Villa AgarPaarman Tree HomeEco-Friendly Safari Lodge in Africa's Okavango DeltaIn the midst of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, surrounded by wild palms, fig trees, and African wildlife, is the luxurious yet...
Take an Eco-Escape to a Spherical Forest Villa in an Eroded Volcanic Cone in RwandaWith interiors and an architectural style that's deeply rooted in indigenous design traditions, the recently opened Bisate Lodge...
Architect Stefano Boeri Unveils Plans For Africa’s First Vertical ForestsThe Italian architect is on a mission to transform the world's cities into lush living landscapes—and his next target is Cairo.
A Prefab Housing Concept in South AfricaIt took 11 years of traversing through three different countries for Eric Bigot to develop his Zenkaya prefab housing concept.
A Floating South African Cabin Borrows From the LandscapeIn a forested suburb of Cape Town, four cylinders make a tower-like hideout on a businessman’s family estate.
The Wave House of HargeisaAn Elegant South African Home Embraces Mesmerizing ViewsLocated in the wine region of Benguela Cove, this modern family retreat is well suited to make the most of its unique natural...
A Magical, Off-Grid Guesthouse Disappears Into the South African BushveldInspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.
A Family Joins Hands to Restore a Crumbling Farmhouse in South AfricaArchitect Lee de Wit and his relatives work together to create a getaway where nearly everything in sight tells a story.
This Eco-Friendly Home Wears the South African Bush as CamouflageSunken in the earth and topped with native grass, this low-slung concrete home lets the landscape rule.
Take in the South African Countryside in This Shipping Container Eco-CabinNestled on a family farm, this South African shipping container cabin is completely off the grid.
A Grand Seaside Estate Hits the Market at $2.2M in South AfricaSpanning over 21,000 square feet, the property soaks up sweeping seaside vistas with floor-to-ceiling windows.
An Inviting South African Cottage Embraces Its Seaside LocaleClad in timber and well-connected to the outdoors, this retreat in the village of Kommetjie is a nod to traditional cottage...
Top Design Cities 2019: Cape Town, South AfricaDesign Indaba founder Ravi Naidoo steers us through the design destination of Cape Town with his recommendations.
Lake MichelleCity View HouseA Cork-Covered Retreat in South Africa Is Built Using Mass TimberArchitect Paul Elliott erects an eco-friendly home on family property, implementing sustainable materials and Japanese...
Place of RestA Hotelier Riffs on a Traditional Barn for His Family’s Retreat in South AfricaIn the Elgin Valley, a simple rural form by Scott + Partners sets the foundation for an indoor/outdoor getaway.
A South African Architect Designs an Off-Grid, Modern Home For Her ParentsRequested to build "nothing that looks like a house," an architect creates a barn-inspired retreat with its own conservatory to...
Stacked Shipping Containers Create a New Model For Urban Living in South AfricaThis modular building composed of 140 shipping containers is designed to revitalize and revamp the downtown core of Johannesburg,...
Sculptural, Elegant South African Estate Asks $4.6M68 Jonkershoek - nature , water, and material textures feature in this South African homeAn Architect’s South African Digs Borrow the Stripped-Down Look of Parking GaragesGregory Katz’s concrete home and rubber-clad studio in Johannesburg ooze effortless cool.
1 South AfricaJoan Lao, Adalina Coromines, and Africa Lao Turn an Old Spanish Farmhouse Into an Incredible HomeIn the Baix Empordà region of Spain, a creative family transforms a 17th-century Catalonian farmhouse into a live/work and...
A Hilltop Estate in South Africa Asks $586KFive Fresh Perspectives on Africa’s Housing ChallengesThis year’s Venice Architecture Biennale offers new ideas for improving quality of life across the continent.
A South African Home With a Green Roof Opens Completely to the LandscapeTwo brothers utilize vernacular building techniques to create the Witklipfontein Eco Lodge on a working farm near Vredefort Dome.
Honeyguide Tented Safari CampsSustainable in South AfricaWhat if the World/Design Studio is one inspired outfit.
Indego Africa Akeza PlatterInsulated Weekend Cabin in South AfricaEight years after construction began, this lakeside weekend home 80 miles outside Johannesburg, South Africa, received the...