Finest Homes – season 4
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 13
In this week’s episode of Finest Homes, we revisit some of the extraordinary properties we had the privilege to explore this season. From coastal homes that toy with the ocean on its doorstep, to houses that make the most of the mountains that surround them, working with slopes and elevations. We also ventured to the Winelands, where design styles varied as much as the wines that are produced in that area. We visited a few apartments that might have been small in scale but profound in their execution.
Episode 12
Today’s finest home is a seafront apartment that came with a brief that challenged the concept of renovation, as its inhabitants are tenants that were looking to create their own finest homes, be it as a short-term rental. To help with this transformation, Dylan Thomaz of Curacion Interior was called in. Armed with years of experience and a plethora of design solutions, Dylan was able to assess the bones of the apartment and offer impactful solutions that would see this apartment updated to a chic, pared back abode.
Episode 11
In today’s episode of Finest Homes. We’re visiting an established estate in the Stellenbosch Winelands that boasts classical cave vernacular architecture. But step inside and you are greeted with a contemporary take that speaks to the owner’s needs to break away from the expected farmhouse esthetic. The architect responsible for this recent update is Frederick Lotter of Lotterhaus design studio.
Episode 10
In today’s episode of Finest Homes. We’re stepping it up a level. And by up, we mean four floors to a finest apartment transformed by architect and interior designer Ivan McCarthy Peens of Meuble Fine Furniture.
Episode 9
Today’s feature house is set in the Heidelberg Basin in the town of Somerset West. A contemporary home that enjoyed a recent update to meet its owner’s needs for a paid back home that ticks all the boxes for comfortable, easy living. The architect responsible for the update is Frederick Lotter of Lotterhaus, a turnkey architecture and interior studio.
Episode 8
In today’s episode of Finest Homes, we visit scenic Clifton on the Atlantic seaboard of Cape Town. Known for its iconic beaches and enviable properties, today’s finest home is situated right above the beach. We’re alos visiting an apartment block that’s been around for decades, but one that houses an apartment that enjoyed a recent renovation, making the most of its location and uninterrupted view.
The creative responsible for this magical transformation of a dated apartment is Bryce Henderson of Studio BHD.
Episode 7
Today’s feature house is hidden between the trees at the base of Table Mountain. A project that boasts a unique design on the exterior with its soft, curved roof lines and tactile materials, it seems to compliment the landscape it sits in rather than fight it. The architect responsible for this incredible design is Macio Miszewski of Van Der Merwe Mizewski Architects in Cape Town.
Episode 6
Today’s finest home is perched at the foot of Table Mountain, in the exclusive tree lined neighbourhood that is Hugo Vale. A recently renovated house that plays host to a young family, the homeowner was actively involved in the update of this project. To complement the changes made to the home, Anna Correia was called in to help transform the interior to the family-oriented home we see here today.
Episode 5
Today’s finest home is set against the breathtaking backdrop of the French mountains. At the end of a tree-lined path, you’ll find a strikingly minimalist farmhouse that plays on the strength of traditional architecture. Upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that this farmhouse is about slow, relaxed living. Combined with the beauty of contemporary design.
Episode 4
Today’s feature home sits in harmony with the beautiful surrounds of Malpas, a west coast town known for its quaint seaside village feel but host impressive architecture and uninterrupted views of an iconic landmark, Table Mountain. Having returned back to South Africa after many years abroad, the owners found an open plot on the edge of the waters where they could envision the new family home.
The architect tasked with designing this dream home and bringing it to life is Renato Graca of G-Squared Architects.
Episode 3
Today’s finest home takes us all the way to the suburb of Scarborough, on the edge of the Cape Point Nature Reserve. A bungalow that was weather beaten over the decades, was calling for a fresh eye to guide it to its owner’s vision of an elevated weekend escape enjoying more than just a lick of paint. The house has enjoyed some esthetic sculpting to give it a defined architectural style that holds hands with a modern Spanish villa.
The designer responsible for this transformation is Jackie Fitzgerald of Story Design Collective.
Episode 2
Today’s feature home is nestled in the lush growth of the Helderberg Basin, overlooking the town of Somerset West. With its tree-lined streets, spectacular mountains and distant sea views, it was the perfect spot for families to build two separate homes that read as one. The architect responsible for this expensive build is Mobasa Mashazhu of G-squared.
As you enter the property, it becomes immediately apparent that the architect has considered the selling points of this property. A glass passage allows visitors to enjoy the far stretching views upon arrival.
Episode 1
Today’s feature home is one that could sit proudly in a Spanish coastal setting but is nestled into the granite boulders that hover above the iconic beaches of Clifton. The creative that meticulously guided this classic villa into the exclusive home it is today is Dylan Thomaz of Curacion Interior. The architecture is paired back with classic white walls and contrasting black accents.
Step inside and you are met with a perfect balance of layered comfort. On the ground floor, two guest bedrooms stand ready for dinner parties that spill over to the next day. Follow the contrasting flooring up the stairs, and you find yourself in an open plan space that enjoys uninterrupted sea views from every corner.
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