De Wet 34 By SAOTA And OKHA Interiors

De Wet 34 in Bantry Bay, Cape Town, South Africa, was designed and built by SAOTA in collaboration with OKHA Interiors. The home has spectacular views over the bay and a sophisticated and earthy interior.

De Wet 34 By SAOTA And OKHA Interiors:

The site is in the heart of Bantry Bay in Cape Town, on the slopes of Lion’s Head, which overlooks the bay. The brief was to create a home with all the spectacle of an Atlantic Seaboard showpiece, respond to the practical needs of family life, and create a feeling of sanctuary.

The residence is built over four floors, and the living areas are open-plan yet have distinct identities. A minimalist, weathered redwood and grey-shale street façade opens onto a sculptural arrival courtyard leading to an entrance gallery. Dramatic volume, far-reaching views, sculpture, and raw textures—rock, timber, and concrete—are the cornerstones of this house.

The Family room on the mountainside provides a cozy living space. The Living and Dining areas on the seaside feature a dramatic rippling concrete fireplace wall and stunning ocean views. The ocean-fronting section is a soaring space anchored by concrete and rock, with a five-tonne cocktail bar of rough-hewn granite.

The main Living area opens onto the courtyard garden on the east. The pool terrace to the west creates a seamless indoor-outdoor space. One descends through a double-volume underwater’ atrium to the Bedroom floor and down another level to the Guest and Playroom areas.

The interiors create an emotional and sensory journey when moving through the house. Furnishings are minimal, and lines are kept simple and neutral. The décor feels natural and subtly organic by utilizing a restrained and raw base of textures and finishes. The overall ambiance is one of calm and serenity. The interior predominantly utilizes a light and shade tonal range, allowing views of the mountain, ocean, and sky and introducing color through artwork while keeping color to a bare minimum.

Photos by: Adam Letch

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