Sassen Residence, suit to rural context, respect nature by SALT Architects

Date of Publishing: August 30, 2022

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Architecture Design of Sassen Residence

Description About The Project

Sassen Residence designed by SALT Architects, nestled in a valley next to the Disa River in Town Cape, South Africa. Upon first discussion with the client, the designer agreed that the new dwelling needs to draw from the rural like typology of farm buildings in the area. Whilst still accommodating contemporary needs.

Also, the placement of the house needed to be done in such a way that the feeling of spaciousness of the area is maintained. The house footprint consequently decided to take shape as close as possible to the river without compromising the ecology of the Disa River. Hence, by place the building closer to the south-eastern corner, only one of the other homes on the property is from the new home. Also, by placing it so far back, uninterrupted views of Table Mountain’s Geelklip Buttress and Myburgh Kloof afforded.

Upon establishing the position of the building on the site, placement of the functions could be logically deducted. The car garage, scullery and service yard placed towards the western boundary of the site: closest to the neighboring property. This allowed the plan to open up towards the north and east of the property. The North-Eastern corner is arguably the most important part of the layout. Here the living area opens up via cavity sliding glass doors to an external living area covered by the cantilevering main bedroom above.

A number of design elements refer to the simplicity of an agricultural homestead – basic geometry with a simple palette of materials. In addition to this, the public living areas distinguished from the more private bedrooms. This is done in a two-fold manner: a differentiation in level, and a contrast in material. Besides, white textured plastered walls frame the ground floor level where friends and family can be entertained.

The Architecture Design Project Information:

Project Name: Sassen Residence
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Project Year: 2019
Area: 353 m²
Designed by: SALT Architects

Sassen Residence, suit to rural context, respect nature by SALT Architects

Also, a large green grass surrounded the house offers the airy spaces and natural light for this home.

The upper floor of the Sassen Residence – cladded in black timber – reserved for the bedrooms and a family lounge overlooking the majestic mountains that surround the site.

The dinning area opens to the outdoor with stunning views of nature.

The kitchen of this Sassen Residence included a large island in the center of the room.

The Sassen Residence Gallery:

Text by the Architects: Nestled in a valley next to the Disa River, this virgin plot of land is surrounded by various peaks of Table Mountain National Park in Cape Town, South Africa. The larger area is known as Hout Bay, with the Afrikaans word “hout” meaning wood, referencing the large number of Yellow Wood trees the original Dutch Settlers found in the area when first arriving in the Cape. Also, the area has mostly kept its rural character throughout the development of the greater Cape Town area with some of the larger plots exceeding a hectare in size.

Photo credit: Linda Smal| Source: SALT Architects

For more information about this project; please contact the Architecture firm :
– Add: 7A Beckham St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
– Tel: +27 84 516 7261
– Email: info@saltarchitects.co.za