Anodized Bronze Screens Create A Unique Look For This New South African House

January 23, 2018

SAOTA and ARRCC have completed a new modern house in La Lucia, South Africa, that has bronzed anodized aluminium sliding screens on its facade. #ModernHouse #SwimmingPool

Photography by Karl Beath

 

Architecture firm SAOTA, together with interior design firm ARRCC, have completed a new house in La Lucia, South Africa, that has anodized bronzed aluminium sliding screens to create a unique appearance and protect the house from wind, rain, and sun.

 

SAOTA and ARRCC have completed a new modern house in La Lucia, South Africa, that has bronzed anodized aluminium sliding screens on its facade. #ModernHouse #Screens #Architecture

Photography by Karl Beath

Upon arrival at the home, there are two milkwood trees that flanking the entrance, and a floating timber step platform and pergola lead towards the front door.


Upon arrival at to this modern house, there are two milkwood trees that flanking the entrance, and a floating timber step platform and pergola lead towards the front door. #FloatingSteps #WoodSteps #Landscaping

Photography by Karl Beath

Inside, there’s a double-volume entry hallway and aligned timber slat clad ceilings drawing the eye to the seascape ahead.


Inside this modern house, there's a double-volume entry hallway and aligned timber slat clad ceilings drawing the eye to the seascape ahead. #Entryway #Stairs

Photography by Karl Beath

In the living room, sand-colored polished concrete floors, bleached timber, natural leathers and grey linens are anchored by soft neutrals and countered with touches of charcoal, teal and azure.


In this modern living room, sand-colored polished concrete floors, bleached timber, natural leathers and grey linens are anchored by soft neutrals and countered with touches of charcoal, teal and azure. #LivingRoom #InteriorDesign

Photography by Karl Beath

A sliding glass wall can be opened to create an indoor/outdoor living environment. On the terrace, there’s a secondary living room and dining area. The decorative screens provide shade and an artistic touch to the space.


A sliding glass wall can be opened to create an indoor/outdoor living environment for this modern house. On the terrace, there's a secondary living room and dining area. The decorative screens provide shade and an artistic touch to the space. #OutdoorLiving #DecorativeScreens

Photography by Karl Beath

The decorative screens can slide open to expose the outdoor living spaces to the view, the pool and surrounding deck.


The decorative screens on this modern house can slide open to expose the living spaces to the view, the pool and surrounding deck. #Screens #SwimmingPool

Photography by Karl Beath

Back inside, and there’s a small interior garden filled with lush plants.


This modern house has a small interior garden filled with lush plants. #Landscaping #Interiors #Garden

Photography by Karl Beath

Concrete stairs that match the floor throughout the interior lead to the second floor of the home.


These concrete stairs that match the floor throughout the interior lead to the second floor of the home. #ConcreteStairs #Staircase

Photography by Karl Beath

In the master bedroom, there’s a fireplace and a sitting area that create a calm and cozy environment. Outside on the balcony there’s a second sitting area.


In this modern master bedroom, there's a fireplace and a sitting area that create a calm and cozy environment. Outside on the balcony there's a second sitting area. #MasterBedroom #Fireplace

Photography by Karl Beath

In the master bathroom, there’s a long vanity and a white freestanding bathtub that looks out onto the balcony through floor-to-ceiling windows.


In this modern master bathroom, there's a long vanity and a white freestanding bathtub that looks out onto the balcony through floor-to-ceiling windows. #MasterBathroom

Photography by Karl Beath | Architects: SAOTA | Interior Design: ARRCC | Project Team: Phillip Ohlmesdahl, Stefan Antoni and Patrick Ferguson.