A South African penthouse
Mon, 6 Jun 2011
It's about energy and mood. A black and white palette with exotic colour accents. Artwork, sculpture, glassware and ceramics add soul, depth and character. Luxury is layered with practicality but above all it's about living in the centre of the city in an apartment that blends the inside and out seamlessly, the view being paramount. This three-level on top the Sandhurst Towers, Sandton, Johannesburg penthouse is the creation of Greg Truen and Ina Fourie of SAOTA (Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects) with interiors by Adam Court of OKHA Interiors.
"In effect, we created a wall-less 900m² penthouse, with a garden, that gives the impression of levitating above the city mass. We created a continual flow from zone to zone, utilising materials that emphasised the sense of space, transparency and reflection. We introduced organic textural/tactile elements through the use of timber and flamed granite to soften and add a counterpoint to the contemporary drama."
Reader Comments (22)
Absolutely stunning, there is no other way to describe it! That view, and the jaw-dropping sense of space that is created by capturing it so well. Every little thing seems to be about glorifying that view; the floating staircase, the expansive use of glass.... wow.
What an AMAZING space! Modern, classy, clean, great style! LOVE the white on white, great post!
Wow.. it's gorgeous but it's a bit hotel-y? I think it would be better suited for a hotel penthouse suite rather than a home xx
I am not a modern person but I love this space! I think this would be an ideal place to visit.
OOoh, I could live in this one!
Wow! So nice to see how the 1% lives!
The lighting in this house is very well done; the grouping of lights in the dining room is fantastic and the up-lighting in the kitchen is great too. I would think it wouldn't be light enough without more direct lighting, but it looks pretty bright in there.
The perforated roof or shading device on the deck is gorgeous and casts some incredible shadows.
Also, is it just me or do the first few images almost look photoshopped? They have a very strange aura about them.
- agata.
I love these pictures! They are amazing! :)
Cheers, Paul
I normally don't really like top of the building type places, but this? This I could do. Love this penthouse.
All I have to say is WOW! Thank you so much for sharing this divine place with the readers.
Awesome!
Can't help but think of the politics in SA and the millions of havenots. Wonder how many of the lucky havenots are cleaning this house.
What a wonderful feeling of lightness - it does seem to levitate. I find the art and the table for four(!) in the bedroom disturbing - bachelor pad is it?
stunning!!!! I just want to live there
Swoon. This is stunning.
The interior is not really my style, but there is nothing quite as beautiful as the Johannesburg sky at night.
Wow, the photography is simply stunning. That's truly an awe-inspiring space.
I love the subtle splashes of bold color throughout the design (the artwork, pillows, etc.)
Amazing! Worst part is though, I can't believe that I live really close to this, always felt like great interiors were countries away from me.
Yes this place is stunning but i also have the impresion of photoshoping in some of the pictures.
It is really nice but not like a home rather like a hotel. I agree with Stephanie.
the first picture shows some cones, some of them have a a light inside, they create a great atmosphere
Breathtakenly beautiful. I love penthouse suites and homes with a view and this was incredible.
Beyond gorgeous!! Love it!