The idea of an alteration to the old house that in some way was sympathetic to the heritage of the old house by not attempting to mimic or echo the language of the older building in any way, gave rise to the bold, controversial idea of creating a simple glass box. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

The outdoor living terraces are sheltered from the dominant summer winds by the formation of an L-shaped shield created by the living areas and master bedroom, with deep overhangs created off-shutter concrete slabs which continue to form the walls, reinforcing the visual form of the wind-shield. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

Double glazed facades mitigate the ferocious winds allowing the spectator to enjoy the mountains display of its power undisturbed. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

Sunset House in Llandudno is a contemporary residence commissioned by art lovers on a commanding location with vast panoramic views gently touching its monolithic granite boulders. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

The client, whom we have been fortunate to have worked with on many architectural ventures, has always had a keen eye for design and a passion for pursuing architectural projects that push the design envelope. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

Materials are equally considered, where simple contrasting elements are composed to articulate subtle variances in the formal massing of the building. The scale and composition of formal elements is modulated with the choice of materials. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

Bantry Bay is a challenging site with commanding views towards Robben Island, which strikes an elegant balance between intimacy and lifestyle that takes advantage of the expansive views for discerning owners. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

The clients purchased a well-proportioned large property on the estate affording us the opportunity to design a large contemporary home for a young professional couple with a young family. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

The climatic benefits of the courtyard areas, tempered with the use of water, which not only provide a diverse visual backdrop to the internal living areas, but importantly allow for the free-flowing movement of air which is cooled by the courtyard spaces in the summer months to flow freely through the internal spaces. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

South Beach Hotel 1 is a revamp of an outdated apartment block on the Camps Bay strip into a fresher modern reinterpretation of the Miami Beach hotels. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

The material of choice is concrete, being malleable. Together with the inherent strength achieved with curved forms, gave us the freedom to pursue a formal response that resonated with the natural topography. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...

The love of art, working from home with ample space and large uninterrupted vistas overlooking expansive Durbanville hills beyond and the climatic conditions of the area, required a home with generously proportioned spaces with a multi-layered approach in the spatial arrangement of the spaces. For more details: https://gwarchitects.co.za...