In a Cape Town suburb known for its views of Table Mountain, architect Liani Douglas transformed a rundown, 80-year-old cottage into a house for her friend, Derek White, that embodies their shared design sensibilities. In the leafy neighborhood, the house announces itself with a pair of arched doorways at the front gate and the entry.
Derek and Jean enjoy cooking, and at times, they’ll use vegetables they grow on a shared garden plot not far from their house. A custom timber kitchen island features a matching set of stools made locally by James Mudge, and a countertop in dark stone echoes the backsplash.