The Kloof 151 Project is a three story home that was designed by SAOTA in Cape Town, South Africa. The home was not only designed to look good aesthetically, but to also keep cool in the hot weather. The large entrance to the basement allows for direct sunlight and a pleasantly warm entrance to the house. At the ground floor, the main living room is positioned to where it over looks the town of Clifton. The majority of the living levels – including the open plan kitchen – open onto the large well covered terraces to the West or North facing the mountain slope and Lion’s Head.
The extreme heat and glare of the setting sun is addressed by the cantilevering balconies, extended irregular and hardwood screens and motorized vertical fabric blinds. These devices along with the performance glazing result in an all year round cool interior. The ground floor is bisected by a double volume to enrich the spatial experience and create a dialogue with the double volume stairwell towards the rear. The first floor of the house accommodates 4 in-suite bedrooms, a gym and a studio space. To reduce the effect of glare experienced at the house, the finishes palette is rich and in deep colors. The bedrooms are lighter and contemporary.
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