HOUT BAY HAVEN | PRIVATE RESIDENCE | CAPE TOWN
A Seamless Blend of Architecture and Nature
On the dramatic slopes of Klein Leeukoppie in Hout Bay, this home offered an opportunity to weave architecture and nature into a singular, grounded experience.
The brief called for more than just a garden, it demanded a living landscape that would soften the contemporary structure and respond to a rugged mountain climate.
Design Challenges
Our Approach
Design Highlights
This project masterfully demonstrated how integrating large natural boulders can not only anchor a garden to a steep slope but also enhance its character, making it feel like a seamless extension of the mountain.
The careful selection and placement of 15 mature trees were pivotal in creating vital wind buffering and summer shade, transforming harsh microclimates into comfortable, usable outdoor spaces.
Ultimately, the design creates a garden that has no clear edges, allowing the architecture to organically emerge from the terrain, embodying a truly site-responsive and timeless aesthetic.
Sustainability in Practice
Installation Timeline
Team
- Architecture: Metropolis
- Development: TTJ Developments
- Landscape Design & Build: Cara Smith Landscape Design
- Stone Sourcing: StoneAge, Klapmuts
- Large Tree Supply: Trees SA
- Stonework & Boulder Supply: Johannes Stone Works
- Irrigation System: Turfmanzi