The building methodology is a mix of post & beam and conventional timber framing. The living area has solid timber elements provide a logical clarity in the structure, with infill panels of either timber frame clad with fibre cement cladding or  glazed elements. With a singular plane roof over the most part of the house, differing floor levels provide hierarchy to the internal spaces. Large opening sliding and sliding folding doors make the most of the rural landscape.

Situated in the Swartland area of the Western Cape, large overhangs serve to protect from the harsh summer sun.

Contractor 

Knysna Timber Homes

Consulting Engineer

Poise Consulting Engineers

Awards

ITFB Silver Award 2012

Published 

Home  January 2014  Nature at it’s best

Plans 

Floor Plan

Elevations