The architects designed the Clifton Terraces complex with deliberately pared-down, monochromatic interior shells.
Clifton 301 is a seasonal two-bedroom apartment in a sophisticated contemporary complex designed by the architect.
A Cape Town-based décor company was responsible for the interior decoration and also designed key items of bespoke handmade furniture throughout the apartment.
‘Our first objective was to individualize the space by modulating the internal colour palette,’ says lead designer, Adam Court. He and the team from OKHA set about customizing the apartment’s interiors to create a cool and restful space in contrast to the bright, sunlit exterior.
This story is from the Volume 9 / Issue 3 - November 2019 - February 2020 edition of To Build.
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