1. MODERN FRENCH
Understated design with high levels of detailing create a timeless level of aesthetic class. Shutters and balconies are optional but highly recommended to create a more Provencal feel.See GLITZYMAGAZINE for an overview of the top residential lifestyle estates in Cape Town.
2. TRADITIONAL CAPE DUTCH
The style that South Africa is most famous for, the orginal Cape Dutch farmsteads are found almost exclusively in the Western Cape. Thatch roof, a central gable, and tall vertical sliding sash windows are among the key features. Click on CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for more intersting architecture types for houses in South Africa.
3. MODERN STYLE
The purposeful ommission of cluttering detial such as mouldings and plaster surrounds, creates a feeling of clear thinking and clean lines. Some of the most prestigeous homes around the country are being built it this style today. Not even regarded as a style by some architects it is considered beyond style. See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more about Cape Vernacular architecture.
4. VICTORIAN
Victorian style homes are distinguished by their light walls, high pitched metal roof, and bay windows. The ironwork around the columns and balustrades is used as an opportunity for intricate detailing. See GLITZYMAGAZINE for more examples of modern house design in the area.
5. TUDOR
A style originating in Germany, the diagonal wooden beams are distinctive and had the original purpose of strengthening the wooden frame. The houses in South Africa are actually built of brick but retain these stylistic features. Also note the steep roof usually of clay tiles. Visit CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for stunning architecture attractions in Cape Town.
6. NOTTINGHAM TUDOR
Similar to the Tudor style but with less emphasis on the bracing beams, the half-hipped roof becomes the distinguishing element. The roofs are usually black or red tiled shingles. Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for another innovative architect in Cape Town. in this style.
7. ENGLISH COUNTRY
A quintessential residential style, the English country style is typified by steep roofs vertical windows, and in this Africanised example... thatch roof.Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more information about another versatile Cape Town architect designing in this style.
8. CAPE DUTCH REVIVAL
Modern interpretations of the Cape Dutch style that harken back to a bygone era, unlike the Cape vernacular style, the curved gable is retained but the thatch roof is usually changed to tiles.Click on CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR to view more about residential architects in the Cape Town region.
9. CONTEMPORARY
At the cutting edge of modernity... boxlike forms are transformed through twisting stretching or other methods, which may be regarded as the contemporary style. This house was photographed in the prestigeous Olive Estate on the slopes of the Helderberg.Click on CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for more intersting architecture types for houses in South Africa.
STYLE FEATURES
What are some of the distinguishing features of these aforementioned building styles? View TOP-ARCHITECTS for more on residential architecture in South Africa.
CLIPPED EAVES
The style is certainly characterised by the lack of eaves overhangs creating a neat and refreshing domestic pitch roofed style.
Visit ArchitectCapeTown for more information about another versitile Cape Town architect designing in this style.
FRAMELESS BALUSTRADES
By using frameless balustrades the impression is created of large forms that span great widths and heights without any interuption from practical necessities. This house seen on the slopes of Helderberg mountain. See also ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more luxury homes by a Cape Town architect.
CHIMNEY TURRETS
The curved walls enveloping tall white chimney turrets create a memeorable impression which was very popular in the 80's and 90's and remains a great residential style.
View the page on upmarket cape town architects for more designers in this bustling city of South Africa.
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10. CAPE VERNACULAR
The curved gables of the traditional style have been made straight, and other decorative elaborations have been eliminated, while retaining the pitch roof which distinguishes it from modern buildings.
See for award for house on Polo Field in french style designed by Cape Town architect Beverley Hui.
11. TUSCAN
An Italian style with 30 degree pitched roofs typically or warm coloured clay shingles. The walls may be painted mustard or yellow. Windows and doors are typically of timber and varnished to bring the best out of the wood.
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12. SPANISH
Low angles pitched roofs often in one direction only, with high often curved parapets with lightly arched openings are key characteristics.
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