Cape Dutch Architecture

CAPE TOWN STADIUM

Orignially called "The GreenPoint Stadium", this modern building has become an iconic landmark on the Cape terrain.

THE WALLED CANAL AT ELSENBURG

This historical piece of architecture is located on a wine farm just outside of Stellenbosch. The walls were built either side of the channel seemingly to prevent flooding. Because of the sinking subsoil, many of the walls have become skew.

BABYLONSTOREN

Designed by Johan Malherbe Architects, the new Restaurant and cottages at Babylonstoren are a sophisticated blen of heritage restoration and contemporary designs.



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Residential-Architects - More outstanding residential and commercial designers of buildings in Stellenbosch, Somerset West and Western Cape. Top-Architects Read more on this award winnning house, designed by Beverley Hui Pr Arch.

ArchitectCapeDutch - Interesting style that emerged only in the Winelands of SA. Gables houses with thatched roofs and white walls. ArchitectCapeTown - This page explains a method of removing iron from boreholes water so that it can be used for swimming pools.

ArchitectCapeTown - More on the Modern Cape Dutch Style, which has straight gables instead of curved ones with fancy plaster details.
ArchitectCapeTown - Architecture Styles in SA