This architectural home, perched in the mountains of Hout Bay, has a special connection to the surrounding mountain slopes, both through its location and the materials used – mainly wood, concrete and steel. Our client provided a clear brief: to draw inspiration from Japandi style, which is calm, organic and simple.
For the House Wright bathroom, we replaced the existing sliding door with a new one featuring a very soft, smooth mechanism and a black aluminium frame, using the Vogue door system. The visible toilet plumbing was concealed in the new wall, which also houses the concealed cistern from Geberit.
The combination of two brands and models – the Meir exposed shower column and the Duravit basin tap – works well together as a pair.
Layered lighting from various sources was crucial, as we had to work with the wooden ceiling, which had no power source. The custom-made mirror, backlit with warm LED lights, is fitted onto the existing steel frame, as there is no wall above the basin. An LED strip is also fitted on top of the wall behind the shower to illuminate the wooden ceiling.
The tiles we chose have a soft finish, using a combination of textures and patterns. The Ragno shower tiles are inspired by handmade terracotta tiles.
An on-top basin from Boutique Baths pairs with a custom wall-hung vanity, finished in textured wood-look veneer from the Niemann range.