PROJECT ARRCC Glen Villa
ARRCC’ s vision for Glen Villa
The transformation of the Glen Villa home respects the original architecture by Antonio Zaninovic while enhancing its connection to the surrounding landscape. The addition of a new garden pavilion and the conversion of an upper bedroom into a penthouse master suite have brought fresh energy to the space. Throughout the main house, the interiors have been redesigned to create a cohesive flow between the architecture and its environment, with an enclosed wine room and a newly designed terraced lawn.
The approach to this project was to harness the dynamic contrast between the contemporary design of the house and the powerful presence of Table Mountain. As Jon Case, ARRCC Director, explains,“ To be in an urban setting yet surrounded by the powerful natural presence of Table Mountain inspired us to create an‘ urban resort’.” The design captures the tranquillity of the mountain while incorporating the elegance of a contemporary home. The new pavilion,
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The design captures the tranquillity of the mountain while incorporating the elegance of a contemporary home.
designed to extend the architectural language of the main house, features chamfered eaves, floor-to-ceiling glass doors, and raw materials that connects the structure to its setting.
Suspended in the tree canopy, the pavilion includes a variety of spaces, such as a bar, dining area, lounge, pizza oven, and barbecue zones, all designed to complement the environment. One of the standout features of the pavilion is a bespoke brass fireplace designed with metal smith Barry Ashmole, which draws inspiration from a 1920s copper diving helmet and incorporates vintage ship portholes.
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