First Crescent House in Camps Bay, South Africa

• Architects: SAOTA
• Location: Camps Bay, South Africa
• Interior design: Antoni Associates – Mark Rielly, Ashleigh Gilmour
• Project area: 676 m2
• Project year: 2007
• Photographs: Wieland Gleich & Karl Beath

Minimalist and simple in design, the First Crescent House by Saota, located in Camps Bay, South Africa. A double storey house focused on Camps Bay beach, and the views of Lion’s Head in a Northerly direction. There are also great views back to The Twelve Apostles and the Cable Station. The bedrooms are simply arranged to look west towards the great sea views. The living spaces are at the Northern side of the house, and feel like they propel themselves towards the view. All living spaces have a great connection to the covered or uncovered terraces and the interior / exterior space continuation is dramatic. The living spaces are highly transparent to take full advantage of views. The Upstairs & Downstairs are very similar in that each level is fully equipped and independently habitable. The ground floor differs in that it has a self-contained staff suite, only two bedrooms and a water feature which runs the full length of the passage emphasizing the linearity of the house. The First Floor is elevated above the neighbouring houses and can appreciate the 360 degree view.