CONTEMPORARY CAPE TOWN FIRM
BEVERLEY HUI ARCHITECTS
Prize winner of House of the Year Schonenburg Estate 2010, as well as Best Single Property Unit Development 2013 for the Ryk Neethling House in Val de Vie, our award winning approach to design is something you can count on. With fifteen years in practice as registered architects, Beverley Hui Architects has the technical grounding as well as creative flair to make your project a ground-breaking venture. Ideally located between the Airport and Somerset West Beverley Hui Architects is well positioned for projects in central Cape Town as well as the greater Western Cape region. We also take on exclusive projects in lifestyle estates throughout South Africa.Luxury Residential Architects of Cape Town >
CLASSICAL CAPE DUTCH
INSPIRATION FROM OUR HERITAGE
The traditional Cape Dutch style is of particular interest to us as a point of reference for domestic architecture that deals well with the climate and is suitable to local materials. See the History of the Cape Dutch Architecture StylePlans are typically in a U or H shaped layout
The verandah or "stoep" as it is known locally, becomes the heart of the home and the key area of connection with the outdoors, and these "alphabet" type layouts, although inspired by the original Cape Dutch houses, have taken on a character of their own that is suited to the modern lifestyle with bigger rooms, and a love for open plan.
This example was designed by Beverley Hui for a farm in Darling.
ARCHITECTURE TO COMPLIMENT NATURE
Working on top properties in the Western Cape, requires a sentitivity to the site in order to enhance the beautiful surroundings that have a rich archictectural heritage that sets the bar high.CONTEMPERORY FARM HOUSES
CLEAN LINES
House Reditus is a contemporary style home located on the top of Devon Valley. The style allows for sweeping areas of glass that frame the stunning views over the farm and surrounding vineyards. Deep beams shade the windows and contrast with the dark tinted fenestration.
THE MODERNIST APPROACH
The style places an emphasis on bulk forms and their interconnection. Functional aspects are easily integrated into the asthetic of the design making it a timeless popular choice.
MINIMIMALISM
The deep tinted windows and wide overhangs provide shade from the East and West sun where the best views are to be seen.Colours have been kept light and neutral without resorting to total white as is so often the case with modernist designs.
HOMES WITH IDYLLIC BACKDROPS
When the Huguenots first settled in the Cape, they chose the perfect settings for their farmsteads so that the mountain backdrops and reflecting lakes would interplay with the architecture to provide postcard perfect architecture. So to Beverley Hui architects has had the privelege of designing buildings for idyllic sites. It is our view that architecture and nature should form a harmony rather than a conflict, and this has come to be reflected more deeply in the sustainable use of materials and goal toward energy efficiency that minimalises impact on the environment.____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Heritage buildings in the Cape Dutch style at Plaisir De Merle Wine Farm. For more built attractions in Franschhoek, click on the orange button:
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LUXURY HOMES ON TOP LIFESTYLE ESTATES
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
The stringent building codes and home owners regulations provide the perfect framework to push imagination to the limits as regards what can be done stylistically in these prestigious and breathtaking locations.
BATHROOM AT VAL DE VIE
Also in the Cape Dutch style and designed by the same architect is the Normandy farmhouse in Franschhoek. The u-shaped house is twice as big as the Darling towers home.- TOP UPMARKET HOUSE ARCHITECTS>
THE POOL AREA
The entrance to the farmhouse resembles something of a hotel porte cochere, complete with a central water fountain.- LIST OF CAPE TOWN ARCHITECTURE FIRMS>
THE POLO HOUSE
The task was to design a building that would be equal to the magnificent setting next to the club house overlooking the main Polo Field at Val de Vie Wine and Polo Estate. The view to the Eastern slopes of Simonberg were unhindered and the concept of a series of double height windows edged with a balcony and collonade were early drivers of the design, which was utlimately to be voted the best single property unit development at the International Property wards in Dubai, 2013. Oringinally owned by Olympic Swimmer Ryk Neethling, the house has become known by that name. Proudly designed by Beverley Hui Architects.
HOUSE MALTMAN
Built on De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate in 2006, the L-shaped house had prime position overlooking views of Stellenbosch mountain over the evergreen golf course. The seamless arched window on axis with the long swimming pool, gave the house its charming charcter as a modern version of Cape Vernacular architecture. It has remained a firm favourite on the portfolio of Beverley Hui Architects.HIGH END CAPE TOWN ARCHITECTS>
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LIGHT AND AIRY INTERIORS
A PLACE TO RELAX
The light colours and and large windows provide an airy and relaxing environment for unwinding in this elegant and understated bathroom.
EXPOSED ROOF TRUSSES
TRENDING IN CAPE TOWN
Although the original Cape Dutch houses had closed roof trusses with only large ceiling beams exposed, it has become a popular practice in the Cape to leave the trusses exposed to view from the interior, creating a feeling of space, and interest in the roof structure. Careful insulation is required to ensure that the room remains as comfortable is if the roof was closed.
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COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
REDFERN OFFICE PARK
The concept design was for a mixed use development in Saxenburg Park Blackheath and incorporated numerous units with industrial warehouse componenents as well as office space. A shared food court area provided a relaxing space for workers to enjoy their lunch breaks. The rustic red brick and charcoal, provided a contrast to the areas of tinted glazing, resulting in a modern and practical design for industrial premises.
CONCEPT FOR MALLARD MALL
The roof was designed to be a cutting-edge space frame structure that consists of undulating interlocking triangular elements. Light penetrates the structure wherever these panels are finished with toughened glass, creating the dappled light found in forests.
THE FOREST EFFECT
While nature is often seen as a reference for architectural structure and tree columns have been trending since the 2000's...the overall effect of a rainforest adventure is very much unchartered territory and this exciting concepts awaits an intrepid developer to see it to completion.
CROSS-SECTION
This carefully shaded hand-drawing illustrates well the concept of an irregular underlayer with thick massing, that is sheltered by a sweeping overarching structure with tree-like qualities. This is the sense of adventure that the world of architecture is waiting to see in commercial designs today.
INTERIOR VIEW OF THE MALL
Contrasting with the angular geometry of the space-frame roof, the inner structures of the mall were conceived as an interplay of highly organic curvaceous walls, providing a sense of adventure for enthusiatic shoppers.
ECOLAB INDUSTRIAL
The well-known client in the pest-control industry required new offices premises in Kuilsriver. The warehouse was one of the first to embrace sustainable principles and energy savings through effective use of natural lighting was a key component of the design.- Cape Vernacular Style Homes>
BOUTIQUE HOTEL & WEDDING VENUE
The Western Cape provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding. Various concept designs have been proposed in traditional Cape Dutch and French styles for boutique hotels, luxury chalets and wedding venues at various locations in the greater Winelands. Above, a u-shaped boutique hotel for Normandy Farm (computer rendered concept design).
LIGHT AND AIRY INTERIORS
A PLACE TO UNWIND
The light colours and and large windows provide an airy and relaxing environment for unwinding in this elegant and understated bathroom.
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AWARD WINNING DESIGNS
HOUSE OF THE YEAR, SCHONENBERG ESTATE
The design centered around a courtyard containing the herb garden and swimming pool, creating a private space, that was finished in a Cape Vernacular style with French Provencal touches. The house won house of the year in Schonenberg Estate.
POLO HOUSE AT SUNSET
Winner of best single unit at Dubai Property Award ceremony 2013. The elegant home takes center stage among a cluster of slate clad luxury houses on one of the most prestigeous estates in the Cape Winelands - Val de Vie, Wine and Polo estate.
