Architectural Styles

Cape Dutch Revival

Alt names / subperiods 

Timeline

Distinguishing Features

Geographic Presence

Cape Dutch Neo-Classicism

 

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1893-present

  • Elaborate Gables,
  • Symmetrical
  • Larger and more pronounced arched doorways and windows
  • extensive verandas or portico
  • local materials
  • thatch
  • clay
  • stone
  • modern construction techniques
  • South Africa
  • Namibia

Common Building Types

Landmark buildings

Historic Accommodation Types

Custom Hotel Examples

  • Govt buildings
  • Institutional buildings
  • residential homes
  • commercial buildings
  • tourist areas
  • Stellenbosch Town Hall
  • Erinvale Estate Hotel & Spa Somerset West
  • Lanzerac Hotel Stellenbosch
  • Stellenbosch University Theology Faculty
  • Paarl Town Hall
  • Somerset Guest Lodge – Western Cape
  • Bonne Esperance, Stellenbosch
  • Welgemeend Venue Cape Town
  • Welgelegen House
  • Groote Schuur extensions
  • Stonehouse
  • Tenderden
  • Rust en Verfde
  • Pirig
  • Woolsack
  • Hotels
  • Country inns
  • Guest houses
  • Bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs)
  • Farm stays / homestead accommodation
  • Manor house / estate accommodation
  • Serviced cottages / annexes on historic-style properties
  • Boutique hotels
  • Van der Stel Guest House (Stellenbosch)
  • Spier Hotel / Spier Wine Farm Accommodation (Stellenbosch)
  • Lanzerac Hotel & Spa (Stellenbosch)
  • Cape Dutch-style guest lodges in Winelands towns such as Tulbagh, Franschhoek, Paarl, Swellendam
  • Hawksmoor House (Stellenbosch area)
  • Augusta de Mist Country House & African Kitchen (Swellendam)

Adaptive Reuse

  • Tulbagh guest houses in restored heritage buildings with Cape Dutch façade character

Landmarks

Adapted Visitor Accommodation

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