Stellenbosch House

Residential Landscape Inspired by the Cape Floral Kingdom

The landscape extends the architecture into its mountain setting through indigenous planting, natural materials and carefully integrated outdoor living spaces. The design responds to the ecology of the Cape Floral Kingdom while creating a resilient, low-maintenance residential garden.

Role: Landscape Architect & Construction Lead

Scope: Concept Development · Indigenous Planting Design · Detailed Design · Tender Documentation · Construction Lead

Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Client: Gallagher Lourens Architects

Design Response

  • Indigenous planting inspired by the Cape Floral Kingdom

  • Landscape integrated with the architectural composition

  • Reclaimed onsite rock incorporated into the material palette

  • Water-wise landscape suited to local climate conditions

  • Layered outdoor spaces for living, arrival and retreat

  • An image of Greenspacing.
  • Modern house entrance with a brick walkway, greenery on the sides, and a combination of stone, brick, and white wall exterior with wooden accents and balcony details.
  • Outdoor patio with two black lounge chairs, decorative pillows, a water feature, a stone wall, and a modern building with brick and wood accents.
  • An image of Greenspacing.
  • Modern two-story house with large glass doors opening to a wooden patio with two lounge chairs. The house features brick and white walls, large windows, and a small pond with a decorative sculpture in the foreground. Green trees are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.
  • An image of Greenspacing.
  • Modern two-story house with large glass windows, a balcony, an outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs under a tree, and a green lawn with trees and plants.