Clifton Gardens

Clifton, Cape Town · Est. 1991

Clifton
Gardens

Stefan Antoni's first built house — now reimagined. A 34-year journey from blueprint to transformation.

1991

Chapter I

The
Origin

Built in 1991 by a young Stefan Antoni — before SAOTA became the globally recognised practice it is today. This house was the beginning.

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2025

The renovation begins. OHKRE and Philip Nel take on the transformation of a heritage property.

Chapter II

The Transformation

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Chapter III

The Vision

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Chapter IV

The Team

T

Tanya Matthews

Overall Property Manager

Overseeing the full scope of the renovation

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Lapken

Senior House Manager

Day-to-day operations and property care

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Secret

Medior House Manager

Supporting management and coordination

P

Philip Nel

Lead Renovation Architect

OHKRE — design and execution

Clifton Gardens · Cape Town · 1991–2025SAOTA Heritage · OHKRE × Philip Nel
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