Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects (SAOTA) designed Cove 6, a house located in Knyzna, South Africa. Project description Brief “The owner’s brief was to design a house inspired by its indigenous fynbos surroundings, which is part of the recently established The Cove, a Private Estate, with the Pezula Golf Estate as backdrop,” says Greg Truen, Project Partner. The site, located on an exposed cliff edge overlooking a rocky peninsula, is perched above a dramatic seascape with spectacular views. The site is 1 of 6 exclusive use areas permitted on this reserve. Its owner’s, a well-traveled couple who live in the United Kingdom, wanted a house with seamless indoor-outdoor living for summer holiday retreats. The house had to take maximum advantage of the spectacular views and surrounding landscape. Site The site falls within a pristine and unique environment that required a careful understanding of the natural attributes of the site with particular regard to the sens