A Landscaped Yard Extends The Living Space Of This Modern Home

December 6, 2020
A modern home with a landscaped yard, open floor plan, and home office for two.

Malan Vorster Architecture Interior Design has completed a modern home that’s’ nestled between Devil’s Peak and Signal Hill in Cape Town, South Africa.

Stone and gabion walls with plants are lit up by exterior lighting at the front of this modern home, while wood slats add a natural element on the upper level of the home.

Stone and gabion walls with plants are lit up by exterior lighting at the front of the home, while wood slats add a natural element on the upper level of the home.

A modern home with an upper level that has wood slats and a covered balcony.
A modern house with a concrete and black exterior.

Stepping inside, the entryway is furnished with a wood console table and round mirror.

A modern entryway furnished with a wood console table, artwork, and a round mirror.

The open plan interior includes a spacious living room and dining room, while a couple of steps leads up to the kitchen.

The open plan interior  of this modern home includes a spacious living room and dining room, while a couple of steps leads up to the kitchen.

The kitchen has minimalist cabinets and a double height ceiling with a wall of glass that shows off the mountains in the distance.

A modern kitchen with minimalist cabinets, a high ceiling, and plenty of windows.
A modern kitchen with minimalist cabinets, a high ceiling, and plenty of windows.

The kitchen opens up to the yard, which also a secondary level with a pergola and outdoor lounge, and a swimming pool.

A landscaped yard with an upper level that's dedicated to a swimming pool and pergola.

Back inside, and there’s a wood staircase with black accents that connects the different floors of the home.

A modern wood staircase with black accents.

At the top of the stairs, there’s a dedicated home office with room for two, custom shelving, and a few house plants.

A modern home office with room for two people.

Here’s a look at the floor plan that shows the layout of the home.

The floor plan of a modern multi-story home with landscaped yard.
Photography by Adam Letch | Architect’ Firm: Malan Vorster Architecture, Interior Design | Lead Architects: Pieter Malan, Jan-Heyn Vorster & Peter Urry | Structural Engineer: Design Tech Structural Engineers | Quantity Surveyors: Heinrich Beer Quantity Surveyors | Landscape Designer: Franchesca Watson | Main Contractor: Conruton Construction