Montrose House, a Remarkable Stunning Project in Cape Town by SAOTA

Date of Publishing: August 8, 2021

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Montrose House designed by SAOTA, is a modern villa located in the Bishopscourt, small residential suburb in the southern Cape Town in South Africa. It is a large open modern villa offering beautiful views everywhere one sight can reach. The clients’ brief had a few specific requirements; orientation towards the Constantia Valley and distant False Bay, and the dramatic views up the mountains above Kirstenbosch were essential, as was the emphasis on developing the site to maximise the garden and lawn area.

Following the brief the driveway relocated to the southern boundary of the site to allow this and open up the lawns and the gardens towards the sun and mountain views. There are panoramic vistas towards the South and West from the bedrooms and living rooms. While the pool and terraces located on the North East side, in a courtyard protected from the Southeaster gales by the intersecting linear forms of the house.

In addition to this, the triangular shape of the site, and its elevation above the street and steep incline. Required extensive excavation and retaining. In order to provide a driveway of acceptable gradient, and extensive building platform on one level, and garden terraces all round. Besides, the finishes include: polished granite floors, no carpets, no curtains and the floating feature roof with clerestory lighting. Due to the clients’ preference was towards a slick modernist environment with a definitive northern European flair.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: Montrose House
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Project Year: 2010
Designed by: SAOTA

Montrose House, a Remarkable Stunning Project in Cape Town by SAOTA — While Netletton homes look out on the ocean, Montrose is overlooking green Constantia valley and False Bay coast. The new building’s structure, roosted as it is in a summoning position, was seen from the beginning to be a structure sitting above the yards and the forested valley underneath.

Indeed, the imported light grey granite floor slabs set the tone for a colour palette of cool greys rather than natural browns, a refreshing change from prevailing trends.

The Montrose House Gallery:

Text by the Architects: High on the ridge of Bishopscourt in Cape Town, this unique site resulted from the demolition of an existing house. The site was divided by the existing driveway, which rose steeply from the end of the cul-de-sac below. The new building’s form, perched as it is in a commanding position, was perceived from the outset to be a pavilion overlooking the lawns and the forested valley below.

Photo credit:| Source: SAOTA

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 109 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
– Tel: +27 (0)21 468 4400
– Email: info@saota.com