Minimalist African House With Natural Features

This minimalist though luxurious home in South Africe strikes with its views and elegant decor

This minimalist though luxurious home in South Africe strikes with its views and elegant decor.

This South African house is called La Belle Vue, which means ‘the beautiful view’ in French and it’s true – the views that are provided from each point of the house are spectacular! The house was built by Bomax architects and OKHA interiors to catch the amazing views of both the mountain and ocean and even bring some nature inside.

Besides big windows framing the mountain and sea views, there are many extensive balconies and terraces both at the front and back of the building, which also help to enjoy the views. The whole house can be unzipped across the entire front façade to breathe the sea air and bring in sunlight.

The interiors are minimalist but there are many touches of African heritage: most of furniture is designed to express that and even the front door was inspired by traditional African motifs. Inside you will also see a very surprising touch: a giant granite boulder remains was added for the seamless integration of the indoor and outdoor environments.

The finishes and color palette of the interiors were inspired by the beach and ocean, which aren’t far from the house and can be clearly seen. The lower level is rather minimal, almost Scandinavian, and the entertainment level is done in earthy shades that are characteristic of African spaces. The materials like etched raw oak, vintage leather, satin brass and granite were used to create a timeless elegance. The overall energy consumption and thermal performance of the house were improved due to the usage of sustainable building components.

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Here's a hearth, a copper mirror and firewood storage that adds coziness to the space.

Here's a hearth, a copper mirror and firewood storage that adds coziness to the space.

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The furniture is contemporary and laconic, and a glass coffee table adds to the style.

The furniture is contemporary and laconic, and a glass coffee table adds to the style.

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The dining and living spaces are separated with an oversized boulder.

The dining and living spaces are separated with an oversized boulder.

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The dining space can be fully opened to outdoors and features a cool bubble chandelier and a chic dining set.

The dining space can be fully opened to outdoors and features a cool bubble chandelier and a chic dining set.

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The front door carving was inspired by traditional African motifs.

The front door carving was inspired by traditional African motifs.

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Most of furniture, like this console table, was custom-made to show off a modern take on traditional African culture.

Most of furniture, like this console table, was custom-made to show off a modern take on traditional African culture.

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This is an etertainment level with an audio-visual cinema system and colorful touches.

This is an etertainment level with an audio-visual cinema system and colorful touches.

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African-inspired earthy shades and custom rugs give the space a character.

African-inspired earthy shades and custom rugs give the space a character.

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The master bedroom features a comfy bed with a bench and a bathtub right here to enjoy the views.

The master bedroom features a comfy bed with a bench and a bathtub right here to enjoy the views.

Source: designboom