On the coastal road by the Melkbosstrand beach, just 30 km from Cape Town, stands Melkbos House, a comfortable two level family residence designed by the practice of SAOTA. The weather beaten African coastline is the inspiration for this residence, expressed in the road facing screen wall, textured and untamed like its dynamic surroundings.
In contrast, the interior of the home is sleekly finished in a variety of materials, contemporary concrete slabs, wood and metal in a minimal note. A striking element of the space is the natural light which floods through the extensive glazing and the double height corridor topped by a skylight which defines the linear identity of the home.
A mass of warm, functional spaces, most of which enjoy choice views from the carefully orchestrated levels of the open plan home. The proximity to the city combined with dramatic ocean views make this property the ideal location for this majestic residence.
