Lighting in Design Q4 2024

Nestled within the iconic Val de Vie Estate in South Africa’s Paarl-Franschhoek Valley, the Winelands Villa by ARRCC is a masterful blend of contemporary design and rustic charm. W ith its sophisticated lighting scheme and open spaces, the villa offers a fresh interpretation of Cape vernacular style, enables the use of light as a defining element, allowing sunlight to pour into the home through floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open onto sheltered terraces. Lighting up modern farmhouse elegance in the Cape Winelands

embracing the natural beauty of its surroundings while creating a luminous, inviting atmosphere. Illuminating the architecture Winelands Villa’s design is inspired by Provençal and Cape architectural traditions, featuring pitched roofs, timber rafters, and an earthy palette of timber cladding, off-shutter concrete, and natural stone. ARRCC’s layout of five interlocking squares

The villa’s central living space is a luminous core, framed by glass walls that slide into pockets to open up sweeping views of the Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains. This integration of natural light creates a seamless flow from indoors to outdoors, making the living room feel like a pavilion, with views “flowing” through the space. By designing with

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LiD Q4 - 2024