African project
La Belle Vue – South Africa
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Photography by Mickey Hoyle
he house was to provide a place of sanctuary and repose from the
fast paced life of this international executive of African descent.
From its elevated position, the house has spectacular views of
both mountain and ocean which are visible from every aspect
of the house. There are extensive balconies and terraces both at
the front and back of the house and large windows frame the
mountain and sea views from the interior.
The front of the property literally unzips across the entire
front façade allowing direct access from the dining, living,
entertainment and master bedroom to the exterior on both levels.
Although the architecture expresses a modern, almost minimalist aesthetic,
the client wished to express his African heritage through elements of the
interior; subsequently much of the furniture items were custom designed to
subtly articulate an African modernism and luxury.
The OKHA designed three dimensional, sculpted and carved front door was
inspired by traditional African motifs and sculpture and sets the tone for
further contemporary interpretations found throughout the interior.
The ground floor formal lounge area is soothing in its chalky monochromatic
palette, allowing natural light to sculpt and enhance the interior architecture
and stucco walls. The furniture uses strong lines, clean forms and materials
such as etched raw oak, vintage leather, satin brass and granite to create a
timeless elegance.
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