Kildare Road
Completed in 2025, this development of three modern barn-inspired homes combines clean contemporary design with natural textures.
Bedroom
9 bedroom
Bathroom
12 bathroom
Area
808 m²
Address
Newlands, Cape Town
Property Description
Inspired by the form of a modern barn, the three residences reinterpret traditional elements—gable ends, exposed trusses, mullioned glazing, and extended Kliplok cladding—into a bold yet refined architectural statement.
House 1 (292m²), House 2 (249m²), and House 3 (267m²) each feature three en-suite bedrooms, an open-plan living area, a covered terrace, a private pool, and a landscaped garden. Interiors are designed to create a seamless spatial flow between the kitchen, dining, and lounge areas, with pajama lounges and balconies upstairs that offer a connection to the surrounding mountain views.
A restrained palette of white and charcoal defines the development. Recessed planes, charcoal Kliplok cladding, stone chimneys, and steel detailing create a dialogue between light and dark, layering depth and texture across façades. The repeated use of a mullion grid pattern in windows, doors, pergolas, and balustrades unifies the design, echoing the barn-inspired vertical rhythm.
Landscaping softens the urban edge with trees and planting along the site’s street frontages, while pergolas are designed to accommodate greenery, enhancing the connection between architecture and nature. The result is a development that balances strong contemporary lines with warmth, texture, and context—true to Gerd Weideman Architects’ ethos of functional elegance and enduring design.
Key Features
Modern barn–inspired architecture with exposed trusses and gable forms
Three homes ranging from 249m² to 292m² (total 808m²)
9 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms across the development
Open-plan living spaces with seamless indoor-outdoor flow
Private gardens, swimming pools, and covered terraces
Central pajama lounges and balconies with mountain views
Façades defined by light-and-dark contrast using white plaster, charcoal cladding, stone, and steel
Repeated mullion grid pattern across glazing, pergolas, and balustrades
Landscaping and planting integrated into street edges and pergolas