1. SVA INTERNATIONAL

The L-shaped arrangment of two main box forms embracese the wetland. The articlulation of the windows accentuates the main forms. With solar powered backup energy supply and use of grey water, the building achieves a high level of sustainability and a top green rating.

Go to GLITZYMAGAZINE for more stunning modern buildings in Cape Town.

2. DHK ARCHITECTS

This firms continues to increase in it's domain with a multitude of sophisticated apartment blocks sprigining up in and around the city to it's name. The use of a monochromatic colour schemes and bold massing is characteristic. Slits as cleverly used to break up a facade and create a contrasting rhythm against more solid areas of brickwork, plaster of glazing. There is a sensitivity toward lighting and spatial configuration, only found among the most experienced architects.

FOR SMALLER SCALE ARCHICTURE BY OTHER ARCHITECTS:
Go to ARCHITECTCAPETOWN who are designing modern Cape Dutch style homes.

3. DARRYL CHROOME

This is one of the firms with the longest standing record of designing luxury homes for celebrities on the cliffs of Fresnaye and Clifton. The sophisticated use of muted colours and seemless glass makes it easy to see why this firm is a cut above the rest.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HERITAGE ARCHITECTURE:
Go to GLITZYMAGAZINE page about historical buildings in Cape Town CBD.

4.BEVERLEY HUI ARCHITECTS

The modern farmhouse contrasts with the untamed countryside surrounding it. The crisp and descisive use of forms is accentuated by soaring architectural beams, deep window overhangs and large stretches of darkly tinted windows. This house was designed by Beverley Hui architects to take full advantage of the panoramic views of the vineyards and mountain ranges that surround it. Click on ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more stellenbosch residential architecture.

5. VIVID ARCHITECTS

This Marriot hotel is a jewel that overlooks the canals in Century City. It is an icon and emblem of the luxury lifestyle emjoyed by residents of this vibrant Satellite city near to the renowned Canal Walk shopping center.

See also for more upmarket home architects designing in the region.

6. BPAS

The firm has collected a numerous variety of awards recently. Their crisp use of protruding beams and reference to Cape Vernacular architecture make them great ambassadors of the creativity in design that the region has to offer.

7.STUDIO D'ARC

The firms is best konwn for the large and iconic tower on the Strand golden mile called the Hibernian Towers. The building consists of a flurry of swirling rising white floors that exude holiday atmosphere!

MORE ON AWARD WINNING DESIGNS BY OTHER CAPE ARCHITECTS:
See for award for house on Polo Field in french style designed by Cape Town architect Beverley Hui.

8. RUBEN REDDY

The One and Only is arguably the most prestigious hotel in the Cape, and Ruben Reddy is credited with the design. The subtle postmodern edging and detailing move the look away from pure modernism and create a timeless elegance and unique character for the building.

FOR SMALLER SCALE DESIGNS BY OTHER ARCHITECTS:
For another architect designing in upmarket residential areas of Cape Town, cick on the link to See ARCHITECTCAPETOWN website.

9. REVEL FOX

The light steel pitched structures tie the imagery of the buildings to the active harbour on which it is situated. With the harbour in the foreground and Table mountain in the backdrop, the setting couldn't be any better. This architure firm also designed the Cape Town Convention Centre is an important building in the city bowl.

FOR DESIGNS BY OTHER WATERFRONT ARCHITECTS:
See more waterfront buildings at Go to ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH page.

10. AVNA ARCHITECTS

TOPAZ APARTMENTS. The building sparkles in the sunset light as it overlooks the shimmering waters of False Bay. Set almost directly on the beach, the luxury aparmtent block is one of several that create an iconic illusion of skyscrapers being built directly on the sand.

FOR MORE HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION BY OTHER ARCHITECTS:
Visit the page on upmarket Cape Town Architects for a larger selection of Cape Town architects designing according to suitainable practices.

11. TV3 ARCHITECTS AND PLANNERS

One of the premier proudly South African businesses, this Stellenbosch-based company is renowned for both its accuracy and innovative creativity. The following links demonstrate the use of color, mass, and rhythm in masterful architectural design, that never fails to provide for clients' practical requirements while exceeding their aesthetic expectations.

FOR LIST OF TOP RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTS:
Go to CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for more top architecture sightseeing attractions in Cape town.

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