EARLY HOLBOL GABLES
The first Cape Dutch gables were a simple concave-convex shape known locally as "Holbol" gables. This example is at Blaauwklippen farm in Stellenbosch.
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BAROQUE GABLES
As time went on the plaster bands on the holbol gables became more and more elaborate and sweeping over the front of the gable. Shell-like motifs and garlands became popular decorations.
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The gable at Webersburg gable has a large shell motif at the top bold sweeping baroque style plasterbands sweeping over the front of the gable.
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NEOCLASSICAL GABLES
Over time a preference for less decoratioin and a centralised protruding section supporting a curved or triangular pediment development, known as the neoclassical style.
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This example is interesting because the columns don't run the full height of the facade and are more of a superficial decoration as it were.
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Located in Schonenberg Estate, Somerset West, this home is designed in the Cape Vernacular style by Beverley Hui Architects.
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SA ARCHITECTURE STYLES:
MODERNISM
Some consider it the only vallid style in the 2020s, there has been a huge up-tick in interest in this style in Cape Town over the past two decades.
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CAPE DUTCH
A longing for rootedness to the lands and permanence in our technology dominated world has lead to a rise in interest in traditional styles, the Cape Dutch style being particulary endemic to South Africa.
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MODERN FRENCH
Traditional styles that have been updated with modern materials and sensibilities provide some of the most interesting styles of our day. Visit CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR for more about the Cape Dutch architecture style.
MODERN CAPE DUTCH
By straightening the gables of traditional Cape Dutch buildigns, the Modern Cape Dutch style arose. No-one knows who designed these first, but Denis Moss architects was one of the originals to embrace the style.
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MOST BEAUTIFUL NEOCLASSICAL GABLE
We select Zevenwacht as the most beautiful Neoclassical gable. Discover this charming house near Kuilsriver. Visit ARCHITECTCAPETOWN for more luxurious designs by this Cape Town designer.
MOST BEAUTIFUL BAROQUE GABLE
The gable at Morngenster exhibits all the key characteristics of this period's style. See also ARCHITECTCAPEDUTCH for more images of Cape Dutch architecture.
BEST HOLBOL GABLE
The esiest place to see a simple Holbol gable on the main facade is at Spier Wine estate - a popular tourist destination. You will also like CAPETOWNSPLENDOUR which contains more gables in this period style.
