The Origin Story
Stefan Antoni's
First House
In 1991, a young architect named Stefan Antoni completed his first residential commission on the slopes of Clifton. That house would become the foundation of what is now SAOTA — one of the world's most celebrated architectural practices.
Three decades later, the property is being reimagined — honouring its heritage while embracing a new vision for contemporary Cape Town living.
"Every great practice begins with a single house. This was ours."
Stefan Antoni · SAOTA · 1991
The Transformation
Before & After
The New Vision
Rendered Interiors
The People
Our Team
Tanya Matthews
Overall Property Manager
Overseeing the full scope of the renovation and property management
Lapken
Senior House Manager
Day-to-day operations, staff coordination and property care
Secret
Medior House Manager
Supporting management, guest relations and coordination
Philip Nel
Lead Renovation Architect
OHKRE — principal designer and renovation execution