South African Homes

Following shabby patch jobs and more than a century of neglect, a cottage is renovated with an abundance of South African pine.

Gregory Katz’s concrete home and rubber-clad studio in Johannesburg ooze effortless cool.

Inspired by ancient ruins, Frankie Pappas crafts a green-roofed, brick guesthouse that connects deeply with nature.

Sunken in the earth and topped with native grass, this low-slung concrete home lets the landscape rule.

Clerestory windows and gardens on every level help this architect’s home feel integrated with its spectacular, mountain setting.

This modular building composed of 140 shipping containers is designed to revitalize and revamp the downtown core of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Located in the wine region of Benguela Cove, this modern family retreat is well suited to make the most of its unique natural setting.

Clad in timber and well-connected to the outdoors, this retreat in the village of Kommetjie is a nod to traditional cottage architecture and its surrounding community.

Nestled on a family farm, this South African shipping container cabin is completely off the grid.

Using local materials and building methods, a London-based firm crafts a serene home in South Africa.

Gregory Katz proves that three times is a charm with his trio of concrete homes, which challenge the status quo in this quiet Johannesburg suburb.