The original old stone house that was nestled amongst the trees and tucked into a rocky sea cove, was transformed by GASS architects into a modern and elegant home which still celebrates the charm of the original cottage.

The original single storey building was demolished and a new modern double storey constructed in its place. This environmentally friendly home included Overhanging eaves, timber shade screens, low energy systems, an eco-pool, and a specially engineered seawall.

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The original thatch-roofed home was lost in the 2019 Betty’s Bay wild-fire. We were contracted to rebuild a modern home within the footprint of the original house. Architect Alistair Drummond and the client’s aim was to maximize the light and views in each of the rooms. Situated right on the rocky shore, this was easily achieved by introducing large picture windows and doors on the seaside, while strategically positioning high-level windows to frame the spectacular mountains that loom in the back. Hardwood screens and wall cladding were used as a features throughout the house. The external timber screens, while aesthetically pleasing, serve well as baboon barriers, while still allowing the cool sea breeze to drift through the house unimpeded.

This minimalist home, designed by Geoff George, stands out with its clean elegance. The combination of white, wood, with some splashes of grey, makes it look cozy and inviting - despite its simple design elements. The Siberian larch-wood floors, windows, doors and screens add not only warmth, but definition to the home. Externally the house settles very comfortably into the natural topography and vegetation.

The brief for this project was to build steel-frame, aluminium & timber cottage on the crest of a prestine coastal dune. The house-for-two consists of a central open plan lounge, kitchen dining room, with a sumptuous master bedroom on one side, and a luxurious art studio on the other. On the south side; full advantage has been taken of the panoramic views down to the beach, while on the north side the focus is on the looming, yet spectacular mountains. Justin, the architect, created attractive yet functional timber screens on the sunny north side of the cottage - which allows privacy and protection from the road, while still allowing the occupants the option of opening all the sliding doors and feeling at one with the ocean breeze and the environment.

A new residence positioned on a private beach on Seafarm private nature reserve. This modern, lock-up-and-go home was designed as a summer home for a young Swedish family. Top of the range aluminium security shutters, doors and windows open up onto the coastal garden and allow in lots of light and fresh salt air.

Located right on Silversands beach, this grand old home and separate cottage were in need of a renovation which encompassed some re-organisation of the internal spaces of the main house, additional accommodation and new services and finishes throughout. The oversized sliding doors and large windows allow the sunshine in and has transformed the ambiance of the home completely. The sliding screens are a wonderful addition which allow free-flow of the sea breeze and offer variable degrees of relief from the setting sun when needed.