EstateThe modern style can be very cost effective, because of the straight lines and lack of plasterbands. Visit TOP-ARCHITECTS for more fresh design ideas. Furthermore, should you with to see what leading architects are doing in terms of home design you can click on PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN.
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