SAOTA's Invermark residence, located in one of Cape Town's upscale suburbs, deserves our attention with its overall appearance and history. The glass-fronted house at the foot of Table Mountain was designed by South African architect Gilbert Colyn for himself in 1969. The property was inspired by two modernist houses, the 1951 Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe and the 1949 Glass House by Phillip Johnson. The talented architect of Invermark House was recognized for his excellent work decades ago and was awarded an architecture award.
In 2013, the director and architect at SAOTA Stefan Antoni purchased this property. The glass-fronted house in the leafy Cape Town suburb of Higgovale was already in such poor condition that it was about to be demolished.The architectural valueof the house was recognized by Antoni from SAOTA. Antoni underwent an extensive renovation of Invermark House, carrying out the entire work with great respect for the original structure of the property. His efforts and excellent work were also rewarded with a prize from the renowned Cape Institute for Architecture.
During the renovation, the beautiful house with a glass front was given a fascinating view of the city and the sea.The large window frontshave also ensured that the rooms are flooded with light. The glass front and the open room concept help create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor areas. The pool was moved from the side of the mountain facing away from the sun to the front side of the building. This also ensured, among other things, more privacy. A new garden was created at the back of the mountain. The garden has a large lawn and beautiful rows of trees. The Invermark house is in complete harmony with the surrounding nature.
The interior design had a contemporary look thanks to the open living concept and the simple, modern furniture. The impressive house accommodates two living areas, kitchen, bedroom and chic bathroom with an oval, free-standing bathtub. From the bathroom you can enjoy a great view of the garden. A walk-in closet acts as a separation between the bedroom and the bathroom. The entire interior is a successful and wonderfully beautiful composition of modern pieces of furniture and accents that have been combined with the natural material wood. This dream home exudes a special charm that cannot be overlooked.
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