This Modern House In South Africa Wraps Around A Central Courtyard

June 25, 2017

 Modern in design, this unique house is situated around a central courtyard.

 

Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) together with OKHA Interiors have designed the De Wet 24 House in South Africa. Modern in design, this unique house is situated around a central courtyard.

 

Entering the home, a concrete hallway brings you to a set of stairs that lead to the different levels of the house. A floor-to-ceiling window provides a glimpse of the courtyard below.

 A modern concrete hallway brings you to a set of stairs that lead to the different levels of this house. A floor-to-ceiling window provides a glimpse of the courtyard below.


Once at the ground floor, a central grassy courtyard is revealed that leads into other areas of the house. To the side of the courtyard a long water feature is displayed.


 A central grassy courtyard is revealed that can lead into other areas of this modern house. To the side of the courtyard a long water feature is displayed.


Inside, the living room and dining area share the same open space. The living area is defined by white upholstered furniture that sits on a large black and grey area rug. To create continuity, the wood ceiling travels from the interior of the house through to the exterior.


This modern living area is defined by white upholstered furniture that sits on a large black and grey area rug. To create continuity, the wood ceiling travels from the interior of the house through to the exterior.


On the other side of the living room is an outdoor entertaining area with an infinity pool. The smooth concrete flooring continues on outside, where there is plenty of seating arrangements poolside to enjoy the breathtaking view.


This modern house features an outdoor entertaining area with an infinity pool. The smooth concrete flooring continues on outside, where there is plenty of seating arrangements poolside to enjoy the breathtaking view.


Back inside, here’s a look at the master bedroom which shares space with a small home office. The interiors have been kept mostly white, with light wood accents used throughout. A white upholstered window seat is perfect for reading and daydreaming.


This modern master bedroom shares space with a small home office. The interiors have been kept mostly white, with light wood accents used throughout. A white upholstered window seat is perfect for reading and daydreaming.


From the window seat, you have views of the bathtub in the master bathroom, which is surrounded by windows, providing an uninterrupted water view. Two large, white countertop sinks are situated beside a floor-to-ceiling mirror that is framed by portions of trees.


The bathtub in this modern master bathroom is surrounded by windows, providing an uninterrupted water view. Two large, white counter top sinks are situated beside a floor-to-ceiling mirror that is framed by portions of trees.