CAPE TOWN
ARCHITECTS
DUTCH STYLES
SOUTH AFRICA
THE CAPE DUTCH STYLE
ARCHITECTCAPETOWN to see other buildings similar to this one.
MODERN SHOPPING CENTRES
For large shopping centre type developments such at the beautiful SANCTUARY just outside of Cape Town, go to CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR and be amazed out the high level of architecture in South Africa.
FRENCH STYLE
The French style is characterized by tall windows and doors with a few mullions but not too many, and attention to detail on the balustrades. See ARCHITECTCOMPANIESCAPETOWN for great photos of such ironwork designs.
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
90% of new home designs are now in the contemporary style - and the word means "current-day" so that is to be expected. Read more about it at TOP-ARCHITECTS where inspiration abounds.
FRENCH PROVENCE STYLE
This is a particular version of the French style that is inspired by the shuttered farm buildings on the South of France. Lavender is the best plant for the garden. Go to ARCHITECTCAPETOWN to read more about this house in Val de Vie, Paarl.
If you are interested in house designs by other architects in Cape Town, you might like PLOTSFORSALECAPETOWN which has plenty of great photos.
MODERN OFFICES
For bigger commercial and office park developments by leading South African architects, visit
GLITZYMAGAZINE to see more examples.
MODERN CAPE DUTCH STYLE
This is an semi-modern style that is on the rise in popularity, and oringinated on lifestyle estates in Cape Town - no-one knowns quite when, how and by whom. See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more information.
CAPE VERNACULAR STYLE
This is almost the same as the Modern Cape Dutch style but with clipped eaves rather than gable. It is a very cost effective but charming building style making it popular with the Cape middle class.
View CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR to see more examples.
TIMBER CLAD HOMES
Although timber construction is not popular in South Africa, cladding with timber is a great way to introduce a quality new texture. Visit RESIDENTIAL-ARCHITECTS for more ideas. If you are interested in the Cape Vernacular style shown here, or even the more official historical Cape Dutch style, go ahead and click the link for ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH to view more.
LUXURY APARTMENTS
The luxury apartment is an important component to property developments along the beautiful beachfronts of Cape Town, got to visit
GLOSSY- MAGAZINE to view other images.
CURVED CONTEMPORARY HOUSES
Truly contemporary style homes should really incorporate some curves, since straight modernism is older than most people's great grandparents. Visit CAPEGLOSSY for more information on curvaceous designs such as this one, or if you want too see more designs in other styles on dream homes visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN to view more.