SAOTA: st leon 10 residence, cape town
the tiered cliff home is the result of a matrix of intersecting planes of various materials, providing privacy and opening views to the distant mountains and ocean.
‘st leon 10 residence’ by SAOTA, cape town, south africaall images courtesy of SAOTA
nested within a steep site enjoying unbelievable views of the 12 apostle mountains, clifton beaches and robben island, the three tiered ‘st leon 10’residence in bantry bay, cape town, by local firm SAOTA creates a dynamic set of spaces that allows for large get togethers or more intimatefamily gatherings. the orthogonal house is characteristically defined by intersecting planes of stone, glass, wood screens, and concrete that definelivable spaces between and dictate levels of transparency. the street entrance contains solid elements for privacy, with an entrance sequence thatdips slightly into the site separating the user from the public realm into the private zone, where a reflecting pool and the convergence of stone into a glass vestibule shaded by a filter of slender wooden planks reveals the main entry. as one makes their way towards the southwestern side of thehome, the true vertical scale reveals itself with another floor below with lounge and bar spilling out onto a wooden deck with an infinity poolvisually combining the nearby ocean and man-made feature. all livable program is organized linearly on the glazed facade offering views and enjoying the privacy of a neighbor-less landscape until the horizon. the interiors, designed by antoni associates maintains a relatively neutral material palette, using the same external textures to highlight internal elements. polished timber floors match the reflective marble and smoothleather furnishings, assuring light-filled spaces enhanced by the wrapping natural scenery.
view from the street at the bottom of the short precipice
approach
entrance
walkway across reflecting pool into the house
doorway
entry sequence
living area with wrap-around window exposing undisturbed views of the ocean
bar and lounge on lower floor
sliding glass panels open the lounge to the exterior pool
transparent wall on the pool gives the effect of swimming in the nearby ocean
jacuzzi inside of the infinity pool
wood deck looking out over the scenery
bar
floor plan / level 0
floor plan / level 1
floor plan / level 2
elevation
elevation
