Conceived as a home away from home, the K20 residence rests between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. Infused with mid-century modern influences, the six-bedroom Camps Bay home translates a contemporary aesthetic, grounded in local materiality – a synthesis exemplifying GSQUARED’s architectural language. The granolithic design embraces the conditions of the terrain, creating an eloquent connection to the site.
The villa unfolds gradually, revealing a sanctuary comprising private bedrooms, a gym with a sauna, a wine cellar, an office, and a movie lounge. While the living and entertainment areas face westwards to profit from ocean views, the private spaces are located towards the cooler, shaded mountainside. Every point of the building is connected to vertically-planted courtyards, both above and below ground – offering recurring opportunities to interact with greenery and mountains.
Aging gracefully
The location was integral to the conceptual and technical development of the project. Ensuring that the building is sustainable, durable, and aesthetically sensitive to the local vernacular, GSQUARED crafted each level to embrace north- facing views and shelter against strong south-easterly winds. Situated along a green corridor, the building reflects the natural world with luscious gardens and long green walls.
MEET THE TEAM: Architect & Interior Designers: GSQUARED | Engineer: FHI Consulting Engineers | Quantity Surveyor: Panoptic QS | Build Contractor: Unser Construction
Positioned at the foot of Table Mountain, the external materiality – concrete, granite, and shale stone – forges textural coherence with its surroundings. This is juxtaposed internally with softer oak timber and warmer finishes. Each of these durable materials will age gracefully over time.
Design solutions that fuse perspectives
The home’s form is tailored to integrate GSQUARED’s distinct architectural style and the client’s aspirations. Committed to modern, luxury architecture, GSQUARED has a design philosophy that seeks to unite the client’s vision, their architects’ signature language and the site’s materialities.
SUPPLIERS: Sanware: YourSpace Bathrooms | Ironmongery: Handles Inc | Gym Equipment: Technogym
