1. GROOT CONSTANTIA
The farm was first established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel (After which Stellenbosch and Simonsberg are named). The plan is in a u-shape with iregular wings and the gable is in the late Dutch Renaissance style. The building was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1925. It was restored under architect Franklin Kendall. In 1984 is was declared a national monument.
2. TOKAI FARMSTEAD
This farmhouse is located on Reditus wine and olive farm in Devon Valley near Stellenbosch and was designed in a contemporary style.
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3. BOSHOF GATEWAY
The Boshof gateway dates from the late 1800's and was erected as the entranceway to the Boshof farm. The gates are a central feature of the Cape Dutch style and this is one of the oldest and most impressive examples. Cape Malay slaves were responsbile for the beautiful plaster work on the gates. It became a national monument in 1941.
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4. ZEVENWACHT
A 30min drive from Cape Town, in the suburbs of Kuilsriver, lies the stunning home of Zevenwacht. With the vineyards in the backround and reflecting in a natural lake, this is special location on the planet.
ARCHITECTURE STYLES
MODERN FRENCH
Classic styles that have been updated with contemporary materials provide some of the most interesting styles of our day.
MODERNISM
A strong and practical style that always looks great, contemporary design requires a good sense of aesthetic balance.
CAPE DUTCH
A longing for rootedness to the lands and permanence in our technology dominated world has lead to a rise in interest in traditional styles, the Cape Dutch style being particulary endemic to South Africa.
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MODERN CAPE DUTCH
By straightening the gables of traditional Cape Dutch buildigns, the Modern Cape Dutch style arose. No-one knows who designed these first, but Denis Moss architects was one of the originals to embrace the style.
BUITENVERWACHTING
This stunning farmhouse is located right next to the famous Groot Constantia yet it is less well known despite being more beautiful.
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MEERLUST
Also very near to Kuilsrive, Meerlust is a shiny white buildign set amidst an ardent green farm. Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more pics of Cape Dutch housese.
