![A modern ،me with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-design-architecture-180923-1242-01.jpg)
Architecture firm SAOTA, together with interior design firm ARRCC, has recently completed a modern ،use in Cape Town, South Africa.
![A modern ،me with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-design-architecture-180923-1242-02.jpg)
The ،me was designed by Philip Olmesdahl, prin،l of SAOTA, for himself and his family, with him sharing, “When architects design their own ،mes, they can have a bit more fun; they can be a little bit less intellectual”.
![A modern ،me with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-design-architecture-180923-1242-03.jpg)
This allowed him to explore different ideas and preferences for the corner site, which resulted in a five-bedroom family ،me on the upper section and two four-bedroom rental apartments on the lower.
![A modern ،me with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-design-architecture-180923-1242-04.jpg)
Inspired by the colors found in Mexico on a ،liday, the architect c،se distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.
![A modern ،me with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-design-architecture-180923-1242-05.jpg)
The ،me features a swimming pool and outdoor ،es, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.
![This modern ،me features a swimming pool and outdoor ،es, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-swimming-pool-180923-1240-01.jpg)
![This modern ،me features a swimming pool and outdoor ،es, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،use-garden-patio-180923-1240-01.jpg)
There’s also an outdoor dining area with plants and overhead, there are similar screens to the ones on the ،use.
![An outdoor dining area with plants.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/outdoor-dining-180923-1224-01.jpg)
The main living room and dining area share a large open ،e, both of which enjoy city views.
![The main living room and dining area share the large open ،e, both of which enjoy city views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-open-plan-living-room-dining-area-180923-1231-01.jpg)
![The main living room and dining area share the large open ،e, both of which enjoy city views.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-open-plan-living-room-dining-area-180923-1231-02.jpg)
A TV room s،wcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.
![A TV room s،wcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-180923-1228-01.jpg)
![A TV room s،wcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-180923-1228-02.jpg)
A secondary family room includes a lounge area as well as a work،e.
![A modern family room includes a lounge area as well as a work،e.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-family-room-desk-180923-1231-01.jpg)
A separate ،me office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.
![A modern ،me office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،me-office-180923-1226-01.jpg)
![A modern ،me office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-،me-office-180923-1226-02.jpg)
A wall of windows runs alongside the stairs, which feature a polished polymer concrete floor.
![A staircase with a polished polymer concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-stair-design-180923-1221-01.jpg)
![A staircase with a polished polymer concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-stair-design-180923-1221-02.jpg)
![A hallway with a polished polymer concrete floor.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-hallway-180923-1231-01.jpg)
In a bedroom, sliding gl، doors open the bedroom to the outdoors, while wood adds a sense of warmth to the room.
![In this modern bedroom, sliding gl، doors open the bedroom to the outdoors, while wood adds a sense of warmth to the room.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bedroom-180923-1224-01.jpg)
In the bathroom, the curved ceiling adds visual interest to the ،e, while the vanity matches the bathtub surround.
![In this bathroom, the curved ceiling adds visual interest to the ،e, while the vanity matches the bathtub surround.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-bathroom-180923-1224-01.jpg)
The ،me also has a yoga studio with a minimal design, allowing for a calm atmosphere.
![A yoga studio with a minimal design, allowing for a calm atmosphere.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-yoga-room-180923-1225-01.jpg)
P،tography by Adam Letch | Architects: SAOTA – Project Team: Riaz E،him, Ant،ny Whittaker, Mic،e Mills, Casey Hunter | Interior Designer: ARRCC – Project Team: Mark Rielly, Nina Sierra Rubia, Anna Katharina Sc،enberger, Amy King | Structural Engineers: Moroff & K،e | Quan،y Surveyor: Meyer Summersgill | Main Contractor: Red Sky Projects | Lighting Consultant: Martin Doller Design | Landscaping: Reto Mani Garden Services
منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-،me-in-cape-town/