South African design firm Metropolis Design has redefined modern mountainside architecture with its creation of The Spa House.
The house, built in 2011, is situated on a mountainside edge in suburban Hout Bay, and overlooks the bay and harbor. In addition to the overwhelming scenery and the pool, inside the house are guest and living spaces, and spa and entertainment facilities. The minimalistic design emphasizes the potential for modern mountainside architecture to amplify the natural elements of its surroundings. The architecture is stunning, and it fuses cityscape designs with nature.
Even better, the room overlooking the pool in The Spa House is for guests, so I imagine the owners of this house will be popular among friends.
Urban Mountainside Mansions
The Spa House in Cape Town Fuses the City with Nature
Trend Themes
1. Modern Mountainside Architecture - Architects can explore minimalistic designs that emphasize natural elements of the surroundings to create modern and stunning mountainside architecture.
2. Fusing City with Nature - There is an opportunity to merge cityscape designs with nature to create unique architecture that offers stunning scenery as well as sophisticated living and entertainment spaces.
3. Luxury Housing - Upper-class families can experience luxurious living spaces with scenic views, spa and entertainment facilities, and inviting swimming pools in their own modern mountainside mansions.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - There is room for innovation and creativity in the architecture industry by designing and developing modern mountainside mansions that cater to the natural elements of its surroundings.
2. Real Estate - The real estate industry has the potential to tap into a new market of luxury housing buyers who are interested in cityscape and mountain living with spa and entertainment facilities.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - There is an opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry to provide modern, luxurious, and tranquil accommodation by building and developing modern mountainside mansions that offer scenic views, spa and entertainment facilities, and inviting swimming pools.