Set against the dramatic backdrop of Hout Bay's mountains and harbour, Kerzner Estate is a contemporary residence designed to frame its coastal surroundings. Kevin Els Architects approached the brief with clean lines, expansive glazing and a considered relationship between indoor and outdoor living — creating a home that feels grounded in its landscape, yet quietly luxurious....
These homes form part of an exclusive residential estate in Nairobi. Each property is approximately 2000m2 and the architecture is designed to provide maximum privacy with luxurious contemporary open plan living. Green Features: All homes have state of the art smart home systems with home power derived from 16 kwa inverter systems via PV solar panels. The roof of the homes are designed to cater for rainwater harvesting with 10000 l water tanks for storage....
The Western Cape in South Africa is synonymous with Cape Dutch architecture with examples of this strong heritage exported to California, USA, Australia and New Zealand amongst others. The more modern approach with a strong identity of this architectural heritage is well sought after. The homes that Kevin Els designed in the Western Cape and on Anura Wine Estate pays homage to South African Cape Dutch architectural heritage....
Here the home is designed on a large property overlooking a river. The home has classical elements and the main entrance has double volume space with lots of natural light making it a well-appointed and comfortable home. Green Features: As per all KEA designs, Kevin's emphasis is lessening the carbon footprint during construction through to living in the home by ideally reducing the use of the electrical grid from electricity suppliers with self reliance and management of solar power....
Easy living in a well-sorted residential estate. Anyone passing would pause to look at the home and enjoy the architecture. Modern aspects to the design make this a desirable home. Green Features: The home is close to a busy neighbouring road, therefore the insulation and double glazing create serenity and quietness. Focal points of the home are positioned on a green belt with tranquil surroundings. The home is designed with thermal values creating a warm home in winter and cool home...
Modern elements play an essential role in respect to location, site orientation and position. Situated on a canal, the home exudes luxury with direct access to outdoor entertainment and a boat mooring. Green Features: Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of green building. This home is designed to manage extreme humidity and heat, with lots of natural light and ventilation the home has passive solar design and smart home systems....
This modernist inspired single storey home is located on the Johannesburg West Rand. Glass curtain walls, structural steel and concrete make up the envelope of this uncomplicated yet sophisticated home. Green features: Photovoltaic batteries, rainwater harvesting, passive heating & cooling, heat pumps, double glazing, north oriented....
This is a full turnkey designed and constructed modern contemporary home in Bryanston. Large open plan living areas include wine cellar, cigar lounge, roof gardens, gymnasium and sauna. This beautiful family home is fully equipped with home automation, Photovoltaic batteries, rainwater harvesting, indigenous gardens, passive cooling and heat pumps....
Located in Voëlklip, Hermanus this contemporary home sits at the base of the Overberg Mountains bordering the Fernkloof nature reserve. It had beautiful mountain views to the North and sea views to the South. The brief was to design a house that had two functions. Firstly they wanted the top floor to function independently from the ground floor but they also required the house to be able to open up and function as one complete home when they had family...
Modern elements play an essential role in respect to location, site orientation and position. Situated on a canal, the home exudes luxury with direct access to outdoor entertainment and a boat mooring.
Green Features: Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of green building. This home is designed to manage extreme humidity and heat, with lots of natural light and ventilation the home has passive solar design and smart home systems.
Grand Cayman Islands
2024
Kevin Els Architects
Stellenbosch, South Africa
2022
Kevin Els Architects
Here the home is designed on a large property overlooking a river. The home has classical elements and the main entrance has double volume space with lots of natural light making it a well-appointed and comfortable home.
Green Features: As per all KEA designs, Kevin’s emphasis is lessening the carbon footprint during construction through to living in the home by ideally reducing the use of the electrical grid from electricity suppliers with self reliance and management of solar power.
Dainfern, Johannesburg
2023
Kevin Els Architects