![A modern home with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-house-design-architecture-180923-1242-01.jpg)
Architecture firm SAOTA, together with interior design firm ARRCC, has recently completed a modern house in Cape Town, South Africa.
![A modern home with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-8.jpg)
The home was designed by Philip Olmesdahl, principal of SAOTA, for himself and his family, with him sharing, “When architects design their own homes, they can have a bit more fun; they can be a little bit less intellectual”.
![A modern home with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-house-design-architecture-180923-1242-03.jpg)
This allowed him to explore different ideas and preferences for the corner site, which resulted in a five-bedroom family home on the upper section and two four-bedroom rental apartments on the lower.
![A modern home with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-10.jpg)
Inspired by the colors found in Mexico on a holiday, the architect chose distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.
![A modern home with distinctive red-pigmented concrete, which can be seen on the angled pre-cast concrete screens that are mounted on steel frames.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-11.jpg)
The home features a swimming pool and outdoor spaces, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.
![This modern home features a swimming pool and outdoor spaces, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-12.jpg)
![This modern home features a swimming pool and outdoor spaces, some of which are paved in Rustenburg granite and local sandstone.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-13.jpg)
There’s also an outdoor dining area with plants and overhead, there are similar screens to the ones on the house.
![An outdoor dining area with plants.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-14.jpg)
The main living room and dining area share a large open space, both of which enjoy city views.
![The main living room and dining area share the large open space, both of which enjoy city views.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-15.jpg)
![The main living room and dining area share the large open space, both of which enjoy city views.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-16.jpg)
A TV room showcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.
![A TV room showcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-18.jpg)
![A TV room showcases red-pigmented concrete walls and an L-shaped couch.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-living-room-180923-1228-02.jpg)
A secondary family room includes a lounge area as well as a workspace.
![A modern family room includes a lounge area as well as a workspace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-family-room-desk-180923-1231-01.jpg)
A separate home office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.
![A modern home office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-home-office-180923-1226-01.jpg)
![A modern home office with views of the garden includes a lounge, grey walls, and a wood desk.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/modern-home-office-180923-1226-02.jpg)
A wall of windows runs alongside the stairs, which feature a polished polymer concrete floor.
![A staircase with a polished polymer concrete floor.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-23.jpg)
![A staircase with a polished polymer concrete floor.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-24.jpg)
![A hallway with a polished polymer concrete floor.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-25.jpg)
In a bedroom, sliding glass doors open the bedroom to the outdoors, while wood adds a sense of warmth to the room.
![In this modern bedroom, sliding glass doors open the bedroom to the outdoors, while wood adds a sense of warmth to the room.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-26.jpg)
In the bathroom, the curved ceiling adds visual interest to the space, while the vanity matches the bathtub surround.
![In this bathroom, the curved ceiling adds visual interest to the space, while the vanity matches the bathtub surround.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-27.jpg)
The home also has a yoga studio with a minimal design, allowing for a calm atmosphere.
![A yoga studio with a minimal design, allowing for a calm atmosphere.](https://myproperty.life/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/red-pigmented-concrete-screens-surround-this-new-home-in-cape-town-28.jpg)