#RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS
Discreet white cottage by KLG architects perches on south african hillside
WATSON COTTAGE SEAMLESSLY FUSES WITH THE MOUNTAIN
Cape Town-based KLG Architects designs a small cottage that emerges as a tranquil retreat nestled against the mountain backdrop of Betty’s Bay, South Africa. Conceived as a getaway home, the structure faces the vast expanse of the sea as the discreet architecture fuses with the landscape. Watson Cottage consists of two distinct forms, the living wing, and the bedroom wing, seamlessly merging to create a unified whole. Within the layout, two bedrooms are connected by a shared space, promoting a sense of intimacy. The common living area, adorned with patio platforms on both sides, opens views to the mountain and ocean, effortlessly blending the exterior and interior zones. The project boasts refined tectonic details accentuating the cottage’s simple and modern form.
TIMBER, GLASS, AND BAGGED BRICKWORK COMPOSE WATSON COTTAGE
Large glass window boxes provide panoramic views to the scenery as ample natural light floods the interior. The living space thoughtfully frames a linear perspective of the ocean’s horizon to the South. The design team harmoniously integrates the cottage with the surrounding landscape through the use of natural materials, simple forms, and clean lines. Timber accents carefully incorporated throughout create a sense of continuity while also infusing the space with a comforting warmth. A natural palette of timber, glass, and bagged brickwork adds texture and allows for a reconnection with the natural surroundings. The plan of Watson cottage follows the contours of the mountain forming exterior pockets and a continuous flow between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Project info:
Name: Watson Cottage
Designer: KLG Architects | @klgarchitects
Location: Betty’s Bay, South Africa
Photography: Dave Southwood | @davesouthwood
