Boerderijtjes langs slingerende landweggetjes. Uitgestrekte bossen. Het Uddelermeer dat glinstert tussen de stammen. Hier in Uddel, hartje Veluwe, waar elk najaar de oertijd herleeft dankzij burlende herten, hier is het leven nog gemoedelijk.
A light hand has been used to restore this early 20th-century Cape Dutch-style house into a picturesque but very useable family home in the country
Amsterdam has become one of my favorite cities in Europe. I admire that it is a walkable city. In addition, I love the traditional Amsterdam Canal Houses.
The perfect view in the home of @rapsodia_w: Several colourful hues and shades add a touch of playfulness.
In renovating a100-year-old house in the Cape Dutch Revival style, the architects added modern functionality yet kept the integrity of its classic form.
The Cape Dutch Village was one of a number of villages planned for the City of Coral Gables by developer George Merrick in the 1920s in order to add diversity to its predominantly Mediterranean inspired homes. The assemblage of houses was designed by Marion Sims Wyeth and constructed by the...
Cape Dutch Homestead near Ceres in South Africa
We'll take you on a tour of real homes, from breathtaking makeovers to clever small abodes, our editors take inspiration from these homes all over the country.
The Charlie & Co. design for this Cape Dutch Modern home was influenced by the Cape Dutch style of South Africa and the eclectic style of the homeowner.
When Jacques Erasmus and Hein Liebenberg bought a 160-year-old house in the country and imagined a modern conversion, they had the heart to listen.
This house with two chimneys was built by Onix Architects in Bosschenhoofd in the Netherlands. Clad in naturally finished wood, the home has a light,
The musSouth Africa’s two prevailing currents — Benguela and Algulhas — make it one of the most dynamic landscapes in the world.
A modern take on vernacular Cape Dutch architecture
Urquhart House was built sometime between 1806-21 on land belonging to Johan Hendrik Greyling in the Cape Dutch style, with a prominent anchor and stars on the front gable. Incredibly, the reason for these decorations is unknown. The building became the … Continued
One of the most prominent aspects of a design, if not the most important, is the consideration of the context and environment in which the proposed...
The perfect view in the home of @rapsodia_w: Several colourful hues and shades add a touch of playfulness.
The architecture of this modern home in Minnesota was influenced by subtle Cape Dutch style of South Africa. Charlie & Co Design created the unique architecture
In this week's Maphead, Ken Jennings explores Giethoorn, the Dutch Venice.
Set against Simonsberg mountain, this South African wine estate required a similarly dramatic garden. Designer Franchesca Watson’s chic formal design, with its twist on traditional planting, is inspired
Knysna is rather more than a beachside hamlet these days, with a steady influx of retirees and pleasure-seekers attracted by its lush surrounds and laid-back charm. Nevertheless, it still serves as an obligatory stop on the Garden Route, South Africa's favourite road trip. Leisure Island Lodge is located on a small island in the Knysna Lagoon on Bollard Bay, with front-row views of the Knysna Heads – the dramatic rocky doorway to the ocean. For five-star service and attention to detail, spectacular views and access to lovely beaches and indigenous forests, this is a trip worth making.
Hawksmoor House is a Cape Dutch country retreat located on a 220- hectare wine farm, Matjieskuil, near Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. Meticulously restored and beautifully decorated with a mix of modern furnishings and exquisite antiques, it occupies a stunning location amidst vineyards overlooking Table Mountain, and enjoys spectacular sunsets. A 25 minute drive away from the buzzing Cape Town centre, the estate is quiet and serene. In addition to our guests, the farm is home to horses, cows, porcupines, hawks, pelicans and countless other wildlife. Our resident German Pointers keep a watchful eye on the daily workings of the farm. If you love dirt roads, sunsets, wine by candlelight, an owl outside your window, and don't mind sharing the pool with the occasional disoriented frog, or getting a paw print of our overzealous dogs on your trousers, you have found your place!
One of the most popular day trips from Amsterdam is Zaanse Schans. Located about 12 miles (19 km) from the city center, this neighborhood of Zaandam gives
All of these cities are either floating or have canal systems that allow people to travel by water.
Otto Wagner 1902 I went back through "Sitting on the Edge" and picked my favorite pieces, well, I tried to narrow it down to 10, then 15, ...
Iconic architecture of South Africa, the Cape Dutch style can be found throughout the Western Cape around Cape Town and the Winelands area.
Iconic architecture of South Africa, the Cape Dutch style can be found throughout the Western Cape around Cape Town and the Winelands area.
A reimagining of the Cape Dutch architectural style gave a Perth couple a stunning home with a landmark look of its own.
The Charlie & Co. design for this Cape Dutch Modern home was influenced by the Cape Dutch style of South Africa and the eclectic style of the homeowner.
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Cape Dutch Architecture.
Though incomplete, the Gangster House is believed to be the world's tallest wooden house, soaring thirteen floors to reach 144 feet (about half
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If you love a bit of travel escapism via Instagram, you’ll know just how many beautiful places there are out there. From dreamy infinity pools to landscaped gardens and stunning architecture, some destinations were made to be photographed. Here are some of the world’s most Instagrammable hotels to follow.
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