Finest Homes – Season 5

South African home design and architecture has truly come into its own; bland imitations have made way for modern masterpieces and character-filled design. The Home Channel, DStv channel 176, brings you a brand-new season of Finest Homes, where we explore these creations, talking to the visionaries who are bringing them to life, as well as the people who live in them. Journey with us as we are taken through the spaces, showcasing architecture, interior design, and landscape design; discover valuable tips and ideas offered up by local experts, and recreate some of these looks in your own home. 

Episode 10

We’re visiting a magnificent property on the southern slopes of Table Mountain. A house designed to compliment, instead of compete with its natural surroundings, we speak to interior designer Liam Mooney and landscape designer Carrie Latimer, about their roles in bringing this project to life.  

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Episode 9

We visit beautiful Camps Bay, where our feature house enjoys magnificent views of Lions Head and the Atlantic Ocean. A project from the drawing board of GSquared Architects, we meet with Renato Graca who guides us through this noteworthy home.  

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Renato Graca of GSQUARED Architecture studio (@gsquared_architects)  

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Episode 8

We visit a house in Clifton that is nestled into the mountain, while enjoying spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s a house that was designed with understanding and foresight, making the most of every square meter.  

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Episode 7

We visit the picturesque Overberg town of Greyton. A town layered in trees, streams, and mountain views; it is also the setting for our feature home. A barn style home that speaks to a country aesthetic, the house enjoyed architectural and interior updates by designer Hendre Bloem.  

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Episode 6

We’re visiting a house in a tree-lined estate in Somerset West. A project that required less kitchens, more bedrooms, and a general update to the interior design. The creatives called in to transform and elevate the space was interior design studio, The Mood Collectives.  

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Episode 5

We visit a modern coastal property in the beautiful Camps Bay, created by GSQUARED architecture studio. With mountain and sea views in abundance, it boasts a layered design that not only withstands, but also celebrates the natural elements.  

Episode Guest:  

Renato Graca of GSQUARED (@gsquared_architects)   

Overview

Episode 4

The city of Cape Town is an ever-evolving hub of development, with historically significant areas enjoying carefully considered updates. This feature home is a modern, concrete masterpiece designed by TEAM Architects. A penthouse overlooking the city bowl that acts as a canvas for its art hound owner.  

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Episode 3

Cape Town is a melting pot of different cultures and offerings. While the city is constantly evolving, there are plenty of historically rich pockets that still pay homage to the iconic architecture of yesteryear. This home is a Victorian classic, but with an eye on the future…   

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Episode 2

We visit the tree lined suburb of Higgovale to explore a contemporary mid-century modern house. Nestled into the hillside of Table Mountain, it was the creative genius of architect Werner Lotz and interior designer Jenine Bruce that saw this incredible home come to life.   

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Episode 1

The age old saying of “location location location” rings true to this feature house. Add in spectacular ocean views and considered design and one can’t help label it a “finest home”. A project that enjoyed an overall renovation thanks to Bryce Henderson of Studio BHD, it’s a house that boasts modern simplicity, with an eye on entertaining.   

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