Project:  Cove 6—Pezula Knysna

Architect:  SAOTA [Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects]

Location:  Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa

Overlooking the open ocean, the Cove 6 Villa is a contemporary tour de force of cinematic architectural staging. The individual spaces of the residence were conceived of as viewing platforms, each offering a unique and precious vantage point for visually consuming the surrounding heathland (fynbos in the local Afrikaans). In keeping with this design imperative, the different interior spaces of the villa unfold along long view lines, never fully closed off or isolated. Even the circulation of the residence is kept open, with a spectacular cantilevered stair connecting the principal levels.

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Images courtesy SAOTA, if you couldn’t tell already

by Peter Levins

posted in editor's pick Money Shot

tagged Cantilevered Stair, concrete, contemporary, Flat Roof, Knysna, Modern, ocean, Oceanfront, pool, residential, SAOTA, south africa, Stair, staircase, Villa, waterfront, Western Cape

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